How do I complete an I-9 form for a remote hire?

Although you can designate an authorized representative to complete the Form I-9 on your behalf, you can use a California notary public to do so only if the notary is also an immigration consultant registered with the California Secretary of State.​

When you hire a remote employee, you may not be physically present with the employee and able to complete the Form I-9. In that case, you can designate an authorized representative to meet with the employee, inspect the employment eligibility documents presented by the employee and complete Section 2 of the Form I-9 on your behalf.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) explains how to do so in its