Walmart Spark Requirements
Walmart Spark
driver requirements.
Spark delivers Walmart orders and has a low age minimum and loose vehicle rules. Here's what you need, the background check, and the zone waitlist to expect.
Requirements vary by zone and change often. Last reviewed June 2026.
18+
Minimum age
Any reliable car
Vehicle
First Advantage
Background check
Zone waitlist
Availability
What you need to qualify
Age
18 or older. Local partners may set a higher minimum.
License
A valid state-issued driver's license in your name. No experience required.
Vehicle
Any car suitable for safe, reliable delivery. Motorcycles, motorized bicycles, and scooters aren't allowed, and there's no model-year restriction.
Documents & banking
License, valid SSN, proof of auto insurance, and an active bank account.
Background check
A driving-record and criminal background check through First Advantage. Violent felonies and sex offenses are permanent disqualifiers, with a roughly 7-year look-back for DUI and similar offenses.
Requirements change often and vary by city. Always confirm the current rules on Walmart Spark's official requirements page before you apply.
How to sign up
Sign up and pick a zone
Apply at the Spark Driver site or app and choose your delivery zone.
Verify your identity
Enter your info and upload your insurance, ID, and a selfie.
Pass the background check
Sign the consent docs; the check takes about 1 to 7 days.
Clear the waitlist
Once a spot opens in your zone, set up your earnings and W-9 and start delivering.
Walmart Spark requirements FAQ
18 or older, though local partners may require a higher age in some areas.
Once you're driving, every business mile is deductible. See the Walmart Spark mileage & tax guide, or browse all gig driver requirements.
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