Youth Work Permits
A youth employment certificate, or work permit, is required for any youth to work under the age of 18, except if employed in government, agricultural or domestic work. To get a youth employment certificate:
1. Go to the N.C. Department of Labor website at www.nclabor.com, and click on "Youth Work Permit."
2. Follow the directions to submit the required information for a youth employment certificate.
3. After the information is submitted, the approved permit will be displayed on the screen.
4. Print out the certificate and have it signed by the youth, parent or guardian, and employer.
5. Give completed certificate to the employer to maintain on file.
If you have any questions about the youth employment certificate, contact the NCDOL Wage and Hour Bureau at 919-807-2796 or toll-free at 1-800-NC-LABOR (625-2267).