When you enroll your company in E-Verify, you need to tell us some basic information about your company and agree to the rules of our program. During the enrollment process, you will:

E-Verify is an Internet-based service with very simple system requirements. Employers who use E-Verify need:

Deciding to enroll your company in E-Verify is the first step toward supporting a legal workforce.

Visit the E-Verify Enrollment website at E-Verify.gov/E-Verify-enrollment to get started. E-Verify will guide you through the enrollment process by asking you several questions.

Enrollment must be completed within a single web session. Refer to this checklist to ensure you have the required information before you begin.

The E-Verify Web services access method allows an employer to connect with E Verify by using customized software in addition to connecting with E-Verify by Web browser.

Some employers prefer to use software that customizes their interface with E-Verify. This access method provides the structure for development or procurement of software that integrates with existing business processes and tools.

E-Verify employer agents use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of the employees of other employers or participants. E-Verify employer agents frequently offer E-Verify along with other services, such as background checks, legal assistance and accounting services. E-Verify employer agents may also handle payroll and other administrative tasks that include managing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) process.