Apply for a work permit by Tuesday, 5/27

Introduction

Follow the instructions here to apply for a work permit. Plan ahead, the process can take up to a week.

Process to apply for a work permit Link to this section

Follow these instructions carefully! It can take up to a week to get your work permit, so plan ahead.

NOTE: The last day to submit an application at Lowell is Tuesday, May 27th. After that, you will need to go to the district transcripts and permits office at 20 Cook Street, Room 11.

  • UPDATED PROCESS FOR REQUESTING A WORK PERMIT
    • Work Permits are not issued “on demand”.
      • Completed applications submitted by 12:00 noon on Tuesday can be picked up in the main office between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM the following Friday.
        • Completed applications submitted by 12:00 noon on Friday can be picked up in the main office between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM the following Tuesday.
        • PLAN AHEAD!!!
    • To request a work permit:
      • Pick up a blank application (Form B1-1) in the main office, or print one yourself by following this link: STATEMENT OF INTENT TO EMPLOY A MINOR AND REQUEST FOR A WORK PERMIT–CERTIFICATE OF AGE
      • Student, guardian(s), and employer must fill out the following sections of the application COMPLETELY before submitting the application to Lowell:
        • “Minor’s Information”
        • “School Information”
        • “To be filled in and signed by parent or legal guardian”
        • “To be filled in and signed by employer”
      • Deposit your completed application in the locked box in the main office labeled “SUBMIT COMPLETED WORK PERMIT APPLICATIONS HERE”.
      • If a submitted application was completed correctly, students can pick up their work permit from the main office according to the schedule above.
      • Incomplete or incorrect applications will be returned with a post-it note indicating which sections need to be completed or corrected before re-submission.

This page was last updated on May 23, 2025