Driver abstract
To become a driver, you’ll need to add your 3-year personal driver abstract to your Uber profile. Learn below what a driver abstract is and how to order one.
What is a driver abstract?
Your driver abstract is a summary of your driving record. It includes your merit and demerit points, convictions, and suspensions. You can order your personal driver abstract at your nearest registry agent location.
Abstract requirements to drive using Uber
- Calgary
- Your driver abstract must be for a 3-year period or more and must have been obtained within the last 30 days
- You cannot have a single major conviction on your abstract, and no more than 3 minor convictions
- You cannot have licence suspensions or any convictions for failure to produce insurance
- Merit courses have no impact on abstract eligibility
- Edmonton
- Your driver abstract must be for a 3-year period or more and must have been obtained within the last 30 days
- You cannot have a single major conviction (4 demerit points or more) on your abstract, and no more than 3 minor convictions (3 demerit points or less)
- You cannot have any licence suspensions or convictions for driving without insurance
- Merit courses have no impact on abstract eligibility
- Red Deer
- Your driver abstract must be for a 3-year period or more and must have been obtained within the last 30 days
- You cannot have a single major conviction on your abstract, and no more than 2 minor convictions
How to get a driver abstract
1. Visit your nearest registry agent
A Service Alberta registry can provide your driver abstract.
You’ll need to bring an accepted form of ID with you.
2. Fill out application
Take your application to a Service Alberta registry agent.
Wait to sign and date your form in front of the registry agent clerk.
3. Upload your abstract
Once you receive your driver abstract, upload it through the Uber Driver app or upload your documents by using the link below.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I get my driver abstract?
All Service Alberta registry agents in Alberta should be equipped to provide your abstract.
- How much does it cost to order a driver abstract?
The cost may vary, but typically you can expect it to cost around $25.
- How long does it take to get a driver abstract?
Once you go to a registry and ask for your abstract, you should receive it shortly after payment while you're there.
- How many years worth of history must I provide?
Uber requires you to provide 3 or more years of driving history.
- Is it possible to have 4 demerit points and still drive using Uber?
- Yes, as long as those 4 demerit points were not the result of one single incident, and the total demerit points on your abstract do not exceed 4.
- Merit courses will have no effect on 4-demerit-point convictions or on the overall number of convictions listed.
- Does Uber accept a commercial abstract?
Uber will accept personal and commercial abstracts, provided the abstract meets Uber's requirements.
- What might cause me to fail the requirements?
A major conviction (4 demerit points or more), a conviction for failure to produce insurance, and a licence suspension are all reasons for not passing the requirements.
Support at every turn
If you have any questions about your driver abstract or any of the other steps to becoming a driver, we’re here to help.
Come meet our team of Uber Experts at the nearest Uber Greenlight. We’ll answer any questions that you have and help you get started.
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