The 2025 I-9 penalty structure includes three categories of violations with inflation-adjusted amounts. I-9 paperwork violations range from $288 to $2,861 per form for incomplete or incorrect Section 1, Section 2, or Section 3 entries, missing signatures, incorrect dates, or failure to retain completed forms for the required period. Knowing hire violations for employing unauthorized workers range from $716 to $28,619 per employee depending on repeat offense history and whether the violation was a first offense, second offense, or pattern of practice. Document fraud violations for accepting fraudulent documents, failing to properly examine identity documents, or requesting specific documents instead of allowing employee choice range from $590 to $11,823 per violation.

These penalties are adjusted annually for inflation per the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act and apply to all employers regardless of company size or industry. ICE can impose multiple violation types on a single employee's I-9 form—for example, a paperwork violation AND a knowing hire violation—resulting in combined penalties exceeding $31,000 for one employee. First-time offenders typically receive penalties at the lower end of the range, while employers with prior violations, patterns of non-compliance, or evidence of discriminatory practices face maximum penalties plus potential criminal prosecution.

Lake Mead Mobile Notary serves as an authorized representative for I-9 verification throughout Las Vegas, Henderson, and Clark County, providing compliant Section 2 completion services that reduce your exposure to these costly penalties. Our mobile notaries examine employee documents at your Las Vegas Medical District office, remote worker locations, or multi-site facilities, ensuring every I-9 form meets federal standards and withstands ICE audits.

With properly notarized NVL-003 Dormant Vehicle Affidavit, Nevada DMV reinstatement costs $252 total. Without NVL-003 (because you drove during the lapse), you face operating without insurance court penalties of $500-$1,000 for first offense, $1,000-$1,500 for second offense within 3 years, plus the $252 DMV reinstatement fee, totaling $752-$1,752.

This cost difference explains why NVL-003 generates so much discussion across insurance forums. The savings are substantial, but only if your situation legitimately qualifies (vehicle was truly not driven during suspension).

💰 Complete Cost Breakdown by Scenario:

📋 What's Included in the $252 DMV Reinstatement Fee: This is Nevada's standard registration reinstatement fee when insurance compliance is restored. It applies whether you use NVL-003 or pay court penalties. The difference is that NVL-003 lets you avoid the additional $500-$1,500 operating without insurance fines by certifying the vehicle was never driven.

⚠️ Why NVL-003 Must Be Notarized: DMV requires proper jurat notarization because the affidavit is your sworn legal defense against operating without insurance charges. Without notarization, DMV rejects the form and requires the court penalty route. Mobile notary service costs $45 for NVL-003 notarization, providing immediate savings of $455-$1,405 compared to the operating penalty route.

💡 The Math for Honest Drivers: Insurance payment failed, you parked the car immediately, used rideshare for 2 weeks until you noticed the lapse. Your costs with NVL-003: New insurance ($400-800 for 6 months) + NVL-003 notarization ($45) + DMV reinstatement ($252) = $697-$1,097 total. Without NVL-003 you'd pay: Same insurance + court fine ($500-$1,000) + DMV fee ($252) = $1,152-$1,752. The notarized NVL-003 saves you $455-$655 by documenting that you acted responsibly when you discovered the lapse.

🏠 We provide same-day NVL-003 notarization at your home throughout Silverado Ranch, Henderson, and all of Clark County, ensuring proper jurat certificates that DMV accepts for the lower reinstatement fee.

Related Questions

• What if I drove my car during the insurance lapse? Can I still file NVL-003?
• What supporting documents does DMV require with NVL-003?
• How long does DMV take to process NVL-003 reinstatement?