Apply for a Child Employment Licence

Children must be 13 years old before they can work part-time. The person employing the child is required to apply for a work permit within 7 days of employing the child. If they do not they can be fined up to £1,000.

The first two sections of this application must be completed with the parent.

Allow at least a minimum of 10 working days from us receiving all necessary information required to allow us to process your application.

Please read the guidance here and click the link below to begin your application.

A Consent Form, signed by a parent, will be required to be uploaded as part of the application.

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