When ICE audits your company, they issue a Notice of Inspection (NOI) requiring you to produce all I-9 forms and supporting documentation within 3 business days. The NOI specifies the timeframe of employment records to be inspected (typically all current employees plus terminated employees within the retention period), and employers cannot refuse the inspection or delay production beyond the 3-day deadline. ICE inspectors review every I-9 form for technical compliance—Section 1 completion, Section 2 timely verification, Section 3 reverification when applicable, proper document examination, correct dates, valid signatures, and adherence to acceptable document lists. Violations result in fines ranging from $288 to $2,861 per paperwork error, $716 to $28,619 per knowing hire of unauthorized workers, and $590 to $11,823 per document fraud violation, with average penalties of $500 to $5,000 per violation depending on violation severity and employer compliance history.

ICE audits are triggered by anonymous tips, disgruntled employee reports, industry-wide enforcement sweeps targeting high-violation sectors like hospitality, healthcare, construction, and food service, prior violations at the same company, rapid hiring growth that suggests potential unauthorized worker employment, federal contract bidding requiring compliance verification, and random audits conducted without specific cause. During the inspection, ICE may also conduct worksite enforcement actions including employee interviews, document verification with USCIS databases, and criminal investigations if evidence suggests systematic knowing hire violations or fraudulent document use. Employers found with substantial violations face monetary penalties, required termination of unauthorized workers, implementation of mandatory E-Verify enrollment, ongoing compliance monitoring, and potential criminal prosecution of owners, managers, or HR personnel if the violations demonstrate intentional non-compliance.

Lake Mead Mobile Notary helps Las Vegas and Henderson employers prepare for ICE audits by providing professional I-9 verification services that create audit-ready documentation from the outset. Our mobile notaries complete Section 2 verification with proper document examination, accurate data entry, and detailed record-keeping that withstands ICE scrutiny. We also offer pre-audit I-9 reviews for businesses concerned about compliance gaps, identifying common violations like missing signatures, incorrect dates, expired documents without reverification, and incomplete fields—allowing employers to correct issues through good-faith self-audits before ICE initiates formal inspections. This proactive approach significantly reduces penalty exposure and demonstrates due diligence that ICE considers when determining fine amounts.

County recorders will reject documents with notarization errors—dates, signatures, venue, or acknowledgment language—rendering your document invalid for recording. Correction depends on severity: minor errors in the certificate might be fixed with corrections initialed by the notary; major errors usually require re-notarization with both parties present.

Common Notary Mistakes That Cause Rejection:

• Incorrect date (wrong day, month, or year on notarial certificate)
• Missing signer name or title on acknowledgment
• Notary failed to include their commission number or expiration date
• Venue listed incorrectly (county/state mismatch)
• Notary signature missing or illegible

🔧 How to Fix It:

If the error is typographical on the certificate, the original notary may correct it by striking through and adding the accurate information, then initialing and dating. However, most county recorders require re-notarization to ensure legal compliance. Contact your title company or the recording office immediately to determine the specific fix needed for your document.

🚀 Expedited Re-Notarization:

Mobile notaries offer same-day or next-day re-notarization appointments throughout Henderson and Downtown, preventing further delays. Professional notarization services ensure accuracy on first attempt, saving time and frustration.

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