No, I-9 is required only for employees—independent contractors are not subject to I-9 verification because they are not considered employees under federal immigration law. The business relationship with an independent contractor is governed by contract terms, not employment law, meaning the contractor maintains control over how work is performed, provides their own tools and equipment, sets their own schedule, works for multiple clients, and bears the financial risk of the engagement. However, misclassifying employees as contractors to avoid I-9 creates major liability because ICE, the Department of Labor, IRS, and state agencies scrutinize worker classification, and intentional misclassification to evade employment eligibility verification constitutes a serious violation potentially resulting in back taxes, penalties, criminal prosecution, and fines far exceeding standard I-9 violations.

Recent enforcement focuses heavily on gig economy worker classification, with federal and state regulators targeting rideshare companies, delivery services, staffing platforms, construction subcontractors, and healthcare agencies that misclassify employees as independent contractors. The test for worker classification examines multiple factors: degree of control over work performance (employer-controlled = employee), integration into business operations (integral role = employee), opportunity for profit or loss (fixed pay = employee), investment in equipment and facilities (employer-provided = employee), permanency of relationship (ongoing = employee), and skill/initiative required (routine tasks = employee). Companies that systematically misclassify workers face joint employer liability where both the company and the misclassified "contractor" arrangement can trigger penalties, while individual cases of good-faith misclassification still require I-9 correction once employee status is established.

Lake Mead Mobile Notary provides I-9 verification services for properly classified employees throughout Henderson, Las Vegas, and Clark County, ensuring compliant employment eligibility verification for your workforce. We also help businesses transitioning contractors to employee status by completing I-9 verification within the required 3-day window from the first day of employment. For companies using both employees and legitimate independent contractors, our mobile notaries can verify which workers require I-9 completion based on the business relationship structure, reducing the risk of inadvertent classification errors. This service is especially valuable for construction firms, healthcare providers, and professional services companies in Rancho Bel Air and surrounding areas that maintain mixed workforces of employees and genuine independent contractors.

Yes. Lake Mead Mobile Notary provides bedside notarization at Sunrise Hospital for adult guardianship packets across Las Vegas and Henderson. Typical documents include Acceptance and Oath of Guardian, sworn affidavits or declarations that require a jurat, a Medical Power of Attorney, and HIPAA authorization forms. We verify identity, confirm willingness, and apply the correct notarial certificate so your filing is accepted by the court.

• What we notarize: Acceptance and Oath of Guardian, sworn affidavits, declarations, medical power of attorney, HIPAA release, caregiver consents.
• Jurat vs acknowledgment: Affidavits and declarations require an oath or affirmation and signing in our presence (jurat). Powers of attorney and some acceptance forms are typically acknowledgments that confirm identity and voluntary execution.
• Hospital coordination: We schedule around unit access, nurse availability, and security protocols. Please allow time for parking and check in.
• ID and capacity: Every signer must present valid government issued ID and be able to understand the document. If a signer lacks capacity, speak with counsel about next steps before scheduling.
• Witness support: If your form requires independent witnesses, request our Notary with Witnesses Provided service.

To schedule a compliant hospital notarization at Sunrise Hospital, book online or call (702) 748-7444. For legal advice or questions about eligibility, contact your attorney. We are a professional notary service and do not provide legal guidance.