Vehicle requirements in your country
Which car is right for you? Make sure it meets Uber car requirements in your city and remember that you’ll make more money if you keep your costs low.
Your vehicle must-haves
- 12-year-old-vehicle or newer
- 4-door vehicle
- Good condition with no cosmetic damage
- No commercial branding
- Pass a vehicle inspection
Registration
Uber accepts both official and temporary registration documents. The vehicle does not need to be registered in your name to qualify.
Insurance
All partners must maintain their own insurance policy in accordance with state and local laws. In addition, Uber maintains automobile liability insurance on behalf of all U.S. partners.
Eligible vehicles list
Find the vehicle makes and models that are eligible to drive with Uber in your city.
Vehicle options in Maryland
Uber Eats
Deliver food from the areas top restaurants to doors across the DMV.
Additional requirements
- Model year must be 20 years old or newer
- 2-door or 4-door vehicle
- No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles
- No commercial branding
- Vehicle inspection not required
No car? No problem. You can also deliver Uber Eats by bike.
Uber Black
Offer luxury rides in the original Uber black car service.
Additional requirements
- Keep a star rating of 4.85 or higher
- Commercial insurance
- Additional document required
Vehicle requirements
- 6-year-old vehicle or newer
- Exterior: black only
- Interior: black leather or vegan leather only
- Seat at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver
- No cosmetic damage or missing pieces
- Working windows
- No visible stains
- Operational A/C
Uber Black SUV
Make room for the whole crew with this high-end vehicle service. Only black SUVs qualify.
Additional requirements
- Keep a star rating of 4.85 or higher
- Commercial Insurance
- Additional document required
Vehicle requirements
- 6-year-old vehicle or newer
- Exterior: black only
- Interior: black Leather or vegan leather only
- Seat at least 6 passengers in addition to the driver
- No cosmetic damage or missing pieces
- Working windows
- No visible stains
- Operational A/C
Comfort
Comfort was designed to maximize possibilities on the Uber platform.
Additional requirements:
- Maintain eligibility on a different Uber option such as UberX, Select, UberXL, Uber Black, or Uber Black SUV
- Have a minimum star rating of 4.85 and have completed at least 100 trips
- Drive a vehicle with more legroom than smaller, compact cars eligible for UberX and that meet the minimum vehicle year requirement
Accepted documents - VA & MD
- The only valid Virginia state inspection certificate is from the Virginia State Police.
- This certified Maryland Vehicle Inspection Report is one of two valid forms of proof of inspection in the state. The other is Maryland State Police Inspection Certificate.
Accepted documents - PA
The only accepted Pennsylvania State Inspection Certificate is the PennDOT sticker.
Uber vehicle decals
Under local regulations for Maryland, all drivers must display an Uber decal on their vehicle while online. Place one on your rear passenger side window facing outward. You can remove it when you decide to go offline and save it for the next time. Pro tip: keep the paper it comes with to place your sticker on when not in use.
Once you become an Uber driver, we will mail you a decal. You should receive it within 7 business days. If you ever need a new decal after you become a driver, you can request a new one be mailed to you. You can also pick one up at your local Greenlight Hub.
Local requirements
To ensure that you stay safe and compliant on the road, all drivers should be aware of local regulatory requirements.
Maryland compliance
- State inspection
All vehicles operating on the Uber platform need a state vehicle inspection on file.
You must have a paper Virginia, Maryland, or Pennsylvania state inspection certificate to demonstrate completion of a valid vehicle inspection. This document is required for ALL vehicles even if new.
- TNO license
The Maryland Public Service Commission requires that all transportation network company drivers apply for a temporary transportation network operator (TNO) license in order to conduct trips in Maryland.
You may conduct trips while your application is pending.
- Don't accept a street hail
You may not accept street hails (a request for a trip that is not made through the app). Soliciting and/or accepting street hails is a violation of our policy as well as local and state law.
If you violate this policy, you will face severe legal consequences, and you may lose access to the Uber platform.
- Mobile device safety
You should always operate your smartphone, including any phones with the Uber app, in a manner consistent with local and state laws.
Virginia has specific restrictions on using mobile devices while driving.
- Proof of insurance
You must carry proof of your personal insurance with you in your vehicle at all times. If you are involved in an accident or pulled over by law enforcement, you may also need to show proof of the Rasier policy Certificate of Liability insurance.
- Inform us of any changes
You are required to notify us of any change in your driver’s license status, motor vehicle registration, or motor vehicle insurance as well as any arrest or charge for a crime or driving offense, including any arrest or charge that would require you to register on the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry or on the US Department of Justice's National Sex Offenders Public Website.
Maryland regulations require that any Uber driver arrested or convicted of a crime notify Uber within 3 business days of the arrest or conviction. You can notify Uber here.
Inspection requirements
Take a picture of your vehicle inspection and upload it to your account. Make sure the picture is clear and easy to read, and that it meets the following requirements:
- Must be a Virginia, Maryland, or Pennsylvania state inspection
- Virginia and Maryland inspections will allow pickup access in Maryland, Virginia, and DC
- Pennsylvania vehicle inspections only allow for pickups in Maryland and Virginia
- Must have been performed in the last 12 months if 10 years old or newer
- Must have been performed in the last 6 months if your vehicle is a 2006 or 2007
- Cannot be an emissions inspection
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If you would like to drive using the Uber app and need to be connected with a licensed fleet company, as per local regulatory requirements, please connect with some of the fleets listed here.
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The information provided on this web page is intended for informational purposes only and may not be applicable in your country, region, or city. It is subject to change and may be updated without notice.
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