Minor Work Permit

You must have and post a Minor Work Permit for every workplace where you employ one or more people under 18 years of age. You must also have an Industrial Insurance endorsement.

Some work duties are prohibited for minors. For information about restrictions, visit the Department of Labor and Industries website on youth employment.

If hiring minors under age 14, additional documents are required and must be submitted to L&I before a minor work permit will be approved.

Licensing requirements and additional supporting documents

State endorsement

Fee

Minor Work Permit

$0

Additional fees

State tax registration $0
Registering your business name as a trade name $5
Business License Application fee Variable fee

How to apply

Online

Add a state endorsement to your business

Apply for a new business license

Online assistance
Setting up your business licensing and tax account
How to add a state endorsement

By mail

Complete the licensing requirements above and mail to:

Business Licensing Service
P.O. Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034