I-9 Document Helper

This is a practice simulation tool. The purpose of the simulator is to demonstrate the Form I-9 Acceptable Document List and how the various documents may be applicable to you. The Form I-9 verification process is conducted to confirm an employee’s identity and eligibility to work.

This simulation is to be used as an example only.

Before you make selection(s) in the simulator, please review the Acceptable Documents .

Please note, you are required to present your documentation at your Form I-9 verification appointment. All documents must be original documents. We do not accept copies or pictures.

Select the document(s) you have or intend to present:

U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card (List A)
Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551) (List A)
Foreign Passport with temporary I-551 stamp/notation (List A)
Employment Authorization Document with photograph (Form I-766) (List A)
Driver's License or ID card issued by a State (List B)
State ID card (List B)
School ID Card with Photograph (Current school year only - if this year is 2025, acceptable range is 2024-2025 or 2025-2026) (List B)
Voter's Registration Card (List B)
U.S. Military Card or Draft Record (List B)
Military Dependent's ID Card (List B)
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card (List B)
Native American Tribal Document (List B)
Driver's License Issued by a Canadian Government Authority (List B)
School Record or Report Card (List B)
Clinic, Doctor, or Hospital Record (List B)
Day-care or Nursery School Record (List B)
U.S. Social Security Card (List C)
Birth Certificate (List C)
Certification of Report of Birth (DS-1350/FS-545/FS-240) (List C)
Native American Tribal Document (List C) (List C)
U.S. Citizen ID Card (Form I-197) (List C)
Identification Card for Use of Resident Citizen (Form I-179) (List C)
Employment Authorization Document Issued by DHS (e.g., Form I-94, I-571, etc.) (List C)