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Vehicle requirements
Does your vehicle qualify to drive with Uber? Most four-door cars do, but requirements vary by vehicle option.
Minimum requirements
- DC and Virginia vehicles must be 15 years or newer
- Maryland vehicles must be 12 years or newer
- 4-door vehicle
- Good condition with no cosmetic damage
- No commercial branding
- Pass a vehicle inspection
Registration
Uber accepts both official and temporary registration documents. The vehicle does not need to be registered in your name to qualify.
Insurance
All drivers 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. drivers.
Eligible vehicles list
Find the vehicle makes and models that are eligible to drive with Uber in your city.
Vehicle options in Washington, DC
UberX
Most newer cars qualify to drive with UberX, the most popular vehicle option for riders.
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 government cars or other marked vehicles
- No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles
- No aftermarket seating modifications, such as installed seats, seat belts, or BedRyder systems
- Meeting these requirements will also qualify your vehicle for UberPool. Learn more about UberPool here.
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
Uber Black SUV
Make room for the whole crew with this high-end vehicle service. Only black SUVs qualify.
Additional requirements
- Keep a star rating of 4.85 or higher
- Commercial Insurance
- Additional document required
Vehicle requirements
- 5-year-old vehicle or newer
- Exterior: black only
- Interior: black Leather or vegan leather only
- Seat at least 6 passengers in addition to the driver
- No cosmetic damage or missing pieces
- Working windows
- No visible stains
- Operational A/C
Uber Black
Offer luxury rides in the original Uber black car service.
Additional requirements
- Keep a star rating of 4.85 or higher
- Commercial insurance
- Additional document required
Vehicle requirements
- 5-year-old vehicle or newer
- Exterior: black only
- Interior: black leather or vegan leather only
- Seat at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver
- No cosmetic damage or missing pieces
- Working windows
- No visible stains
- Operational A/C
Uber Eats
Deliver food from the areas top restaurants to doors across the DMV.
Additional Requirements
- 20-year-old vehicle or newer
- 2-door or 4-door vehicle
- No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles
- No commercial branding
- Vehicle inspection not required
No car? No problem. You can also deliver Uber Eats by bike
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
Under local regulations for Washington, DC, all drivers must display an Uber decal on their vehicle while online. Place one on your rear passenger window facing outward. You can remove it when you decide to go offline and save it for the next time. Pro tip: keep the paper it comes with to place your sticker on when not in use.
Once you become an Uber driver, 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 driver, you can request a new one be mailed to you.
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 and UberRUSH.