Uber Driver Requirements
Driver Age Requirements for Uber
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21 Years of age is the legal provision
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3 Years of driving experience needed. Driving history verification may be a must if you have moved from another state. I tell all applicants to keep their out-of-state drivers license. Uber headquarters may ask for it.
More Important Uber Driver Requirements
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Car insurance for your state must be current and in your name
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Have an in-state registered car for driving. The vehicle doesn’t have to be in your name.
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Your driver’s license must be in-state.
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Background checks are mandatory, so you must have a Social Security Number.
Background Check Information
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Have a clean driving record for greatest results.
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You will need to pass the background check.
Background checks are done by a reputable 3rd party company. It be days or weeks depending on state volume.
Passing the background check: A look into your past 7 years, and what you cannot have on record.
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Zero accidents with a fatality
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Zero reckless driving
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Zero criminal history reports
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Zero DUI or drug related offenses
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Zero no insurance charges
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Zero driving with suspended license charges
Uber Car Requirements
To drive for Uber you will have to have a specific vehicle that meets Uber car requirements.
UberX vehicle requirements:
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A sedan with 4 doors. Has to seat up to 4 passengers, not including the driver.
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2006 operational vehicle or newer. (Uber’s car year needs vary by city)
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Vehicle plates registered in-state.
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Car must qualify in an Uber vehicle inspection.
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Marked taxi, or salvaged vehicles are not permitted.
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The car’s registration will have to be current.
How to become an Uber driver
Read the easy step-by-step guide to becoming an Uber driver here.
Here is a quick summary of the necessary steps:
Step 1.
Step 2. Complete a car inspection to meet Uber requirements.
Step 3. Wait patiently for your background check to clear.
Step 4. Push the Go Online button in the app and start driving.
