The very first time I went to the California entertainment work permit office in Van Nuys, I remember wishing I had more information. I wished I knew what the building hosting the entertainment work permit office looked like and exactly where it was.
I also wished I knew where to park. And I wished I knew where to find the entertainment work permit office once I got to the building.
Entertainment Work Permit Office in Van Nuys
I take a journey to the entertainment work permit office about every 6 months to get my daughter’s work permit renewed. The last time I went, I decided to take a few pictures to share with visitors to my site.
Now, when you go to get your child a California work permit you’ll know exactly what the building looks like and where to go when you get there.
You can read all about who needs to get an entertainment work permit and how to get one in my previous posts on this topic (see “How Do You Get a Child Entertainment Work Permit in Southern California?,” “How Do You Renew Your Child’s Entertainment Work Permit?, and “Do You Need an Entertainment Work Permit for Your Child Actor?” )
So, are you wondering exactly “Where Is the California Entertainment Work Permit Office in Van Nuys?”
The entertainment work permit office is located in the State Office Building at 6150 Van Nuys Blvd in Van Nuys, CA.
The entrance to the building is located at the corner of Calvert Street and Van Nuys Blvd.
Entertainment Work Permit Office - Parking Garage
Parking for Entertainment Work Permit Office
Here are some pictures that I took in and around the State Office Building, including the main entrance, the entertainment work permit office, and some parking lots and streets nearby.
There is metered street parking on Calvart Street as well as a couple of the other nearby side streets. There are some parking lots nearby, but the cost for parking in the parking lots is much greater than the 3 or 4 quarters typically needed for the parking meters on the streets there. The State Office Bldg. lot charges $2.00 for each 20 minutes or $10.00 for the day as you can see!
The following pictures show two views of the main entrance into the California Entertainment Work Permit Office. This entrance faces Calvert Street, almost directly at the corner of Van Nuys Blvd and Calvert Street.
Entrance to State Office Bldg. and Entertainment Work Permit Office
State Office Bldg. Entrance to Entertainment Work Permit Office
You can walk directly into the large main entrance shown above. Note that the Entertainment Work Permit Office is Suite 100 and is just inside the entrance and to your left.
When you see the Entertainment Work Permit Office, just walk inside and proceed directly to the window to your left. A receptionist will take your completed entertainment work permit application and supporting documentation and answer any questions you may have.
Entertainment Work Permit Office, Van Nuys
Your work permit application will then be processed, and you will be presented with your child’s official California Entertainment Work Permit. It will be dated with the current day’s date and will be valid for 6 months.
Be sure to arrive early in the day so that (hopefully) you’ll be able to get your child’s official California Entertainment Work Permit the same day. Usually you can be in and out in less than an hour, but at busy times of the year there will be a longer wait.
Also, make sure you’ve brought all the needed documentation and that the application is filled out completely and accurately. If there are any problems, you’ll be sent away to fix them and bring the application back at a later time.
If your child is homeschooled, there is a requirement for additional documentation in the form of an affadavit to provide proof that your child is homeschooled and for verification of your child’s enrollment and grades.
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To Your Success,
Debbie Sikkema
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November 30, 2009 at 10:09 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
good post, it is important to know where these are, and the pictures really help too, it never hurts to have something to look for besides a name.
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December 3, 2009 at 9:17 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Well this is really very interesting to know about the Van Nuys. I think now a days people are ready to do any thing for their entertainment.
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December 28, 2009 at 8:47 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
We are headed to LA….10 year old daughter actress. Have no clue where to stay, permits, what docs to bring, outfits etc. Manager-to-be says we’ll talk when we get there~no information. Anyone have any suggestions?
bec
September 22, 2010 at 1:04 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
u forgot the address
Debbie Sikkema
September 24, 2010 at 9:04 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi bec,
The address is there. Look a little closer and you will see it right under the question after you hit Read More. I’m cutting and pasting it here for you again! The following appears in the blog post:
So, are you wondering exactly “Where Is the California Entertainment Work Permit Office in Van Nuys?”
The entertainment work permit office is located in the State Office Building at 6150 Van Nuys Blvd in Van Nuys, CA.
Thanks for reading and commenting! Good luck to you.
Best regards,
Debbie Sikkema
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January 21, 2011 at 7:19 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
I think now a days people are ready to do any thing for their entertainment. That was a good idea for the people. Thank you.
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January 10, 2012 at 2:05 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
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Christina Cole
January 24, 2012 at 12:26 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
I just want to say “Thank you!!!!”. I went to the Van Nuys office for the first time today (because I procrastinated and needed the permit asap). This was soooo helpful, especially the advice on metered parking and where the entrance faced. After driving an hour to get there is was so nice to not have to circle the block because I passed the building or didn’t know where I was going :). Thanks again!
Debbie Sikkema
January 27, 2012 at 8:15 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi Christina,
I am so glad my information helped you! That is what I hoped to do when I wrote this post — because I remember the frustration and even utter panic I felt as I tried to figure things out on my own. Take care, and good luck with everything.
–Debbie 🙂
Flakis
May 18, 2012 at 3:40 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Thank you! 🙂
Carole Yu
August 27, 2012 at 1:54 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
My question…
what are the hours the office is open?
Thanks.
Carole
Debbie Sikkema
August 28, 2012 at 12:42 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Yes, I’ve covered that in another post “What’s New in the California Entertainment Work Permit Office?” I can’t recall the exact hours, but take a look at that post in the bottom several paragraphs where I addressed the changes that have occurred in the work permit office recently. I have the current hours highlighted. Hope that helps!
Warm regards,
Debbie
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