Which form verifies identity and employment authorization for individuals hired for employment in the United States?

• A. I-9 Form
• B. W-4 Form
• C. W-2 Tax Form
• D. Independant Contractor

Answer: (A)

The form used to verify identity and employment authorization for new hires is the I-9 form. This process ensures that every person hired in the United States can prove who they are and that they’re legally allowed to work here. The employee completes a section with their information and a signed attestation, while the employer reviews acceptable documents that establish identity (for example, a photo ID) and employment authorization (such as a work-authorized document or a social security card) and records what was examined. This verification typically happens within a few days of hire, and the completed form is kept on file for compliance purposes. This requirement helps protect against unauthorized employment and is distinct from other forms that handle taxes or wage reporting, or from terms describing worker classification rather than a verification document.