How to Obtain a Work Permit

Work Permit Requirements

To receive a work permit, you need to obtain the required forms from an administrator of your town’s public highschool or your employer. You’ll also need proof of age (such as a birth certificate, federal ID, or social security card), and must have these forms signed by your employer before submitting them to your town’s public high school administrator. Finally, there are some medical forms you can get from your doctor to submit in order to receive your permit and legally be allowed to work.

Some towns may require a letter of enrollment to confirm your attendance at BUA. You can request this letter from the front desk.

More resources

To get more specific information for your town, visit your town’s government’s website, town’s public highschool, or employer for more details. Links to some town websites are listed below.  

Massachusetts Resources: 

• https://www.mass.gov/how-to/how-to-get-a-work-permit 

Town Resources:

• Brookline
  • https://www.brooklinema.gov/Permits-and-Licensing 

• Boston
  • https://content.boston.gov/departments/youth-employment-and-opportunity/youth-work-permit-process 
• Cambridge
  • https://crls.cpsd.us/academics/student_services/youth_employment_center/employment_permits 
• Lexington
  • https://www.lexingtonma.gov/1284/Licenses-Permits 
• Newton
  • https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/departments-programs/work-permits-for-students-processed-at-high-schools 
• Arlington
  • https://www.arlingtonma.gov/i-want-to/look-up/applications-regulations-permits 
• Weston 
  • https://www.weston.org/190/Applications-Instructions