Form I-9 Authorized Representative Service for Washington State Employers
Navigating the complexities of federal I-9 compliance is a mandate for every U.S. employer. AI Fingerprinting offers specialized Form I-9 Authorized Representative Services across Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, and the entire state of Washington. We act as your trusted agent, simplifying the required in-person document review and verification process. We ensure your I-9 forms are completed accurately, on time, and in full compliance with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations, taking the burden of onboarding compliance off your HR team.
What is Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification?
Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, is a federal form that all U.S. employers must complete for every individual they hire, regardless of the employee’s citizenship status (including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-citizen workers). The form establishes both the employee’s identity and their eligibility to work in the United States. Federal law dictates that the employer—or their appointed Authorized Representative—must physically examine the employee’s original, unexpired documents. At AI Fingerprinting, we provide this crucial physical verification service, making it an easy, professional, and compliant step for your Washington State based or remote employees.
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We have streamlined the I-9 verification process to be fast, accurate, and convenient for both you and your new hires in Washington State.
Schedule Mobile or Office Appointment
The employee or the employer books a specific time and location for the document review using our simple online booking tool.
Physical Document Review
Our Authorized Representative meets the employee to physically examine their original List A or List B & C documents, ensuring they appear genuine and relate to the employee.
Completion and Submission
The representative accurately completes and signs Section 2 of the Form I-9, and the document is then securely returned to the employer for final retention, meeting the required three-business-day deadline.
When and Why You Need an I-9 Authorized Representative
Federal law mandates that the Form I-9, Section 2 must be completed and signed by the employer or their authorized representative within three business days of the employee’s first day of employment. This requirement poses a significant challenge for Washington State companies with remote employees, distributed teams, or high-volume hiring needs.
As an employer, you are ultimately liable for any errors or omissions on the I-9, which can lead to substantial fines from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Our experts guide the employee through the documentation process and perform a thorough, compliant verification, minimizing your risk of non-compliance. Our Authorized Representatives are trained to carefully scrutinize documents and complete Section 2 precisely, ensuring your organization adheres to all federal employment eligibility laws.
As your designated I-9 Authorized Representative in Washington State, AI Fingerprinting focuses on managing the critical steps of Section 2 compliance to ensure a smooth hiring process:
We meticulously check that all required fields are correctly entered, dated, and signed by our representative, avoiding the common technical errors that often trigger government fines.
We provide the necessary in-person bridge for your remote workforce, designating our representative to perform the verification where the employee is located in Washington State.
We provide clear instructions for the secure transfer of the completed I-9 back to your HR department for your required retention.
Why AI Fingerprinting is the Right Choice for I-9 Compliance in Washington State
Choosing AI Fingerprinting as your I-9 Authorized Representative means selecting a partner committed to minimizing your compliance risk and streamlining your onboarding process.
An Authorized Representative is any person designated by the employer to complete Section 2 of Form I-9 on their behalf. This person's duty is to physically examine the employee's documents and certify that they appear genuine and relate to the employee.
No. While a Notary Public can serve as an Authorized Representative, the I-9 process is not a notarial act. They should not affix their notary seal, as doing so may be considered a technical violation during a federal audit. Our representatives are specifically trained on this distinction.
Section 1 must be completed by the employee no later than their first day of work. Section 2 (the employer or representative's part) must be completed within three business days of the employee's first day of employment.
Employers use our service to ensure compliance for remote employees, reduce the risk of costly errors, and offload the administrative burden of document verification from their internal HR staff.
Employees must present either one document from List A (which establishes both identity and work authorization, e.g., a U.S. Passport) OR one document from List B (establishes identity, e.g., a Driver’s License) AND one document from List C (establishes work authorization, e.g., a Social Security Card). Documents must be original and unexpired.
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