School officials issue all working papers, except for child performer permits. If you are in school, go to your guidance office and ask for a working papers application. If you are not in school, go to the nearest school by where you live because they are required to give you the application.
Families still have the option to submit their applications by mail. However, mailed applications can take up to 3 weeks (or more) to process. Applicants can personally download permits themselves within 1 to 3 business days of submitting a complete application by signing in again to the new portal.
You will need working papers if you are under 18 years old. Working papers are divided into two age groups (14-15 and 16-17):Find out how to get working papers and what you will need to get them.
Getting Your Working Papers If you are in school, go to your guidance office and ask for a Working Papers Application. If you are not in school, go to the nearest school district as they are required to give you the application. During school vacation periods, these offices stay open part-time to issue working papers.
In New York State, anyone under the age of 18 is required to have ``Working Papers'' which are issued by the local high school or school district (see ). As long as you can get the school to issue those papers then you can legally work at age 15.