Office of School Choice & Enrollment
Our Services
1. Working Papers
How does a New Haven resident/student obtain working papers?
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To have working papers issued by the Office of School Choice & Enrollment, the minor child must have an official Promise of Employment letter. The Promise of Employment letter must detail the minor’s legal name, the rate of pay, hours and a specific list of tasks they will be performing and be printed on the company’s letterhead. This is typically provided to the minor child upon being offered a job.
Handling of Working Papers
2. Instructions
- If the child is currently enrolled in a New Haven Public School, please complete the request form and submit the Promise of Employment letter by clicking here.
- If the child is not currently enrolled in a New Haven Public School, the parent or the minor child must email the Promise of Employment letter along with proof of age to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . - Once received, the Office of School Choice & Enrollment will process, sign and stamp the working papers. This should be presented to the employer for record keeping and compliance. The working papers will be processed and available within 24 to 48 hours.
- A staff member from the Office of School Choice & Enrollment will contact the student once the working papers are complete. They may be picked up at the Office of School Choice & Enrollment (54 Meadow Street, 1st Floor, New Haven, CT 06519).
Should the parent or student have any questions regarding obtaining working papers, they may contact the Office of School Choice & Enrollment at (475) 220-1430.
