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Child performance licence

A child up to the age of 16 may need a licence if they take part in certain events, such as films, plays, or sporting events, where people pay to watch. Find out more and apply.

 
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Apply

To apply, fill out our online application form and upload the following: 

  • a copy of the child’s birth certificate or passport 
  • a passport-sized photo of the child 
  • performance risk assessment
  • production company's child protection policy
  • authorisation letter from the school if the child will miss lessons 
  • chaperone licences, if professional chaperones are involved.

Apply for a child performance licence

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