Employers must retain completed I-9 forms for 3 years after the date of hire OR 1 year after employment termination, whichever is later. This means an employee hired on January 1, 2023, and terminated on June 30, 2024, requires I-9 retention until January 1, 2026 (3 years from hire date), not July 1, 2025 (1 year from termination). The "whichever is later" rule ensures long-term employees who leave before the 3-year mark still have their I-9 retained for 1 year post-termination, while short-term employees who leave within months of hire still have their I-9 retained for the full 3 years from hire date. Early destruction or loss of I-9 forms before the required retention period expires triggers automatic penalties of $288 to $2,861 per missing form during ICE audits, even if the original I-9 was completed correctly.

The retention requirement applies to all I-9 forms regardless of whether the employee was full-time, part-time, seasonal, or temporary, and includes all supporting documentation such as copies of identity documents (if the employer chose to retain them), reverification records (Section 3), and any notes or correspondence related to the I-9 completion process. Employers must store I-9 forms separately from personnel files and ensure they are readily accessible for ICE inspection—typically within 3 business days of receiving a Notice of Inspection. Digital storage is permitted if the system maintains data integrity, prevents unauthorized alterations, and can produce readable paper copies on demand. Many employers struggle with I-9 retention compliance due to poor tracking systems that don't automatically calculate retention deadlines or flag forms eligible for destruction.

Lake Mead Mobile Notary provides I-9 verification services with detailed record-keeping support that helps Las Vegas and Henderson employers maintain compliant I-9 files. When our mobile notaries complete Section 2 as authorized representatives, we provide employers with date-stamped verification records that clearly document hire dates and retention deadlines, making it easier to manage the 3-year/1-year rule. We also offer guidance on Henderson area businesses regarding digital I-9 storage solutions and audit preparation strategies that ensure your I-9 forms remain accessible and compliant throughout the entire retention period.

A traveling notary in Las Vegas typically ranges from 55 to 95 dollars for the visit plus 10 to 15 dollars per notarized signature. Priority or after hours adds 25 to 60 dollars. The value is convenience, flexible timing, and support for group or witness required files at hotels on the Strip, offices in Downtown Las Vegas, and homes in Spring Valley and Summerlin South. Banks or UPS stores can be lower cost, but they require you to travel, work within set hours, and may not support witnesses or complex packets. For witness needs, request witness coordination when booking.

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