I-9 Form
Form I-9 is a U.S. federal form that employers must use to verify a new employee's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. Use this on or before a new employee's first day to complete Section 1 (employee) and Section 2 (employer review) of the required employment eligibility verification. This is the real, current USCIS form — not a Docracy-drafted substitute.
What's included
A ready-to-use i-9 form with signature fields already placed for Employee and Employer or Authorized Representative. Fill in the bracketed details (like [Company Name] or [Date]) using Docracy's built-in text editor, then send it out for signature.
This is a general template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to review it for your specific situation and jurisdiction before use.
Key clauses
- Section 1: employee information and attestation of citizenship or immigration status
- Section 2: employer review and physical or remote examination of identity/work-authorization documents
- List A, B, and C acceptable document categories
- Employer certification of document review and first day of employment
- Reverification section for employees with expiring work authorization
- Supplement B for rehire or reverification records
What you'll fill in
[Employee Full Name][Date of Birth][Social Security Number][Citizenship/Immigration Status][Alien Registration Number (if applicable)][Document Title][Document Number and Expiration Date][Employer Business Name][First Day of Employment]Legal summary
Completing and signing Form I-9 creates a required federal record showing that an employer examined acceptable documents proving the employee's identity and authorization to work before or shortly after hire. It does not itself grant work authorization; both the employee and employer attest, under penalty of perjury, that the information and document review are accurate and were completed properly.
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FAQ
Is this I-9 Form legally binding?
Signing through Docracy uses a simple electronic signature (SES), which is legally recognized for everyday business agreements under laws like the U.S. ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. This is a general template, not legal advice — for high-stakes or regulated agreements, have a qualified attorney review it for your situation.
Who needs to sign this I-9 Form?
This template includes signature fields for Employee and Employer or Authorized Representative — already placed, so you just fill in the details and send.
Can I edit this I-9 Form before sending it?
Yes — Docracy's editor lets you edit the text, add or remove signature fields, redact sections, and reorder pages before you send it.
Do I need an account to send this I-9 Form?
No — it's free for up to 2 signers with no account required. Create a free account only if you want to save it to a dashboard or reuse it later.
Try it with an AI assistant
Paste one of these into ChatGPT, Claude, or your assistant of choice:
“Explain what information and documents I need to complete Section 1 of this I-9 form as a new hire.”
“What are the acceptable List A, B, and C documents for I-9 Section 2 verification?”
“Explain the employer's responsibilities and deadlines when completing this I-9 form for a new hire.”
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Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.