Posted by A S Johnson on 2/18/12 11:25am
Msg #412204

I-9 forms for Texas

From the Texas SOS website, the FAQ area on Notaries:
"Can I complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, on behalf of an employer?
No. Although the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) would allow a notary public to fill out Form I-9 on the behalf of an employer, Texas notaries public are not provided this authority under Texas law. Therefore, if an employer requests that you complete any portion of a Form I-9 in your capacity as a notary public, you should refuse."

Reply by A S Johnson on 2/18/12 11:39am
Msg #412209

The way I handle this to have them provide a affidavite that I witness them sign the I-9 form.
Example
" I -------------- did fill out and signed the enclosed I-9 formon the date
_____day of_______, _______
Signed ____________________"
Then a Notary Cert.