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Employment Certificates (Work Permits)
The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (VDLI) is responsible for issuing employment certificates for 14-15 year old workers. Upon completion of all 3 sections, generally the system will issue permits within 24 hours. The youth must have a job offer prior to applying for an employment certificate. The process requires online actions by the youth, employer, and parent/guardian.
Primary Requirements for Minors:
Youth MUST be age 14 or 15 to apply for an employment certificate
Youth DO NOT begin the registration process for an employment certificate until you have a firm offer of employment
You CAN NOT begin to work until you have been issued an employment certificate by the Department of Labor and Industry
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