Fill out I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) online
The I-9 form verifies the identity and employment authorization of every person hired for work in the United States. Both the employee and employer must complete their respective sections of the form.
How to fill out I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification)
Complete Section 1 (Employee)
Enter your full legal name, address, date of birth, and citizenship/immigration status. Sign and date the form.
Present identity documents
Show your employer acceptable documents from List A (identity and work authorization) or one from List B (identity) and one from List C (work authorization).
Employer completes Section 2
The employer examines the documents, records the document information in Section 2, and signs the certification.
Reverification (if applicable)
If your work authorization has an expiration date, Section 3 must be completed when reverification is needed.
About I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification)
Who needs this form
Every newly hired employee in the United States, regardless of citizenship status. Employers are required by law to have a completed I-9 for each employee.
Where to submit
The employer retains the completed I-9. It does not get sent to any government agency unless requested during an audit or inspection.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-16
- Check the latest official form instructions for the filing year that applies to you.
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not completing Section 1 by the first day of employment
- Employer not completing Section 2 within 3 business days of the hire date
- Accepting expired documents for identity verification
- Not using the most current version of the form
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What documents do I need for the I-9?
You can present one document from List A (e.g., US passport, permanent resident card) or one document from List B (e.g., driver's license) plus one from List C (e.g., Social Security card). The full list of acceptable documents is on the last page of the form.
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