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Working Papers

** Obtaining Working Papers**

Anyone under the age of 18 in Connecticut must obtain Working Papers before starting employment. Students wishing to obtain Working Papers must appear in person at one of the five locations listed below. Students must bring the original Promise of Employment letter from their prospective employer (no images or emails) and proof of identification, which includes an original birth certificate, driver's license, learners permit, passport or a State of Connecticut-issued identification.

When school is not in session for students, please call ahead to ensure adequate staffing is on hand. 

Please review the checklist below from the Connecticut Department of Labor regarding requirements for obtaining working papers:

  • Are you at least 16 years old (15 years old for retail establishments during vacation weeks)?

  • Do you have an employer's written Promise of Employment?

  • Do you have proof of age, such as a birth certificate, baptismal certificate, state id (learners permit/drivers license) or passport?

  • Do you have your Social Security card?

  • Is the job permitted for your age according to Connecticut's laws/regulations?

  • Is the industry permitted for your age according to Connecticut's laws/regulations?

  • Are the time and hours of work permitted by law?

    You MUST have working papers before you start work.

If you answered "yes" to all of the above questions, please bring your Promise of Employment and proof of age and go to the main office at the nearest public high school during school hours and/or Bristol Board of Education.

Bristol Adult Education – 210 Redstone Hill Rd. – 860-584-7865    
Bristol Prep Academy – 210 Redstone Hill Rd. – 860-584-7865    
Bristol Central High School – 480 Wolcott St. – 860-584-7735    
Bristol Eastern High School – 632 King St. – 860-584-7876    
Bristol Board of Education – 129 Church St. – 860-584-7000

Helpful Links

CT Department of Labor- Employment of Minors (Under the Age of 18 Years Old)

CT-Department of Labor – Youth Employment Programs

CT Department of Labor- Connecticut Working Paper’s Manual 2024 Edition