Work Permits

Work permits are now available from the convenience of your home. To obtain a work permit the parent/guardian of the minor child must complete the following:

Obtain a work permit (Parent/Guardian)

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 an 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 ID.)
     • Yes, login to create a work permit 
     • No, help me create a work permit
  2. Enter Information about the minor applying for the work permit and their:
     • Employer
     • Job
     • School
  3. Pay for minor's work permit. We accept:
     • Credit or debit (not currently available on Apple devices)
     • Checking or savings account
     • The employer must reimburse the $10.00 permit fee to the minor by no later than the date of the first paycheck. 
     • A copy of the permit will be mailed to the employer.