Philippines - Apply for Working Child Permit or License (WCP)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Working Child Permit or License (WCP), the applicant has to approach the Department of Labour and Employment offices link

   Note: The applicant to click “Regions” to find nearby offices to them.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant can download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority request.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. After successful verification the authority will issue the permit.
12. The entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application Form link
• Proof of schooling (any of the following)
  • Certificate of Enrollment
  • Current School ID
  • Certified True Copy of Current Report Card
• If the child is not enrolled, Notarized Affidavit that the child shall be enrolled in the next school year (if applicable)
• Authenticated copy of the child’s Birth Certificate or Certificate of Late Registration of Birth issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority or city/municipal registrar
• Medical Certificate issued by a licensed physician showing the physician’s full name, signature and license number (valid within 1 month from date of issuance up to time of application for WCP)
• Two (2) passport size photographs of the child
• Any valid government issued ID of parent/guardian
• When the employer is the parent, guardian, or a family member other than the parent of the child
  • For legal guardian – Authenticated proof of legal guardianship
  • For family member – Proof of relationship to the child
• When the employer is in public entertainment or information
  • Certified true copy of the employer’s business permit or Mayor’s Permit
  • Notarized Employment Contract between the employer and the child’s parents or guardian

Office Locations & Contacts

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT – PHILIPPINES
(DOLE) Building,
Muralla Wing cor. General Luna St., Intramuros,
Manila, 1002, Philippines
DOLE Hotline: 1349
Contact Details–link
Key Officials link

Note: The applicant to click “Regions” to find nearby offices to them.

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to apply for Working Child Permit or License (WCP) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The Applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of PHP 100.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• The entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of Child: (Last Name) (First Name) (Middle Name)
• Home Address
• Contact Details
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Age
• Sex
• Education
• Grade level (specify if applicable)
• Name Of Parents/Guardian
• Occupation
• Contact No
• Details of employer

Need for the Document

• A working child permit, also known as a "Child Labor Permit," is a legal document issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines that allows children aged 15 to below 18 years old to work in certain jobs under specific conditions.

Information which might help

• For More Information Link
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• The DOLE has the authority to inspect the workplaces of child workers to ensure that their rights are protected and that they are not subjected to any form of abuse or exploitation. Violators of child labor laws may face imprisonment and/or fines.