--- title: "How to Complete I-9 Employment Verification | Step-by-Step | 1MobileNotary" url: https://1mobilenotary.com/documents/i9-employment-verification description: "Complete guide to i-9 employment verification: what you need, step-by-step process, costs, and FAQs. Identity and employment eligibility verification for new hires using Form I-9." lang: en --- ← All Document Guides (https://1mobilenotary.com/documents) # How to Complete I-9 Employment Verification Identity and employment eligibility verification for new hires using Form I-9. Book a Notary Now: https://1mobilenotary.com/book Call (888) 750-8914: +18887508914 ## Overview Form I-9 is required by federal law for all employees hired in the United States. While the form doesn't require notarization, it does require an authorized representative to verify the employee's identity and work authorization documents in person. Notaries public are commonly used as authorized representatives for remote employees who cannot appear in person at the employer's office. This is especially valuable for companies with remote workers or distributed teams. ## When You Need I-9 Verification - Hiring a remote employee who cannot visit the office - Onboarding new employees at satellite locations - Re-verification of expiring work authorization - Companies without a local HR presence ## What to Bring - Completed Section 1 of Form I-9 (filled out by the employee) - Original identity and work authorization documents (List A, or List B + C) - Valid photo ID for the notary/authorized representative verification ## Step-by-Step Process 1 The employee completes Section 1 of Form I-9 2 Schedule a mobile notary to meet with the employee 3 The employee presents original (not copies) identity and work authorization documents 4 The notary acting as authorized representative examines the documents 5 The notary completes Section 2 of Form I-9 6 The completed form is returned to the employer ## Important Notes - The I-9 itself is NOT notarized — the notary acts as an authorized representative - Only original documents are accepted — no photocopies - The notary examines documents for authenticity but is not an immigration expert - The employer remains responsible for I-9 compliance - Section 2 must be completed within 3 business days of the employee's start date ## Cost Mobile I-9 employment verification pricing depends on your location, travel distance, appointment time, and scheduling requirements. We provide transparent, upfront pricing with no hidden fees. Contact us for a quick quote based on your specific appointment. View fee caps by state (https://1mobilenotary.com/notary-laws) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Can a notary complete an I-9 form? Yes. Notaries can serve as authorized representatives to complete Section 2 of Form I-9, verifying the employee's identity and work authorization documents on behalf of the employer. ### Is the I-9 notarized? No. The I-9 is not a notarized document. The notary acts as an authorized representative who examines documents and completes Section 2 — no notarial act or seal is applied. ### What documents does the employee need? The employee needs original documents from List A (e.g., U.S. passport) OR one document from List B (photo ID) AND one from List C (work authorization). 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