Work Permits

For a minor child (ages 0-15 years of age) to be able to work in Illinois, he or she must be issued a work permit. Permit is valid for 1 year from the time of issuance for the employer listed.

Public School District Enrolled Students

All work permits are issued through the child's school district if he or she is enrolled in an Illinois public school. 

• Please contact your child's district office for a list of their issuing officers.

Homeschooled or Out-of-State Students

The Regional Office of Education #8 would only issue a work permit for homeschooled students or a child that lives out-of-state that will be working in the Illinois counties:

• Carroll County
• Jo Daviess County
• Stephenson County

*Any students not living or working in these counties will be directed to their local Regional Office of Education.

Scheduling Your Work Permit Appointment

If you're ready to apply for your work permit, the first step is scheduling an appointment to have your paperwork reviewed and submitted. Before you come in, be sure to review the Work Permit Informational Packet available through the link below. This packet contains important information on the required documents needed to issue your work permit.

*Please note that if any necessary documents are missing when you arrive, you will need to reschedule your appointment. A follow-up visit with the issuing officer will be required to complete the process and receive your permit.

To schedule your appointment use the calendar below or if you have any questions, please contact Laura Heath at 815-599-1408 or email Laura.heath@roe8.org.

Work Permit Informational Packet