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Uploading your documents

To drive using the Driver app in South Africa, 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 documents

  • SA Professional Driving license
  • Proof of identification. You must be at least 21 years old.
  • Screening check (available at ANY PostNet)
  • Driving evaluation (ONLY CPT, JHB and DBN)
  • Profile photo

Vehicle documents

  • Operating Card (Double Disk)
  • Uber vehicle inspection certificate (Only Dekra certificates will be accepted in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban)
  • Comprehensive vehicle insurance cover
  • Operating License, or Grant/Decision Letter, or an official Application Receipt (from the Department of Transport in Johannesburg, Pretoria or Cape Town)

Tips: uploading your documents

Follow these tips when uploading your documents:

Make sure all required details are clearly visible

Ensure 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.

Driver documents specifications

Scroll left and right to see what’s needed for each of the required documents.

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Vehicle documents specifications

Scroll left and right to see what’s needed for each of the vehicle required documents.