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20-day deadline · all 51 jurisdictions

Report new hires on time. Every state. Every 20 days.

Every state requires new hire reporting within 20 days of hire (some shorter). Used by the state for child support enforcement and unemployment compensation. Missed reports trigger state penalties and audits. Most payroll providers handle it but with gaps (multi-state employees, contractor-to-employee conversions, mid-cycle hires). We close the gaps with state-by-state coverage.

All 50 states + DC 60-day money-back SOC 2 Type II
How it works

How we handle New Hire Reporting, end-to-end.

Every state requires new hire reporting within 20 days of hire (some shorter).

1

Payroll integration

We connect to your payroll (Gusto, ADP, QuickBooks, Rippling). New hires sync automatically. Manual entry available for businesses without integrated payroll.

2

State-specific reports

Each state has its own portal and format. We file with the right state agency in the right format. Multi-state employees are reported in the state where the work is performed.

3

Confirmation tracking

State confirmation captured and stored in your compliance vault. Audit-ready records for state inquiries.

4

Edge cases

Independent contractor reclassifications (now an employee), out-of-state remote workers, rehires after 60 days separation - all the cases payroll providers handle inconsistently.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent new hire reporting pricing.

Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

Per hire

$49
Pay as you hire.

$49 per new hire reported. For occasional hiring or one-off needs.

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Multi-state compliance

$999
+ State withholding reg.

Annual unlimited new hire reporting plus state withholding account registration in new states as you hire. Eliminates the manual state-by-state registration burden for remote-first companies.

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FAQ

About the New Hire Reporting Service.

What is new-hire reporting?
New-hire reporting is the legal requirement to report each newly hired or rehired employee to a state directory within a set window after their start date, used primarily to enforce child-support obligations and detect improper benefit claims. Every employer must do it, and missing it brings penalties. We keep your employer setup organized so it is handled for each hire.
Who has to report new hires?
All employers must report new and rehired employees to their state's new-hire directory, so the obligation applies from your very first employee, not just to larger businesses with an HR department. We flag the requirement so your onboarding includes new-hire reporting for every person you bring on.
When must I report a new hire?
Within a state-set window after the start date, commonly around 20 days though it varies, so the timing matters and late reporting can bring penalties. We flag your specific state's deadline so reporting is done promptly as part of onboarding rather than forgotten until it is late.
What information is reported?
Typically the employee's name, address, and Social Security number, along with your business's name, address, and EIN, submitted electronically to the state directory. We keep your employer information organized and consistent so the reporting is accurate and quick to complete for each new hire.
Why does new-hire reporting exist?
Primarily to help states enforce child-support orders by locating employed parents quickly, and secondarily to detect improper unemployment or benefit claims, which is why it is mandatory and time-sensitive rather than optional. We flag it so your compliance obligations at hiring are complete.
What are the penalties for not reporting?
States can impose fines for failing to report or for reporting late, and repeated failures can escalate, so it is a small administrative task that carries real consequences if it is skipped. We flag it as part of your onboarding checklist so it does not quietly fall through the cracks.
Does this apply to rehired employees?
Yes: rehired employees, and in some states those returning after a break in service, must generally be reported like new hires, so it is not limited to first-time employees. We flag this so returning workers are reported wherever your state requires it.
How does it fit with I-9 and E-Verify?
New-hire reporting, the mandatory Form I-9, and any required E-Verify check are the core onboarding-compliance steps for each hire, each serving a different purpose and deadline. We flag all of them so your onboarding process is complete and compliant.
Can File.Business help with new-hire compliance?
We keep your employer registrations and onboarding organized and flag the new-hire-reporting, I-9, and E-Verify requirements that apply to you, so hiring is compliant on every front from your very first employee rather than a source of penalties.
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