General Requirements
Uber Driving Requirements
- Must be 21 to 23 years of age or older (Depending on your city) with 3 years of driving experience.
- A valid state issued driver’s license. (If you have moved from another state, keep your out-of-state driver’s license because you may need it to verify your driving history.
- A valid Social Security Number for a background check. You must pass the background check, which typically takes a few days. In order to pass, you must have a clean driving record and be free of the following within the last 7 years:
- Any DUI or drug related offense
- Incidents of driving without insurance or driver’s license
- Fatal accidents
- A history of reckless driving
- Criminal history
New York City Drivers and Residents, in addition to the general requirements, must obtain:
- A commercial driver’s license from the NYC TLC (New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission).
- A commercially licensed vehicle that you own or are renting from a partner company.
If you’re interested in driving in New York City, you can find out about the TLC license requirements here.
Car Requirements
Your vehicle must:
- Be 4 Door Sedan, able to seat 4 or more passengers outside of driver
- Generally, be a make within the last 10 years. (For example, as of 2017, cars must be 2007 or newer. This may vary by city or state)
- Have in-state License Plates (Commercial TLC Plates in NYC)
- Pass the Uber Inspection
- Not be marked, salvaged, or a taxi vehicles