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Vehicle and document requirements

Vehicle and document requirements

Columbus

Does your vehicle qualify to drive with Uber? Most four-door cars do, but requirements vary by vehicle option. See if your vehicle qualifies and find out what documents you need to hit the road!

Minimum requirements

Vehicle

15-year-old vehicle or newer
4-door vehicle
Good condition with no cosmetic damage
No commercial branding

Registration

Uber accepts both official and temporary registration documents. The vehicle does not need to be registered in your name to qualify.

Insurance

All partners must maintain their own insurance policy in accordance with state and local laws. In addition, Uber maintains automobile liability insurance on behalf of all U.S. partners. Learn about vehicle insurance here.

Driver's license

Your US driver's license must not be expired and you will need to indicate that you have had a US license for at least one year (three years if you are 21 or 22).

If you have been issued a new driver's license from the state of Ohio in the past year, please follow the instructions below:

Upload a photo of your old driver's license to Checkr to complete your background check
If you do not have a copy of your old license, click the link below and download Form 1173 to request your driving history from the Ohio BMV. Once you receive the records, please upload it to Checkr to complete your background check

Note: A driving abstract from the Ohio BMV will not satisfy the history requirement for the background check, this can only be done by an old license or the instructions below.

how to obtain your driver history

Vehicle options in Columbus

UberX

Most newer cars qualify to drive with UberX, the most popular vehicle option for riders.

Please note that subcompact vehicles may not be eligible for all incentives.*

Additional requirements

4-door vehicle with independently opening passenger doors
Have 5 factory-installed seats and seat belts
Working windows and air conditioning
No vans, box trucks, or similar vehicles
No taxi cabs, government cars, or other marked vehicles
No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles
No aftermarket seating modifications, such as installed seats, seat belts, or BedRyder systems

UberXL

Seat extra passengers—and earn higher fares—with your high-capacity vehicle.

Additional requirements

4-door vehicle with independently opening passenger doors
Have 7 factory-installed seats and seat belts
Working windows and air conditioning
No vans, box trucks, or similar vehicles
No taxi cabs, government cars, or other marked vehicles
No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles
No aftermarket seating modifications, such as installed seats, seat belts, or BedRyder systems

Select

Mid-tier luxury sedans command higher fares. See our list of eligible vehicle models.

Driver requirements

Rating of 4.75 or higher
Minimum of 30 completed trips

Additional requirements

Model year 2010 or newer
Leather or vinyl interior with no tears
Seat at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver
Working windows and air conditioning
No full-sized vans or trucks
No taxi cabs, government cars, or other marked vehicles
No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles
Must be on the eligible vehicles listing below

Even if all of the above criteria is met, the Uber Operations Team reserves the right to disallow participation in the Select class as seen fit.

At this time, Uber is not accepting new Select vehicles in Columbus.

Black

Offer luxury rides in the original Uber black car service.

Additional requirements

Keep a star rating of 4.85 or higher
5-year-old vehicle or newer
Commercial insurance
Columbus Livery License
Black exterior in excellent condition
Black leather interior with no tears
Seats for at least 4 riders in addition to the driver
Under 200,000 miles

Comfort

Comfort was designed to maximize possibilities on the Uber platform.

Additional requirements:

Maintain eligibility on a different Uber option such as UberX, Select, UberXL, Uber Black, or Uber Black SUV
Have a minimum star rating of 4.85 based on at least 250 trips
Drive a vehicle with more legroom than smaller, compact cars eligible for UberX and that meet the minimum vehicle year requirement

Uber vehicle decals

The Uber decal must be displayed in your windshield when picking up and dropping off at the airport. Place it on your front passenger windshield facing outward.

Once you become an Uber partner, we will mail you a decal. You should receive it within 7 business days. If you ever need a new decal after you become a partner, you can request a new one be mailed to you. You can also pick one up at your local Greenlight Hub.

Need a temporary decal? Print one at home here.

Uber delivery services

Find more ways to earn. Drivers 19 years of age and older may qualify for delivery services, like UberEATS.

Delivery for Uber

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*Drivers signing up with a subcompact vehicle may not be eligible for all incentives or promotions. This does not affect drivers’ eligibility for referral rewards or guaranteed signup earnings. Ineligible models include the BMW i3, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Aveo5, Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Metro, Fiat 500, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Honda Insight, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Mazda2, Mini Cooper, Mitsubishi Mirage, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, Nissan Versa, Nissan Versa Note, Pontiac G3, Toyota Prius C, Toyota Yaris, and Toyota Yaris iA.