Get Choosing An Electronic I-9 Service Provider

Starting November 1, 2023, all employers must use the revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the edition date 08/01/23, when completing the employment eligibility verification process. This updated Form I-9 reflects the option for eligible employers to verify employment eligibility remotely.

If you choose to complete or retain Form I-9 electronically, you may use one or more electronic generation or storage systems, as long as any Form I-9 retained in the system remains fully accessible and meets the regulations.

To more easily complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, we suggest you download the PDF directly to your local computer. You should use the latest version of the free Adobe Reader . The Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari web browsers will prompt you to open or save the form.

The authorized representative can technically be anyone, including a notary, foreman, agent, or even an employee's spouse. However, employers must keep in mind that anyone else who completes Section 2 or 3 of Form I-9 on the company's behalf must carry out full Form I-9 responsibilities.

The authorized representative is commonly an attorney or notary public. Under federal rules, an authorized representative can technically be any person the employer designates to complete and sign the I-9 on its behalf. However, state law may restrict who can complete the I-9 on the employer's behalf.

Visit Enrollment Website and Accept Terms. ... Determine Your Account Access. ... Select Your Employer Category. ... Enter Company Information. ... Provide Hiring Site Information. ... Register E-Verify Program Administrators and MOU Signatory. ... Review Information. ... Review and Agree to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

You may designate an authorized representative to fill out Forms I-9 on behalf of your company, including personnel officers, foremen, agents or notary public. The Department of Homeland Security does not require the authorized representative to have specific agreements or other documentation for Form I-9 purposes.

The copy must be of an original document containing an original handwritten signature. In other words, such electronic signatures as would not be acceptable.

Yes, you can choose an authorized representative. You can give a trusted friend, relative, partner, or attorney permission to talk with us about your assessment and act for you on matters related to your case. This person is called an “authorized representative. “