Division of Labor Standards
Permit and Certificate Unit
Harriman State Office Campus
Building 12, Room 185B
Albany, NY 12240
www.labor.ny.gov
Application for a Child Performer Permit
•Use this application to obtain or renew a Child Performer Permit.
•Submit the School Form (LS 560), Health Form (LS 562), Trust Account Form (LS 566) included within this application, as well as other documents as explained in the instructions on page 3.
•Permits are valid for 12 months.
•To avoid delays, permits should be renewed before they expire.
•Mail the completed application AND required attachments to the address above.
Failure to complete all questions and attach all required documents will result in processing delays.
1. Child Performer name
Last |
First |
Middle Initial |
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Child Performer Professional name (if different) |
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Permit use |
Performance |
Modeling |
Both |
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Date of birth ______/______/______ Age _____ |
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Day |
Yr. |
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Social Security Number ______/______/________ |
6 A. Other identification number (for non-US citizens)
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Other identification type (check one) |
passport |
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Physical description Hair color |
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8. |
Parent/Guardian name |
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4.Permit Number (if any):
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other
Eye color
9.Primary phone number
10.E-mail address
11. Address |
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11A. Mail permit to (if different) |
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LS 561 (09/18) |
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12.Attach the following documents according to the Submission Instructions (see page 3).
•School Form (LS 560) required with every application for school-aged performers, age six (6) and up
•Health Form (LS 562) required with every application
•Copy of document that proves child’s age (required with the first application, if not previously submitted)
•Copy of parent photo ID (of parent signing application, if not previously submitted)
•Submit a copy of guardian photo identification (ID) and notarized statement of guardianship (if guardian signing application)
•Trust Account Form (LS 566) (required with the first application)
•Updated Trust Account Form (LS 566). This is required when renewing a permit only if you answer NO to any of the following three questions:
1. Is the trust account established to obtain the original Permit currently open?
2.Are the account holder names, type of account, account number, financial institution, and local branch address all the same for the account established to obtain the original permit?
Yes No
3.Is the current balance less than $250,000?
13.Advisory for Parent/s Guardians
New York State law requires 15% of a child performer’s earnings to be placed in trust in
accordance with Part 7 of Article 7 of the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law. The child performer’s parent or guardian must establish the child performer trust account to comply with this requirement. The child’s parent or guardian must provide the child performer’s
employer with the information necessary to transfer these monies to the account. Failure to comply with this requirement will prevent the Department of Labor from renewing the child’s
permit to work as a child performer.
14. Acknowledgement and Declaration
I affirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the above named Child Performer and I hereby consent and request that an Employment Permit for a Child Performer be issued to the above named child. I agree to abide by all laws, rules and regulations covering the employment of child performers including the responsibilities listed above. I affirm that the information in this application and all attachments is complete and accurate to
the best of my knowledge. I have reviewed the educational materials on eating disorders posted on the Labor Department’s website pursuant to Section 154 of the Labor Law. I understand that the Labor Department may
suspend or revoke a Child Performer Permit for good cause per Part 186- 9.2 of the regulations.
15. Parent/Guardian Signature |
Date |
16. Parent/Guardian Name (print)
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Application Submission Instructions
Social Security Number: Include the child’s Social Security Number on the application. If the child does not yet have a Social Security Number, submit the number when it becomes available. Non-U.S. citizens may provide a passport number and country of origin, or a copy of some other document that authorizes the child to work in the United States.
Proof of Child’s Age: Provide a copy of a document that shows the child’s age, such as a birth certificate, baptismal certificate, naturalization papers or passport. Do not send original documents. This is required with the first application only.
Parent/Guardian Identification: Send a clear copy of government-issued photo identification of the person who signs the application. Guardians must also attach a copy of a certified court document or notarized statement from the parent naming the Guardian. If the person signing the application has already sent a copy of their photo ID, then it is not necessary to send another copy.
School Form (LS 560): This form proves Satisfactory Academic Performance and is required with every application for school-aged performers age six (6) and up. It must be filled out and signed by a school official. If school is not open, contact a school administration office. If you are homeschooling, the local school district should fill out the form or direct you to a monitoring office. If your state does not monitor homeschooling,
provide official information stating your state does not monitor homeschooling. The School Form is valid only if it is submitted within 90 days from the date that the school representative’s signs the form.
Health Form (LS 562): This form proves the minor is physically fit for employment and is required with every application. It must be filled out by a licensed physician, physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner. We will
accept proof from a school health professional if, it certifies physical fitness for employment. The exam must be within 12 months of the application date. Medical history or immunization records are not acceptable documents for proof of physical fitness for employment. DO NOT submit these documents.
Trust Account Form (LS 566): The law requires that a trust account be established for child performers. A representative from a financial institution must fill out this form. It is required with the first application. If trust account documentation provided by your bank clearly displays all of the information required on the LS 566, you may attach that document and submit it instead of the LS 566.
Updated Trust Account Information (LS 566): This form must be sent with any application if any trust account information has changed since the first application. This form is also required when the trust account balance reaches $250,000. When the balance has reached $250,000, the form must show that you have appointed a trust company as the account custodian. If trust account documentation provided by your bank clearly displays all of the information required on the LS 566, you may attach that document and submit it instead of the LS 566.
Sign and date application: We are unable to process this application without your signature.
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