NSW Driver Authority Application

All Uber driver-partners in NSW are required to hold ‘Private Hire Vehicle’ (PHV) Driver Authority issued by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS). We can assist you in applying for your Authority by submitting your documentation to the RMS on your behalf.

Before your application is submitted to the RMS office you must have provided Uber with the following documents:

1. A completed Driver Authority Application (complete this form t.uber.com/dacapp)
2. A valid NSW Driver’s Licence
3. A valid Passport/Birth Certificate
4. A copy of your Vehicle Insurance

Once all these requirements are satisfied, we will complete a Criminal Background Check on your behalf and submit this along with your application to the RMS. Your application for a Driver Authority will cost $80 which will be taken from your Uber account. This covers the cost of your application with the RMS and the cost to run a background check as part of the application process.

Alternatively, you may apply for Driver Authority directly with the RMS – for details please see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will my application take?

Once we have submitted your documentation to the RMS, your application can take up to 3 weeks to be issued. The RMS may reach out to you if they require further documents to complete your application. Please ensure you check your email and phone for details on what additional information may be required. Be sure to submit any additional documents to the RMS ASAP so that your application can be processed.

Do I need to complete a Medical form with my application?

If you are aged 60 years and older, you will need to complete an additional Medical Assessment form with a GP in order to complete your application for a Driver Authority with the RMS.

• Over 60 Medical Form

If you are under 60, you may also be required to complete a separate Medical form with your GP. The RMS or Uber will be in contact if this is the case.

• Under 60 Medical Form

For more information on completing a Medical form, as well as GPs around NSW who offer competitive pricing, visit this page.

What should I do if the RMS contacts me about my application?

We may be in contact regarding additional information that is required in order to complete your application for a Driver Authority. Please keep an eye out for an email or phone call with any additional requirements.

You can get in contact with the RMS via the following methods if they request more information or documentation from you:

• Email: daapplications@transport.nsw.gov.au
• Phone: (02) 9689 8888
• In Person: Level 4, 16-18 Wentworth Street, Parramatta, NSW, 2150

There are a few common reasons for the RMS to request additional information. They are:

1. Australian Driving History:

   If you have held your NSW licence for less than 5 years and have driven in another Australian state in that time, you will be required to submit your previous driving record. You can visit the following websites to obtain your driving history or visit us at our Greenlight Hub and we can help!State: Queensland Victoria South Australia Western Australia Tasmania

2. Identification documents:

   If you have been contacted regarding a resubmission of key identification document, please ensure you send these through to daapplications@transport.nsw.gov.au along with your licence number and full name. Please visit us at our Greenlight Hub locations for help!

3. Additional Medical requirement:

   As listed above, if you have been asked to submit an additional Medical assessment completed by a GP, you must scan and send this to rmsmedicals@transport.nsw.gov.au. Please ensure you have included your full name and licence number in the email. For more information on completing a Medical form, as well as GPs around NSW who offer competitive pricing, visit this page.