Child Performer Academics
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 State Labor Department
- All child performers they employ have a valid Employment Permit for a Child Performer from the State Labor Department
The employer must:
- Get a Certificate of Eligibility to Employ Child Performers (LS 552) (valid for three years) before they employ any child performers
- Renew this certificate before it expires
- Make sure all child performers it employs have a valid Employment Permit for a Child Performer (LS 561)
- Keep copies of all relevant certificates and permits on file
- Make them available for inspection at the location of employment
The parent or guardian must:
- Get an Employment Permit for a Child Performer (LS 561) (valid for up to one year) before employment begins
- Give the original to each employer
- Renew this permit for the child performer 30 days before it expires
The Law pertaining to Child Performers (open in a new window)
Frequently Asked Questions about the Child Perfomer Law
Employer Certificate Combined Application (open in a new window)
Child Performer Permit Combined Application (open in a new window)
Verification of Satisfactory Academic Performance (open in a new window)
Child Performer Online Application System
Verification of Workers' Compensation/Disability Insurance Coverage (open in a new window)