Gopuff Driver Requirements
Gopuff driver
requirements.
Gopuff drivers run orders from a local fulfillment center. Here's the age minimum (higher than most delivery apps), what you need by method, and the background check.
Requirements and availability vary by metro. Last reviewed June 2026.
21+
Minimum age
Car or bike
How you deliver
Required
Background check
Select metros
Availability
What you need to qualify
Age
You must be 21 or older, largely because Gopuff delivers alcohol.
License or ID
A valid US driver's license to deliver by vehicle. The bicycle option needs only a valid US government ID, with no license or insurance. Motorcycles and mopeds need a license and insurance.
Vehicle
A vehicle and car insurance in your name. Some locations also require registration and inspection.
Documents & banking
License, car insurance in your name, registration and inspection where required, plus your SSN and bank details collected during signup.
Background check
A criminal and driving-record check through a third party. Recent license suspensions, multiple moving violations, or a DUI in the last 7 years can disqualify you.
Requirements change often and vary by city. Always confirm the current rules on Gopuff's official requirements page before you apply.
How to sign up
Apply
Sign up through the Gopuff delivery-partner signup.
Sign and submit
Agree to the partner terms and submit your documents.
Pass the background check
Clear the criminal and driving-record check, usually in 1 to 3 days.
Complete onboarding
Finish certification, including any alcohol-delivery training, then start.
Gopuff requirements FAQ
You must be at least 21, mainly because Gopuff delivers alcohol. That's a higher minimum than most food-delivery apps.
Once you're driving, every business mile is deductible. See the Gopuff mileage & tax guide, or browse all gig driver requirements.
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