Uber Eats Driver Requirements
Uber Eats driver
requirements.
Uber Eats has lower requirements than Uber rideshare, and in some cities you can deliver by bike or on foot. Here's the minimum age and what you need by delivery method.
Requirements vary by city and change often. Last reviewed June 2026.
18–19*
Minimum age
Car, bike or on foot
How you deliver
None
Driving experience
Nationwide
Availability
What you need to qualify
Age
19 to deliver by car, motorbike, or scooter; 18 to deliver by bike or on foot. This is lower than Uber's rideshare minimum.
License or ID
A valid driver's license for car or motorbike. For bike or on-foot delivery, a government photo ID is enough, no license needed.
How you deliver
A 2- or 4-door car, a motorbike or scooter, a bike, or on foot. Bike, scooter, and on-foot options are available only in certain cities.
Documents
License or government ID, a profile photo, your SSN, and vehicle insurance if delivering by a motorized vehicle. You can upload docs within 14 days of your first delivery.
Background check
An SSN-based screening, plus a driving-record check for motorized delivery methods.
Requirements change often and vary by city. Always confirm the current rules on Uber Eats's official requirements page before you apply.
How to sign up
Sign up and pick a method
Choose how you'll deliver: car, scooter, bike, or on foot.
Enter your info
Provide your name, SSN, and date of birth, plus license and vehicle details if motorized.
Upload documents
You have up to 14 days after your first delivery to submit your docs.
Pass screening and deliver
Once your check clears, start accepting delivery requests.
Uber Eats requirements FAQ
19 if you deliver by car, motorbike, or scooter, and 18 if you deliver by bike or on foot. That's lower than Uber's rideshare age requirement.
Once you're driving, every business mile is deductible. See the Uber Eats mileage & tax guide, or browse all gig driver requirements.
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