Can a Notary Notarize an I-9 Form? Here’s What Employers Need to Know

This is one of the most common misconceptions in HR: that Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) needs to be notarized like a legal document. It doesn’t — and having it notarized can actually cause more confusion than it solves. Here’s the clear version, plus how the remote-hire process actually works when a notary is involved.