The I-9 Form is an essential document used to verify an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States. 

While many notarization processes require an additional step of Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA), the requirements for notarizing an I-9 Form are more straightforward.


For this form, you only need to provide a valid photo ID that complies with federal regulations. 


Acceptable Photo ID Options for Notarizing the I-9 Form

Universally Accepted Options:
National Passport U.S.


Passport Card Driver’s license


I.D. card issued by a state or outlying possession of the United States;


Acceptable In Certain States:
I.D. card issued by a state or outlying possession of the United States

Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-551)

Employment Authorization Document that contains a photograph (I-766)

Foreign Passport with a temporary I-551 stamp

ID card issued by federal, state, or local government agencies or entities

U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document card

U.S. military card


Note: Before submitting any IDs from the additional list, please check your state requirements. 


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