Utah Contractor Practice Exam

Which of the following is acceptable proof of eligibility to work when filling out the I-9 form?

1. Only a Driver’s License

2. Only an Alien Registration receipt

3. Only a Certificate of U.S. Citizenship

4. All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above

The I-9 form is used by employers to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. Acceptable proof of eligibility to work can come from a variety of documents that establish an individual's identity and legal right to work in the country. A Driver's License serves as a form of identification that can confirm a person's identity and, when presented alongside additional documentation showing work eligibility, can be part of the proof required. An Alien Registration receipt, often known as a Green Card, provides evidence that an individual is legally permitted to reside and work in the U.S. Finally, a Certificate of U.S. Citizenship proves that an individual is a citizen of the United States and thus eligible to work without limitations. Since the I-9 form allows for a combination of documents to prove both identity and work authorization, it is indeed acceptable for each of these individual documents to serve as valid proof of eligibility, whether presented alone or in combination with other documents. Thus, stating that all of these documents are acceptable reflects the requirements and flexibility provided under the law when completing the I-9.