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Etsy requirements

Sell handmade items, art or digital downloads. Listings cost $0.20 each and Etsy takes 6.5% of each order plus a payment processing fee; sales are deposited to your bank. Teens 13–17 sell through a shop their parent or guardian owns, with the parent's bank and billing details.

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At a glance

Source: Etsy.

Minimum age
18 (13–17 through a parent-owned account)
Background check
ID only
Vehicle
No vehicle
Payout
Not published
Reported pay
Your prices; 6.5% transaction fee
Worker type
Creator

What you'll need

Before your first Etsy shift.

  1. Have a bank account or debit card ready

    Platforms pay by direct deposit or to a debit card, and faster cash-out options usually need a debit card. Check the app's payout terms before your first cash-out, since instant transfers can carry a fee.

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Etsy questions

How old do you have to be to work for Etsy?
18 (13–17 through a parent-owned account).
Does Etsy require a background check?
No criminal background check is listed. Etsy verifies your identity instead.
How fast does Etsy pay?
Etsy doesn't publish its payment schedule, so check the contractor agreement before you start.
How much does Etsy pay?
Reported pay is Your prices; 6.5% transaction fee, according to Etsy.
Do you need a car for Etsy?
No. You don't need a vehicle for Etsy.
Does Etsy take out taxes?
No. As an independent seller, you're responsible for your own taxes: income tax and self-employment tax on your earnings. You may get a 1099 form, but the income is taxable either way. Setting aside a share of each payment helps. Our first-week checklist covers setting money aside for taxes.
Is Etsy a job?
Neither. You sell your own designs, and Etsy pays you a share of each sale. Treat it as self-employment income for taxes.

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Sources

  1. Etsy minors policy
  2. Etsy: how to sell and fees

Last checked November 2026. Requirements change often, so confirm with Etsy before you rely on them.