How DocuHatch Works

From invitation to verification, DocuHatch automates your entire W-9 collection workflow with enterprise-grade security and intelligent processing.

1

Invite

Send secure invitations individually or via CSV bulk upload

2

Collect

Contractors complete W-9s through our secure, guided questionnaire

3

Verify

Automatic TIN verification and compliance validation

4

Manage

Review, approve, and export for 1099 preparation

Company Onboarding

Quick Setup

Create your company profile with basic information and upload your logo for branded communications

Team Management

Invite team members and assign roles (Admin, Manager, Viewer) with appropriate permissions

Security Configuration

Enable multi-factor authentication and configure security policies for your organization

Company Setup

✓ Complete
Company logo

Acme Corporation

Setup completed

Team Members 3 users
Security MFA Enabled

Invitation Methods

Individual Invite

Manual

Perfect for one-off contractors or personalized invitations

john.doe@contractor.com

Bulk CSV Upload

Automated

Upload hundreds of contractors at once with validation

📄 contractors.csv - 247 records
✓ All validated, 0 errors

Secure Invitations

Flexible Invitation Methods

Send individual invitations or upload CSV files for bulk processing with built-in validation

Branded Communication

Professional emails featuring your company logo and personalized messaging

Security-First Approach

Unique, time-limited tokens ensure secure access without compromising contractor data

Smart W-9 Collection

Guided 5-Step Process

Intuitive questionnaire format breaks down complex W-9 requirements into simple steps

Real-Time Validation

Instant feedback prevents errors and ensures accurate data collection

Secure Data Handling

TIN tokenization and encryption protect sensitive information throughout the process

W-9 Questionnaire Progress

Step 4 of 5
Progress 80% Complete
Business Classification
Tax Information
Backup Withholding
4
Exemptions & Certifications
5
Electronic Signature

Automated Processing

TIN Verification
Verified
E-Signature Validation
Valid
Compliance Review
Passed
PDF Generation
Ready

Intelligent Verification

Real-Time TIN Validation

Instant verification against IRS databases ensures accuracy and compliance

E-Signature Compliance

ESIGN Act compliant signatures with cryptographic verification and audit trails

Automated PDF Generation

IRS-compliant W-9 PDFs generated instantly with signature certificates

Centralized Management

Real-Time Dashboard

Monitor collection progress, verification status, and team activity from one central location

Bulk Operations

Review and approve multiple W-9s simultaneously with intelligent filtering and search

Export & Integration

Export data in formats optimized for 1099 preparation and integrate with existing systems

Management Dashboard

Live Data
247
Collected
235
Verified
12
Pending
98%
Complete

Security at Every Step

Enterprise-grade security protects sensitive tax information throughout the entire workflow

Data Encryption

256-bit encryption for all data in transit and at rest

Compliance

GDPR and ESIGN Act compliant processes

Audit Trails

Complete activity logging for regulatory compliance

Ready to Streamline Your W-9 Collection?

See how DocuHatch can transform your vendor onboarding process with intelligent automation and enterprise security.