Getting started
To get started, you'll need to have the following documents to drive or deliver with Uber in British Columbia. Take a photo of each and upload them to your Uber account.
Required documents overview
Your account profile includes personal and vehicle documents, such as photos of your driver's licence and vehicle insurance. Get the details about driving with Uber in your city.
- Driver requirements
British Columbia driver's licence
Proof of work eligibility
Owner's certificate of insurance and vehicle registration
- Vehicle requirements
ICBC Commercial Driving record
Commercial vehicle inspection report
Tips for uploading your documents
Make sure all required details are clearly visible
Ensure that your document contains all required details before uploading. The entire document should be clearly visible.
Upload your driver's licence first
This will speed up the approval process when we need to cross-check your licence with other documents.
Upload one image or PDF at a time
You can go here to get more information about uploading your documents through the Driver app.
Original documents only
We do not accept photocopied documents, so please make sure you only upload original documents.
It's the quickest and easiest way to upload your documents.
Required documents
1. Driver's licence
Driving with Uber
- 21+ years old
- Class 1, 2, or 4 (note: the Class 4 restricted licence is the simplest to complete, and it meets BC rideshare requirements)
- If you're uploading an interim licence, please include a government-issued photo ID (e.g. BC services card, passport) in the same photo to verify your identity
Delivering with Uber Eats
- 21+ years old
- British Columbia Class 1-5 driver’s licence or equivalent
- A driver’s licence is required to deliver with Uber Eats if using a car, but not if delivering using a bike
2. Proof of work eligibility
Proof of work eligibility is required for driving and delivering with Uber. Proof of work options include any of the following:
- Passport
- Residency card
- Birth certificate
- Citizenship card
- Work permit
Delivering with Uber Eats
- Proof of work eligibility is required to deliver (car and bike) with Uber Eats. If delivering by bike, the proof of work serves as your photo ID.
- If your proof of work does not contain a photo, please include a separate photo ID in the same picture.
3. Owner's Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Registration
Driving with Uber
- Please be sure to include all 4 corners of the full document (including the top half, Owner's Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence, and the bottom half, Vehicle Registration)
- Vehicle must be 9 years or newer
- Must have 4 doors and 5 seats
- Cannot be rebuilt or salvaged
- If you are taking a picture, ensure that it is not blurry and that the licence plate number and VIN on the insurance is clearly legible
Note: Uber is working with the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) to maintain insurance coverage on behalf of rideshare drivers operating in British Columbia. See details here.
Delivering with Uber Eats
- Vehicle registration and insurance is required to deliver with Uber Eats if using a car but not a bike
- Vehicle must be 20 years or newer
- Vehicle must be registered in British Columbia
4. Driving record
Driving with Uber
- Obtain your Commercial Driving Record from ICBC for free
- Once you've received your Commercial Driving Record, upload it to your profile within 30 days
- If you have less than 3 years of driving experience in BC but have driven elsewhere, please submit your ICBC abstract and out-of-province abstract here
Requirements:
- No more than 3 minor violations in the last 2 years
- No major violations, suspensions, or prohibitions in the last 3 years
Delivering with Uber Eats
- Obtain your Driving Record from ICBC for free
- Once you've received your Driving Record, upload it to your profile within 30 days
- Driving Record review is required to deliver with Uber Eats if using a car but not if delivering using a bike
5. Commercial vehicle inspection report
Driving with Uber
- You will need to pass a commercial vehicle inspection at an approved facility. Note: other inspection reports cannot be accepted.
Once you have the completed commercial vehicle inspection report, upload a clear photo of the report to your Uber account—a full photo with all 4 corners.
Delivering with Uber Eats This document is not required if you're delivering with Uber Eats.
- Driving with Uber
- 21+ years old
- Class 1, 2, or 4 (note: the Class 4 restricted licence is the simplest to complete, and it meets BC rideshare requirements)
- Not accepted: Class 5
- Delivering with Uber Eats
- 21+ years old
- British Columbia Class 1-5 driver’s licence or equivalent
- A driver’s licence is required to deliver with Uber Eats if using a car, but not if delivering using a bike
- Proof of work options
- Passport
- Residency card
- Birth certificate
- Citizenship card
- Work permit
- Delivering with Uber Eats
- If delivering by bike, the proof of work serves as your photo ID
- If your proof of work does not contain a photo, please include a separate photo ID in the same picture
- Driving with Uber
- Include all 4 corners of the full document
- Vehicle must be 9 years old or newer
- Must have 4 doors and 5 seats
- Cannot be rebuilt or salvaged
- Ensure that photographed documents are not blurry (licence plate number and VIN must be clearly legible)
- Delivering with Uber Eats
- Vehicle registration and insurance is required to deliver with Uber Eats if using a car but not a bike
- Vehicle must be 20 years or newer
- Vehicle must be registered in British Columbia
- Driving with Uber
- Obtain your Commercial Driving Record from ICBC online for free (see link below)
- Once you've received your Commercial Driving Record, upload it to your profile within 30 days
- If you have less than 3 years of driving experience in BC but have driven elsewhere, please submit your ICBC abstract and out-of-province abstract here
- Delivering with Uber Eats
- Obtain from ICBC online for free (see link below)
- After receiving your Driving Record, upload it to your profile within 30 days
Note: a Driving Record is not required if delivering using a bike
- Driving with Uber
- Drivers must pass a Commercial Vehicle Inspection at an approved facility
- Once the inspection is passed, upload a clear, full photo of the report with all 4 corners showing to your Uber account
- Delivering with Uber Eats
This document is not required if you're delivering with Uber Eats.
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