EMP Trust Electronic Form I-9 vs Verifi-9

EMP Trust Electronic Form I-9 helps employers capture, prepare, electronically sign, store, and audit Form I-9 records. Real-time field checks, guidance, and alerts flag missing or incorrect information. For remote hiring, employees can complete Section 1 on a mobile-friendly system, while authorized representatives or EMPTrust’s remote verification network can complete Section 2. The service supports E-Verify submissions, automated case creation, responses, and status tracking; EMPTrust describes itself as a certified E-Verify Employer Agent. HR systems can connect through web services, batch file automation, uploads, and API integrations with HRIS and payroll providers. Signature choices include wet, digital, and third-party tools. Compliance dashboards, audit reports, and digital trails support review, and migration, digitization, audit, and remediation services address legacy I-9 records. The product is offered as SaaS or for installation on a corporate network. EMPTrust states that the service is SOC 2 Type II compliant and uses AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit, with role-based access controls. It lists 24/7 support. Pricing is on request, and a free plan is not available.

Verifi-9 is an electronic platform for completing, storing, and updating Form I-9 in line with the M-274 Employer Handbook. It is mobile-enabled and provides guided prompts, built-in logic, and real-time feedback on Android, iOS, and web. Standard features include e-signatures, alerts and reporting, audit support, Section 3 reverification, retention compliance, smart field validation, and support for citizenship statuses and visa types. VerifyToday says it is an Authorized DHS E-Verify Agent; the platform can submit cases, track results, and guide users on TNCs. Remote Section 2 workflows can name an authorized representative, accept document uploads by mobile camera, and support signatures by mouse, stylus, finger, or click-to-sign. Remedi-9 creates a tamper-evident audit trail with login, device or browser, field, signature, upload, change, timestamp, and IP details. Reunifi-9 can digitize paper and electronic I-9 records, track Section 2 document expirations, and send form-purge notifications. Pricing is available on request. The terms set an initial three-year term from go-live, with successive three-year renewals unless terminated under the agreement.