Work Permits

To protect the safety of Illinois teenagers, and place a priority on their education, minors age 14 or 15 may work, but not without obtaining an Employment Certificate (820 ILCS 205/9-12) from their local high school or school administration office.

You must provide the following:

1. A Completed Application for a Work Permit (with necessary Documents)

2. A Completed Letter of Employment
3. Principal Statement to Issuing Officer
4. Copy of parent’s driver’s license
5. Student must have at least a 2.0 GPA