1. Student Work Permits

Student Work Permits

Need a work permit? Find out if you are eligible, where to apply, what documents you need, and how to complete your application.

Where Do I Apply?

       SFUSD High School Students

  • During the school year: Apply at your high school. Contact the staff members listed in the High School Work Permit Contact List below. 
  • During summer, school holidays, or breaks: Apply at the SFUSD Work Permits Office.

       Eligible SFUSD Middle School Students

       Middle school work permits are not issued at school sites. Eligible students must apply in person at:

       SFUSD Transcripts, Records & Work Permits Office

       20 Cook Street, 1st Floor, Room 11

       San Francisco, CA 94118

       Non-SFUSD Students (Charter and Private Schools)

       During the school year: Apply for a work permit through your own school.

       During summer: SFUSD accepts work permit applications at the District Work Permits Office                   when school sites are closed.

SFUSD High School Work Permit Contact List

For assistance with your work permit application, contact the staff listed for your school.

Work Permit Eligibility

To obtain a work permit, students must: 

    Do not meet the GPA or attendance requirements? You may meet with your school counselor or administrator to determine whether you qualify for an exemption.

    Summer Employment: No GPA/Attendance criteria to obtain a permit to work over the summer.

Required Documents

For Applications Processed at School Sites

For Applications Processed at the District Office When School Is Not in Session

    Bring one of the following: 

  1. Birth certificate
  2. Passport
  3. California ID
  4. Driver's License
  • Proof of GPA and Attendance 
    • Most recent progress report showing attendance for the semester.
    • If applying before the first progress report of the semester, bring the previous semester’s final grades.

How to Complete the Work Permit Application

Complete Work Permit Application (CDE Form B1-1)

Step 1 - Student

Complete the Minor’s and School Information sections.

  • Provide your social security number
  • Make sure all information is accurate

Step 2 - Parent/Legal Guardian 

Complete and sign Parent/Guardian section.

Step 3 - Employer 

Complete and sign the Employer section.

Step 4 - Submit Your Application

Submit the completed application to your school or the District Work Permits Office, depending on your school and when you are applying.

Important Signature Requirements:

The student, parent/legal guardian, and employer must provide original handwritten signatures. Digital, typed or computerized signatures are not accepted.

Renewal & Important Information

  • Renewal each school year: Student must submit a new application at the beginning of each school year 
  • Expired permits: If your permit expires while you are still working for the same employer, you must submit a new application. 
  • Multiple jobs: A separate work permit is required for each distinct job.
  • Work hours: Students must follow California's minor work-hour restrictions. See the CA Minor Work Hours.

Who Does NOT need a work permit?

The following individuals do not need a work permit:

  • Students who have graduated from high school, regardless of age
  • Students who have passed the California High School Proficiency Exam
  • Individuals who are 18 years of age or older

For additional information, see the California Department of Education Work Permit Frequently Asked Questions.

Non-SFUSD Student Applications

SFUSD processes work permit applications for non-SFUSD students only during summer when their school is closed.

During the school year, students attending charter, private, boarding, online/virtual, or out-of-district schools must apply through their own school. 

Required Documents for Summer Applications: 

  • Completed Work Permit Application with original handwritten signatures
  • Photo ID: School ID, state/government-issued ID, driver’s license, or passport
  • Proof of Age: Birth certificate
  • Proof of Enrollment: Most recent progress report card

Submit your application in person to:

SFUSD Transcripts, Records & Work Permits Office

20 Cook Street, 1st Floor, Room 11

San Francisco, CA 94118

Forms & Additional Resources 

This page was last updated on November 3, 2026