An authorized representative is a person designated by the employer to complete Section 2 of Form I-9 by physically examining the employee's identity and employment authorization documents, verifying their authenticity, and certifying that the documents appear genuine and relate to the employee presenting them. The authorized representative can be any individual over 18 years old, including mobile notaries, HR professionals, third-party service providers, or even other employees within the organization—the employer determines who is authorized to act on their behalf. However, the employer retains full legal liability for any errors, omissions, or violations on I-9 forms completed by their authorized representative, making proper training and reliable service providers critical to compliance.

Federal law does not require authorized representatives to have special training, licensing, or certification, but employers must ensure their representatives understand I-9 requirements, acceptable document lists (List A, B, and C), fraud detection basics, and anti-discrimination rules that prohibit requesting specific documents or rejecting valid documentation based on national origin or citizenship status. Many employers use mobile notary services as authorized representatives because notaries are already trained in identity verification, document examination, and record-keeping practices that align with I-9 compliance standards. The authorized representative must be physically present with the employee during Section 2 completion—remote verification via video is only a temporary accommodation through December 2025 and still requires subsequent physical inspection.

Lake Mead Mobile Notary serves as a trusted authorized representative for I-9 verification throughout Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Boulder City, providing professional document examination services for employers with remote workers, multi-location operations, or limited HR staff. Our mobile notaries travel to employee locations—home offices, co-working spaces, or any convenient site—complete Section 2 verification with proper physical document inspection, and provide employers with compliant, audit-ready I-9 forms. This service eliminates the burden of coordinating internal authorized representatives, reduces employer liability through professional verification, and ensures every I-9 meets federal standards that withstand ICE audits.

Meeting parents at Harry Reid International Airport avoids last minute delays and repeat trips. Start with Minor Child Travel Consent Notarization so your letter includes full child details, parent contacts, and the correct Nevada certificate. When a second parent cannot be present, we can notarize a consent form in advance and add power of attorney or affidavit language if required by the destination or airline. If a country requires authentication, add apostille services. For related verification tasks, see inspection types.

A notarized Proof of Residency letter is accepted more consistently when it includes four items the clerk can verify:

• Full service address including the unit number and ZIP code
• Move in date or the date residency began
• Landlord or manager contact details for verification
• Printed names and signatures that match IDs and the lease

Most letters use an acknowledgment. If the landlord is swearing to facts under oath, we use a jurat instead. We meet signers in Silverado Ranch, Sunrise Manor, Winchester, and Whitney. See Affidavits and Sworn Statements and Notary with Witnesses Provided.