Youth Work Permit
An Employment Certificate, commonly called a Work Permit, is required for all minors who
have not reached their 16th birthday. Minors may obtain Work Permits by initiating a Work
Permit Data Sheet either online or via paper. A completed work permit data sheet is submitted
online or via paper to an issuing officer for issuance of the employment certificate. The Issuing
Officer contact information is:
Mrs. Anitra Williams
WBL Coordinator
912-395-6400 ext. 730905/730907
[Link]@[Link]
Instructions for completing an Employment Certificate Online:
The Minor must secure potential employment prior to completing this section. To
access the online employment certificate (work permit) system, go to [Link].
Follow the Steps below:
Select “Laws and Rules”
Under “Laws and Rules” select “Child Labor”
Select “Get a Youth Work Permit Online”
Select the “Minor” option on the online work permit system.
Enter the Social Security Number or Parent Alien Certification number, date of
birth, and then select “Start New Permit”.
Enter name, address, parent’s name, etc. and select “Submit”
Ensure all fields are correct and complete.
Select “Submit”.
Minor will receive a 10 character “Minor Security Key (MSK)”.
Print the “Work Permit Minor Confirmation Page” with the MSK and submit to potential
employer to complete the Employer section online. The Employer must complete their
section online before a work permit can be issued by the issuing officer.
Instructions for completing an Employment Certificate via Paper:
The Minor must secure potential employment prior to completing the work permit data sheet.
The data sheet has two sections:
Section A (Completed by the Minor)
Section B (Completed by the Employer)
After sections A and B are completed, the student will email or deliver the form to the Issuing
Officer.