E-Verify Mandates: Aurora vs Centennial
How do e-verify mandates rules compare between Aurora, CO and Centennial, CO?
Aurora has fewer restrictions than Centennial.
Aurora, CO
Arapahoe County
Colorado does not mandate E-Verify for private employers and Aurora has no city ordinance requiring its use, though federal contractors and some defense suppliers near Buckley Space Force Base must enroll under federal acquisition rules.
View full Aurora rules →Centennial, CO
Arapahoe County
Colorado does not require private employers to use E-Verify and repealed the prior employment eligibility affirmation form in 2016 under HB 16-1114.
View full Centennial rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Aurora | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Federal status | Voluntary for most | - |
| State mandate | None in Colorado | - |
| City mandate | None in Aurora | - |
| Federal contractors | Required under FAR | - |
| - | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Aurora FAQ
Must my Aurora restaurant use E-Verify?
No. Colorado and Aurora do not require E-Verify for ordinary private employers. Form I-9 remains the legal verification standard. E-Verify enrollment is voluntary unless tied to specific federal contracts.
Are Buckley Space Force contractors required to enroll?
Many federal contractors and subcontractors must enroll under FAR 52.222-54, which can include defense suppliers serving Buckley Space Force Base and Lockheed Martin programs based in the Aurora region.
Centennial FAQ
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