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I-9 form for 2026 (edition 01/20/25): fill out and sign online, free to start

Form I-9 is the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services's “Employment Eligibility Verification.” In its words: “Use Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.” (USCIS, Form I-9)

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I-9 at a glance

Form I-9 at a glance
AgencyU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
What it is forUse Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
Who fills itBoth the employee (Section 1) and the employer or authorized representative (Section 2), as the form is laid out.
Who it goes toSee the USCIS instructions for Form I-9 and I-9 Central.
SignatureThe form has a signature line for the employee in Section 1 and one for the employer or authorized representative in Section 2.
RevisionEdition 01/20/25 (expires 05/31/2027)
Last checked
Official form and instructionsOfficial form (PDF) · Official instructions

For what to enter on each line, read the agency's instructions.

What the agency says

  • USCIS lists the current Form I-9 as the edition dated 01/20/25 and says: “You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.” It also says employers may use the previous edition dated 08/01/23 until its expiration date of 05/31/2027.

    Source: USCIS, Form I-9 (Form Details) (checked October 26, 2026)

  • USCIS says: “Federal law requires that every employer who recruits, refers for a fee, or hires an individual for employment in the U.S. must complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.” Employers can read USCIS’s I-9 Central for how to complete and store it.

    Source: USCIS, I-9 Central (checked October 26, 2026)

  • USCIS says that if you complete and print the form to mail it, the form edition date and page numbers must be visible at the bottom of the page.

    Source: USCIS, Form I-9 (Form Details) (checked October 26, 2026)

How to fill out the I-9 with PDFinish

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Guides about the I-9

Questions about the I-9 form

Which I-9 form edition is current in 2026?

USCIS lists the edition dated 01/20/25 as the current Form I-9, with an expiration date of 05/31/2027. The edition date is at the bottom of each page of the form and its instructions. This page carries that edition (USCIS, Form I-9, read November 1, 2026).

Is the I-9 form free to fill out here?

Free to start. Your 2 free uses in total need no account. Filling in a form and signing it are free; the file you download counts as one of your free uses. After that, start your 7-day free trial of Pro or buy Pro for $2.99 a month.

Is my information uploaded?

No. The form is filled in your browser and never uploaded, so what you type, including any Social Security number or other tax ID, stays on your device. We do not record what you type.

Is this the latest version of Form I-9?

It is the version the agency listed as current when we last checked on 2026-10-26: Edition 01/20/25 (expires 05/31/2027). We compare our copy with the agency's every week. If the agency updates the form, this page says so and points to the official link until we update ours.

Can I sign the I-9 electronically?

Whether an electronic signature is accepted is up to whoever asked you for the form, unless the agency says otherwise. Check the agency's instructions at https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-9instr.pdf. PDFinish places a picture of your signature on the page; it is not a certificate-based digital signature.

Where do I send the I-9?

In the agency's words: See the USCIS instructions for Form I-9 and I-9 Central. Read the agency's instructions at https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-9instr.pdf.

What do I put in each box of the I-9?

We do not tell you what to enter. The agency's own instructions explain each line: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-9instr.pdf.

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