California Department of Industrial Relations

Permit to Employ Minors in the Entertainment Industry

New Changes – August 13, 2018

Entertainment Permit to Employ Minors

Procedure for Obtaining Entertainment Work Permit by Minor

Division of Labor Standards Enforcement – DLSE

Employment of Minors in the Entertainment Industry

An application is required by each: Minor and Employer

DIR/DLSE Offices

Entertainment Work Permit Unit – EWP

6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 100

Van Nuys, CA 91401

818.901.5484

EWP@DIR.ca.gov

Hours for same-day walk-in service:

Monday and Friday – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm only

Tuesday through Thursday – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Online Permit Application – Minors

2-3 week turnaround time