Certificates and Permits
New York State law requires that all employers of child performers have a valid Certificate of Eligibility to Employ Child Performers from the Department and that all child performers they employ have a valid Employment Permit for a Child Performer from the Department.The employer must:
- Obtain a Certificate of Eligibility to Employ Child Performers (valid for three years) prior to employing any child performers.
- Renew this certificate prior to expiration.
- Make sure all child performers it employs have a valid Employment Permit for a Child Performer.
- Keep copies of all relevant certificates and permits on file and available for inspection at the location of employment.
The parent/guardian must:
- Obtain an Employment Permit for a Child Performer (valid for up to six months) before employment begins and give the original to each employer.
- Renew this permit for the child performer 30 days prior to expiration.
The Law pertaining to Child Performers
Frequently Asked Questions about the Child Perfomer Law
Employer Certificate Combined Application
Child Performer Permit Combined Application
Verification of Satisfactory Academic Performance
Child Performer Online Application System
Verification of Workers' Compensation/Disability Insurance Coverage
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