Any North Carolina resident under the age of 18 who is employed for wages must have a Youth Worker Permit on file with their employer. Youth Work Permits are issued on-line from the NC Department of Labor. To obtain a work permit, follow these instructions:
NEW Step-by-Step process released by the N.C. Department of Labor. Follow the steps to obtain your youth worker's permit at this website: https://www.labor.nc.gov/workplace-rights/youth-employment-rules/apply-youth-employment-certificate