Work Permits

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

Follow these instructions carefully! It can take up to a week to get your work permit, so plan ahead.
  • 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 September 11, 2025