Both staffing agencies and client companies share I-9 responsibility, but the initial completion obligation typically falls on the staffing agency as the legal employer of record. When a staffing agency places a temporary or contract worker at a client company, the agency must complete the employee's I-9 form (Sections 1 and 2) within the standard 3-business-day timeframe from the employee's first day of work at the client site. However, client companies can be held jointly liable for I-9 violations if they exercise sufficient control over the worker's employment terms, work conditions, or termination decisions—a determination ICE makes based on factors like who sets schedules, who supervises daily work, who provides equipment, and who determines compensation rates. This joint liability means both parties face penalties if the I-9 is incomplete, incorrect, or fraudulent, potentially doubling the financial exposure for a single violation.

To manage this shared risk, many staffing arrangements include contractual clauses specifying which party assumes primary I-9 responsibility and how compliance verification will be documented. Best practices include: staffing agencies completing initial I-9 verification before sending workers to client sites, client companies conducting secondary identity verification upon worker arrival (though not completing a duplicate I-9), both parties maintaining records demonstrating due diligence in employment eligibility verification, and clear communication protocols when reverification becomes necessary due to work authorization expiration. Client companies in high-risk industries—hospitality, healthcare, construction, manufacturing—often require staffing agencies to provide certified copies of completed I-9 forms and proof that authorized representatives properly examined identity documents, creating an audit trail that demonstrates both parties fulfilled their obligations.

Lake Mead Mobile Notary serves as an authorized representative for I-9 verification for both staffing agencies and client companies throughout Las Vegas, Henderson, and Clark County. For staffing agencies, our mobile notaries travel to new employee locations—homes, co-working spaces, or client sites—to complete Section 2 verification before the worker's first shift, ensuring compliant I-9s before placement. For client companies receiving temporary workers, we provide verification services that document proper identity checks without creating duplicate I-9 forms that violate federal rules. This dual-service approach helps both parties maintain Summerlin South area compliance, reduce joint liability exposure, and demonstrate the due diligence ICE expects during audits of staffing arrangements.

No. Banks do not typically notarize deposit slips, even for large cash deposits ($10,000+). Banks are required by federal law (Bank Secrecy Act) to report large cash deposits to the IRS via Currency Transaction Reports (CTR), but they don't use notarized deposit slips to satisfy this requirement. Bank notaries often refuse to notarize deposit slips because deposit slips are transactional documents, not legal documents requiring notarization.

What Banks Actually Require for Large Deposits:

Banks rely on their own internal reporting procedures for IRS/AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance, not notarization. Deposits over $10,000 trigger automatic CTR filing—this is mandatory reporting, not optional protection. Notarization of deposit slips adds no legal value and creates confusion about why it's requested.

💰 When Notarization Might Be Confused with Deposit Requirements:

• Businesses receive informal advice to "notarize" large transactions for protection
• Accounting departments misunderstand AML compliance procedures
• Third-party documentation of deposit intent (incorrectly thought to require notarization)
• Gift letter accompanying large deposits (which may need notarization, but the deposit slip doesn't)

⚖️ What Actually Needs Notarization for Bank Compliance:

If your situation involves Gift Letters or Affidavits explaining the source of deposits, those documents may require notarization. Contact your bank's legal or compliance department to clarify exactly which supporting documents need notarization. Professional notary services in Vista Pointe and Summerlin provide same-day notarization for legitimate compliance documents.

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