DoorDash Driver Requirements
DoorDash driver
requirements.
Becoming a Dasher is one of the easiest gig roles to start. Here's the minimum age, what you need to deliver by car or bike, and how the background check works.
Requirements vary by market and change often. Last reviewed June 2026.
18+*
Minimum age
Car, bike or scooter
How you deliver
None
Driving experience
Nationwide
Availability
What you need to qualify
Age
18 in most states, 19 in some (AZ, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, KY, MT, NJ, NM, TX, UT, WV), and 21 in California.
License or ID
A valid driver's license if you deliver by car. For bike-only delivery, any government ID works, no license required.
How you deliver
Car, motorcycle, bike, e-bike, or scooter. Bike and scooter delivery is offered in select urban markets (like NYC, SF, DC, Chicago); most other areas are car-only.
Documents
Your name, date of birth, license number (for car), auto insurance (for car), and SSN for the background check.
Background check
An SSN-based background check, usually about a day but sometimes longer.
Requirements change often and vary by city. Always confirm the current rules on DoorDash's official requirements page before you apply.
How to sign up
Start the application
Enter your zip code, email, and phone number.
Submit your info
Add your profile details and, if delivering by car, your license and insurance.
Download the Dasher app
Finish your profile in the app.
Pass the background check
Once it clears, schedule a Dash and start delivering.
DoorDash requirements FAQ
You must be at least 18 in most states, 19 in a number of states, and 21 in California. Check your state's age on DoorDash's requirements page.
Once you're driving, every business mile is deductible. See the DoorDash mileage & tax guide, or browse all gig driver requirements.
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