Working Papers for minors are now digital.
Minor workers, their caregivers, and employers all fill out their respective parts of our streamlined online application instead of using a paper form.
Here’s how it works:
- Minors and their employers each go to MyWorkingPapers.nj.gov to start.
- The employer is emailed a unique 8-digit code they share with every minor they hire.
- The minor fills out their working papers application online, entering the employer’s unique 8-digit code. The minor adds their caregiver’s name and email address.
- The employer is emailed when a minor applies for working papers using unique 8-digit code assigned to their business. The employer clicks the link in the email to add job duties and hours and give their OK.
- The caregiver is emailed that a working papers application has been started by a minor in their care. The caregiver clicks the link in the email to give their OK and provide the minor’s proof of age.
- The minor and their employer each receive an email when the caregiver takes action on the working papers application.
- The minor can begin working — unless they receive an email rejecting their application. (Notification of approval/rejection can be expected within 24 hours of the caregiver taking action.)
