Work Permits
Copies of work permits are available from the receptionist in the Social Services lobby. They can also be accessed as follows:
Access the North Carolina Department of Labor Website. - Click on "Youth Work Permit" in the Quick Clicks section.
- Follow the instructions provided.
Contact 1-800-NC LABOR with questions in using this system.
Work permits are issued by our receptionist in the Social Services lobby.
The child must bring proof of age, (driver's license, learner's permit, or birth certificate) along with the completed permit, signed by both parent /guardian and employer. Your child must be present at our office. After the form is reviewed for appropriateness of the job and age, the child will be asked to sign the form in the presence of the issuing receptionist.
After the work permit has been approved, take a copy of the issued permit to your employer.
On the bottom of the work permit, you will find the following information:
- Minimum Age for Employment
- ABC On-premises Permit Restrictions
- Rest Breaks
- Hours Restrictions (14-15 years olds)
- Hours Restrictions (16-17 years olds)
- Permitted Occupations (14-15 year olds)
- Hazardous/Detrimental Occupations (Not Permitted For Youth Under Age 18.
