Updated 4-11-18. Thanks to overwhelming interest from Notaries, USCIS officials have scheduled an additional I-9 webinar in April to answer questions about completing I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification forms.
While the I-9 does not require formal notarization, many Notaries are asked by employers to act as an “authorized representative” for a Form I-9. An authorized representative reviews an employee’s identity documents and then completes a section of the form certifying that the appropriate ID was presented.
However, Notaries sometimes receive contradictory or incorrect instructions from businesses on how to complete an I-9 as an authorized representative. Also, some states, such as California, have restrictions on Notaries acting as authorized representatives.
The latest series of webinars, entitled “Notaries Completing Form I-9: The Finer Points,” will answer questions and provide Notaries with helpful information about completing I-9 forms. The webinar will be presented on the following date:
- April 18, 1 p.m. Eastern Time
Notaries can log in to the webinar 15 minutes prior to start by clicking the link provided by the NNA, dialing (866) 928-2008 and entering the access code 205 493 0025.
David Thun is an Associate Editor at the National Notary Association.