• Work Permits

    Work permits are REQUIRED for students ages 14-17 living within the Bellefonte Area School District.

    Bellefonte Area School District is responsible for issuing work permits to all minors who reside in the district, including those who attend non-public schools, cyber charter schools or are participating in a home education program.

    STEP 1:
    Fill out the application:

    Downloadable form:
    Work Permit Application           
           
           OR

    Pick up application at    :
    Bellefonte Area School District
    Central Office
    318 North Allegheny Street
    Bellefonte, PA 16823
    (Use the Linn Street side entrance-up the ramp)

    Hours and contact information for Central Office:
    September-May:M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    June-August: M-T 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    Phone: (814) 355-4814 ext. 3001

    STEP 2:
    Bring the completed application  along with one of the following valid forms of identification with you to the Central Office:

    Valid form of id:
    *Birth Certificate
    *Baptismal Certificate
    *Passport
    *Driver's License

    Please note, the student MUST be present to apply. A parent or guardian is not required to be there. However, a work permit will NOT be issued until the district has a signature of the parent or guardian on the application.

    To learn more, see this FAQ: Student working permit FAQ

    Additional Information

    The administration office does not keep student records on hand and will need a physical form of identification. Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws require the district to have identification in person when the student applies.