Child's Permit to Work
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Instructions on Working Permits for Children
VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE!
THE STATE OF NEW YORK REQUIRES THAT ALL CHILD PERFORMERS (MINORS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE) WHO EITHER RESIDE IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK OR WORK IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, OBTAIN A TELEVISION WORK PERMIT AND TRUST ACCOUNT.
A TEMPORARY 15 DAY WORK PERMIT CAN BE OBTAINED ON-LINE. THIS IS A ONE-TIME DEAL ONLY!!! PARENTS MUST READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY ON HOW TO OBTAIN A PERMANENT WORK PERMIT. PERMANENT WORK PERMITS ARE VAILD FOR 6 MONTHS AND MUST BE RENEWED EVERY 6 MONTHS. IT IS THE PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILTY TO RENEW THE WORK PERMIT AND KEEP IT CURRENT!
APPLY ONLINE AT: www.labor.state.ny.us
Click link: CHILD PERFORMER CENTER
Click link: CHILD PERFORMER ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM
ANY BANK CAN OPEN A TRUST ACCOUNT. REQUIRED IS A UTMA (UNIFORM TRUST TO MINORS ACCOUNT) OR AN UGMA (UNIFORM GIFT TO MINORS ACCOUNT). OR YOU CAN OPEN A BLOCKED TRUST AT THE FOLLOWING PLACES:
YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE ABLE TO WORK WITHOUT THESE DOCUMENTS!