UEI FAQ

Who is exempt from using E-Verify?

Many small businesses are exempt unless E-Verify is written into a federal contract, subcontract, or mandated by state law.

E-Verify is generally required only for certain federal contractors and employers in states or situations where specific laws or clauses apply. Many small businesses are not automatically required to use E-Verify unless it is written into a federal contract, subcontract, or mandated under state law. That said, contracting officers may include E-Verify clauses in awards, particularly for work performed on federal sites or involving sensitive missions.

GovCon in a Box doesn't enforce compliance systems like E-Verify, but the platform helps you read and interpret solicitation language, assess requirement gaps with our RGA tool, and quickly identify when workforce, compliance, or facility obligations—such as E-Verify—may impact your go/no-go and teaming strategy.

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