Child Labor and Work Permits

Work Permit General Information

1. Work permits are issued to students ages 14-17.
    
2. The application process only needs to be completed once. The work permit will be valid until the student reaches the age of 18.
    
3. The work permit application must be completed and signed by the parent or guardian.
    
4. Proof of age (a birth certificate, baptismal certificate, passport, learner’s permit, or driver’s license) must also be provided.
    
5. All of the above documents must be provided. This is a state requirement. A work permit will not be processed until all documents have been received.
    
6. Student must be present to pick up their processed work permit. They will need to sign it at the time of pick up.

Work Permit Instructions

1. Download the work permit application.
    
2. Pine-Richland High School students can bring their completed application and proof of age (birth or baptismal certificate, passport, driver’s license/driver’s permit) to the high school front office from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm.
    
3. Pine-Richland Middle School students and other district students should scan and email their completed application along with proof of age (birth or baptismal certificate, passport, driver’s license/driver’s permit) to the high school secretary at emcdonald@pinerichland.org. Include the subject line: Work Permit Request, Student Name & School
    
4. The high school secretary will then email you upon completion to schedule an appointment for the student to pick up and sign their work permit.