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Delawarw Labor Laws 

DE Work  Permit Document  

STEPS

Step 1.

MINOR:

1. Complete the section marked “MINOR”. If you are 14 or 15 years of age, your Parent or Legal Guardian must also sign the permit.

2. Take the permit to your perspective employer and ask them to complete the section marked “EMPLOYER”.

3. Return the completed permit and valid proof of age in the form of government issued identification: Birth Certificate, Passport, Baptism Certificate or a State issued driver’s license or ID to an Issuing Officer at your school, your local Department of Labor Office, Fax: (302) 736-9196 or electronically by Email: workpermits@delaware.gov. A NEW PERMIT MUST BE SUBMITTED WHEN YOU CHANGE EMPLOYERS.

STEP 2

EMPLOYER:

1. Complete the section marked “EMPLOYER” and return to the minor. (S) He will submit the completed permit to an Issuing Officer at their school or local Department of Labor for authorization.

2. Once the permit is authorized by an Issuing Officer the minor will provide the employer with a copy. (Do not accept any work permits unless it is signed and dated by an Issuing Officer). Employer must keep a copy of the work permit on file, IT IS REQUIRED BY THE LAW.

STEP 3

 ISSUING OFFICER:

1. Form must be completed and signed by the minor (If minor is age 14 or 15, a Parent or Guardian’s signature is also required).

2. Verify all sections on the permit have been completed by the minor and the employer.

3. Verify the minor’s age with the supporting document(s)

4. Provide the minor with the copy marked “Employer” and the copy marked “Minor”

5. If the Issuing Officer is not located at the Department of Labor a copy must be mailed to: Delaware Department of Labor Office of Labor Law Enforcement 4425 N. Market Street, 3rd FLOOR. Wilmington, DE. 19802