How to get your Entertainment Work Permit
Obtain your Work Permit by REGULAR MAIL
Download Application Form (To print)
Follow the Work Permit application instructions and mail it with a
Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope along with the Work Permit Application
to the Van Nuys location:
MAILING the Work Permit Application to:
Department of Industrial Relations – Entertainment Work Permit Office
6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 100
Van Nuys, CA 91401
CLOSED DURING COVID OFFICE HOURS:
Monday AND Friday 9:00AM – 12:00PM NOON
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00AM – 4:00PM
OTHER LOCATIONS:
BAKERSFIELD-7718 Meany Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308 (661) 587-3060
LONG BEACH- 300 Oceangate Blvd, Suite 302, Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 590-5048
LOS ANGELES- 320 W. 4TH Street Suite 450, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 620-6330
SAN BERNARDINO-464 W. 4TH Street, Room 348, San Bernardino, CA 92401 (909) 383-4334
SAN DIEGO-7575 Metropolitan Drive, Room 210, San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 220-5451
SANTA ANA- 2 MacArthur Place, 8th Floor Suite 800, Santa Ana, CA 92707 (714) 558-4910
SANTA BARBARA-411 E. Canon Perdido, Room 3, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 568-1222
VAN NUYS – 6150 Van Nuys Blvd. Room 100, Van Nuys, CA 91401 (818) 901-5484
All Entertainment Work Permits are FREE
Work Permits are only valid for Six (6) months only
OBTAIN your Work Permit ONLINE:
Go to website create an account for your minor. Fill out their information, download and print
‘their form’ and take to the school to sign & stamp. Then upload back to the website and submit
the work permit for approval. Turnaround is about 4-6 weeks.
Go to this website:
www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/entertainment-work-permit.htm
NOTE:
Effective immediately you will NO LONGER be able to receive a ‘Same Day Service’ unless you have an
official letterhead letter from production of your request! Must include the following at a minimum:
1. Minor’s Name & DOB
2. Date minor will be working or auditioning (within 7 days)
3. Signed and dated by the entity/production company writing the letter on letterhead.
** MAKE SURE your child is ACTIVE with us by sending an email with a copy of your child’s current updated Work Permit every 6 months. **