Working Certificate of Age/Working Papers
Working Certificate of Age/Working Papers (Connecticut General Statutes Sections 10-193, 10-194 and 31-23)
Connecticut General Statutes requires Superintendents of Schools and/or their Designated Agent for Working Papers to issue Certificate of Age/Working Papers (Form ED-301) to minors who have received a promise of employment from a prospective employer. The purpose of the ED-301 is to ensure that individuals under the age of 18 have proper documentation of their age and are employed in occupations that are permitted under the law.
Mrs. Hahn, Mrs. Keenan, Mrs. McNellis in the Guidance Office are designated Agents for issuing Certificate of Age/Working Papers. In order to issue a Certificate of Age/Working Papers the applicant must appear in person and bring the following documents:
• Promise of Employment – must be on letterhead, list position; contain job description, hours and rate of pay. It must be signed and dated.
• Proof of age- original or copy of birth certificate, driver’s license, permit, or passport.
Working papers are issued during the hours of 7:30 am - 3:45 pm.
