Want a Job? Get a Work Permit!
To protect the safety of Illinois teenagers and to prioritize their education, minors aged 14 or 15 may work only after obtaining an Employment Certificate from their local high school or school administration office, in accordance with 820 ILCS 2059/9-12. Individuals aged 16 or older are not required by the State of Illinois to obtain a work permit; however, employers may still request one.
Obtaining a Work Permit from ROE 19 DuPage:
Applicants should first verify whether their school district issues work permits. If the district does not, work permits are issued by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call 630-407-5800.
Requirements for Minors Aged 15 and Younger:
- Letter of Intent: A signed statement of intention to employ, provided by the prospective employer. This letter must include the nature of the work, approximate hours, and the number of days the minor will be employed each week. It must appear on company letterhead and include the company’s address, phone number, and the name of a supervisor.
- Evidence of Age: An original birth certificate or a certification of baptism.
- Physical Fitness Form: A current form signed by a physician certifying that the minor is fit to perform the specified job. The form must be dated within the past year.
- Original Social Security Card.
- Minor and Parent/Guardian Presence: The child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and present a valid state-issued ID or driver’s license.
Child Labor Law Notice:
For child performers engaged in artistic or creative services, a trust fund must be established in the minor’s name. Fifteen percent (15%) of the child’s gross earnings must be deposited into this account, as required by Illinois Child Labor Law.
Additional information can be found at: http://labor.illinois.gov/.
For additional required procedures, information, and exceptions: click here.