Note: As of June 30, 2023, all work permits must be obtained on the DWD website by the students' parents/guardians and will no longer be processed at Eisenhower or West.

Work permits may be obtained on the Department of Workforce Development website.

Requirements for employment of minors:

• A work permit is required before anyone under the age of 16 is allowed to work in any job except agriculture or domestic service work.
• Employers must have a work permit on file for the minor being employed before they allow the minor to begin work.
• 16- and 17-year-old minors do NOT need to obtain a work permit prior to beginning work. Work permits will not be issued for minors ages 16 or 17.
  • State law prohibits the use of minors to perform hazardous work. Prohibited employment provisions still apply to work that 16- and 17-year-old minors can be employed to perform.

How to obtain a work permit

Parents and guardians may obtain a work permit by following the instructions below. Note that parents and guardians are required to pay the work permit application fee at the time of purchase. After the payment has processed, the parent or guardian will receive email confirmation and the permit will be printed and mailed directly to the employer.

1. Create a DWD ID: If you already have a DWD ID, you do not need to create a new one. Click HERE for directions to create a DWD ID.
2. Enter information about the minor applying for the work permit, including their employer, job and school.
3. Pay for minor's work permit using credit, debit, checking or savings account information.