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Article last updated February 2025
2026 E-Verify Mandate Classification
Requirement Tier Applicable States Compliance Description
All or Most Employers AL, AZ, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN, UT Mandatory for all private and public sector employers regardless of size.
Public Agencies & Contractors ID, IN, KY, LA, MN, MO, NE, OK, PA, TX, VA Mandatory for state/local government agencies and private businesses with public contracts.
Restricted Usage CA, IL State laws limit when or how E-Verify can be used (e.g., prohibiting use for existing employees).

Detailed E-Verify Statutes and Penalties by State

Florida E-Verify Requirements

Statute: Florida Senate Bill 1718. Requirement: All private employers with 25 or more employees must use E-Verify. Penalty: $1,000 per day for non-compliance and potential license suspension.

California E-Verify Restrictions

Statute: AB 622 / AB 1137. Restriction: Prohibits employers from using E-Verify for existing employees or applicants who have not received a job offer. Penalty: Civil penalty up to $10,000 per violation.

Texas E-Verify Requirements

Statute: Executive Order RP-80. Requirement: Mandatory for all state agencies and vendors contracting with the state.

2025 E-Verify State Requirements

By John Fay

Select a state on the interactive map to learn the E-Verify requirements for that state and what the penalties might be for an employer who is not in compliance. 

While E-Verify is largely a voluntary program at the federal level, many states have passed laws which require employer participation and use. Review current state mandates to understand how E-Verify might apply to your workforce and the states in which you operate. 

Review Your State's Requirements

E-Verify was initially designed to be a voluntary program, although an increasing number of states have enacted laws, ordinances, and executive orders which require certain employers to use E-Verify for their newly hired employees. 

Mandates vary considerably across the US. Several states require E-Verify for all or most businesses. Others mandate E-Verify for public employers or certain state contractors. A couple of states restrict an employer’s use of E-Verify, and many others currently have no E-Verify requirement in effect. 

Click on a state below for information concerning its E-Verify requirements, potential penalties, and referenced law, if applicable.*  
 

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*Disclaimer: E-Verify requirements at the state level can change frequently with new laws being introduced, amended, or repealed through legislative or executive actions. Cities and counties may also impose E-Verify requirements which are not widely disclosed. While Equifax endeavors to monitor these requirements and update this map, the information above is intended for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a definitive source. E-Verify state requirements are intended to be current as of the “last updated” date listed at the top of this article.

Integrate E-Verify With I-9 HQ™

I-9 HQ™ is an electronic I-9 management platform that offers custom integration with E-Verify and is scalable to fit businesses of any size. Employers that use I-9 HQ can save time by automating Form I-9 processes to help capture required E-Verify information, which can then be submitted directly to the E-Verify system. Employers in good standing with E-Verify are typically also eligible to take advantage of our virtual option to complete Section 2 of Form I-9. 

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