Working Papers

Getting your first job is a major step ... however, the process of filling out the required form for that job can be a challenge. This information will guide you through the process of getting working papers.

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Hunterdon Central processes and certifies working papers via email. Please follow the step by step instructions below. Please note that there are separate instructions/forms for resident students enrolled at Hunterdon Central and for students who reside in the Hunterdon Central District, but who attend school elsewhere.

Also, please note forms need to be filled out in their entirety. Forms missing information will be returned to the applicant for completion. Please direct any questions to workingpapers@hcrhs.org.

For students currently enrolled at Hunterdon Central Regional High School:

  • Download the A-300 Form.
  • Section A - Applicant will complete this section; parent signature is required.
  • Section B - Applicant will have this section completed by the employer.
  • Section C - Applicant will have this section completed by their Physician.
  • Section F - Applicant will sign and date Section F on the line designated for "signature of minor" and "Date".
  • Applicant will email completed A-300 form along with a copy of a birth certificate or other proof of age to workingpapers@hcrhs.org
  • Hunterdon Central will certify and log the document and return a copy of the completed form to the applicant via email.
  • Applicant will return certified form to the employer.
  • Hunterdon Central will retain 1 copy and will mail 1 copy to the State of NJ Div of Labor.
For resident students not currently enrolled at Hunterdon Central Regional High School:

  • Download the A-300 Form.
  • Section A - Applicant will complete this section; parent signature is required.
  • Section B - Applicant will have this section completed by the employer.
  • Section C - Applicant will have this section completed by their Physician.
  • Section E - Applicant will have section completed by the school that the minor attends.
  • Section F - Applicant will sign and date Section F on the line designated for "signature of minor" and "Date".
  • Applicant will email completed A-300 form, along with a copy of a birth certificate or other proof of age to: workingpapers@hcrhs.org
  • Hunterdon Central will certify and log the document, and return a copy of the completed form to the applicant via email.
  • Applicant will return certified form to the employer.
  • Hunterdon Central will retain 1 copy and will mail 1 copy to the State of NJ Div of Labor.


Please email questions to: workingpapers@hcrhs.org