Uploading your documents
To drive using the Driver app, you are required to upload certain documents to get your account set up. Refer to the information below when uploading each document.
Required documents
- Driver's license
- Vehicle insurance and registration
- Background check
- Profile photo
These documents are required across the US, but if you visit a local Greenlight Hub or review your city's local information, you can get potential additional requirements for driving on the Uber platform.
Tips for uploading your documents
Follow these tips when 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 license first
This will speed up the approval process when we need to cross-check your license 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.
Submit original documents only
We do not accept photocopied documents, so please make sure you only upload originals.
It may take up to 48 hours for your documents to be reviewed and verified.
Driver history verification
Copy of a previous driver's license
If you still have your previous driver’s license (or a picture / photocopy), all you need to do is provide a photo of that driver’s license to Checkr.
Click on “Upload Required Documents” to submit your previous driver’s license.
If no copy of a previous driver's license
You'll have to obtain a driver record
Download and print Form 1173 to request a previous Driver’s License Application from the Ohio BMV. See our sample form for guidance in filling this out.
Download and print our note template, which specifically requests a “Previous” application.
- Fill in the number of years needed and sign.
- If you are under 23, Uber requires three years of prior driving experience. Partners 23 and over are required to prove at least one year.
Make a $5.00 check or money order payable to Ohio Treasurer of State.
Mail the above three items to the following address:
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Attn: BMV Records
P.O. Box 16520
Columbus, Ohio 43216-6520
- Once you receive your results, upload to the Checkr portal.
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