Can notary in Washington DC notarize I-9 (I9) forms

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Question:  May A Notary Act as a Representative for a Company on an I-9 Form?

Answer:  No – not in an official capacity as a notary.  Notaries Public do not have the authority to notarize or perform other notarial acts on federal documents including I-9 forms.  Additionally, the I-9 forms do not require notarization.  If a notary wishes to act as a representative of a company he or she may choose to do so, but not in an official capacity as a notary public. A notary public may not use the title, embosser or any other designation that could even imply the individual is a notary.