Trying to list your car on HyreCar or drive of Uber and Lyft, but you’re not sure if your car qualifies? We did the research so you don’t have to. Below is a state by state guide for vehicle requirements to determine if your car qualifies for ridesharing. For those that own subcompact cars, please note that Lyft no longer allows drivers to use sub-compact vehicles.
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Alabama
Inspection: Uber/Lyft
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Alaska
Inspection: Uber/Lyft
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Arizona
Inspection: Uber/Lyft
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If you have a vehicle model year that’s at least 1998 or newer, you may qualify for UberEATS Registration Uber accepts both official and temporary Arizona 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. Insurance must be valid in the state of Arizona. In addition, Uber maintains automobile liability insurance on behalf of all U.S. partners. |
Arkansas
Inspection: Uber/Lyft
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
California
Inspection: Uber/Lyft
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Colorado
Inspection: Uber/Lyft
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Document Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
Registration Uber accepts both official and temporary registration documents. The vehicle does not need to be registered in your name to qualify; however, it does need to be registered in the state of Colorado. 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. |
Connecticut
Inspection: Registration
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Document Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. As part of statewide Transportation Network Company Regulations for Connecticut, all partners must keep a paper copy of Certificates of Insurance (COI) in their vehicle while driving on the Uber platform – this includes the COIs associated with the rideshare insruance Uber maintains on behalf of its driver-partners. |
Delaware
Inspection: Uber/Lyft
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Document Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
Registration Uber accepts both official and temporary registration documents. The vehicle does not need to be registered in your name to qualify. State inspection Your motor vehicle must meet all applicable inspection requirement and you must maintain a valid inspection certificate of approval for the vehicle on your car and a copy in your account. 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. |
Florida
Inspection: Registration
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Minimum Requirements
Registration Uber accepts both official and temporary registration documents. The vehicle does not need to be registered in your name to qualify, but the VIN on the insurance must match the VIN on the registration 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. Your name must be listed as a driver as well as the make and year of the vehicle. |
Georgia
Inspection: Registration
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Hawaii
Inspection: Inspection Sticker
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Idaho
Inspection: Registration
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Indiana
Inspection: Registration
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Minimum Requirements
Registration Uber accepts both official and temporary registration documents. The VIN, license plate, and expiration date must be listed on the registration. 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. Your name, vehicle VIN, and expiration date of policy must appear on your insurance document. In addition, Uber maintains automobile liability insurance on behalf of all U.S. partners. |
Iowa
Inspection: Registration
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Minimum Requirements
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 have proof of valid personal Insurance. In addition, Uber maintains automobile liability insurance on behalf of all U.S. partners. |
Illinois
Inspection: Registration
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Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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 have proof of valid personal Insurance. In addition, Uber maintains automobile liability insurance on behalf of all U.S. partners. |
Kansas
Inspection: Registration
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Lyft |
Uber |
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Document Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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 have proof of valid personal Insurance. In addition, Uber maintains automobile liability insurance on behalf of all U.S. partners. |
Kentucky
Inspection: Uber/Lyft
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Lyft |
Uber |
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Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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 have proof of valid personal Insurance. In addition, Uber maintains automobile liability insurance on behalf of all U.S. partners. Uber Decal Under local regulations for Kentucky, all partners must display an Uber decal on their vehicle while online. Place it on your passenger-side, front windshield facing outward. Your can remove it when you decide to go offline and save it for next time. Once your become an Uber partner, we will mail you a decal. You should receive it within 7 business days. Need a temporary decal? Print one at home here. If needed you can also order a new decal here. Vehicle inspection The State of Kentucky requires all partners to complete a vehicle inspection within 30 days of becoming active on the Uber platform. |
Louisiana
Inspection: Break Tag Inspection
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To pick up in Jefferson or St. Tammany Parish:
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. Your name must be on the insurance document and the VIN on the registration and insurance docs must match. In addition, Uber maintains automobile liability insurance on behalf of all U.S. partners. |
Maine
Inspection: Registration
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Document Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Maryland
Inspection: VMDC
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Uber |
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Document Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Massachusetts
Inspection: Registration
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Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
Registration Uber accepts both official and temporary registration documents. The vehicle does not need to be registered in your name to qualify. We will mail you a decal, and you receive it, place it on you passenger-side windshield facing outward. 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. State inspection Your motor vehicle must meet all applicable inspection requirements and you must maintain a valid inspection certificate of approval for the vehicle on your car and a copy in your account. |
Michigan
Inspection: Uber/Lyft
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Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
Registration Uber accepts both official and temporary registration documents. The vehicle does not need to be registered in your name to qualify. We will mail you a decal, and you receive it, place it on you passenger-side windshield facing outward. 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. |
Michigan
Inspection: Uber/Lyft
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Lyft |
Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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 have proof of valid personal Michigan No-Fault Auto Insurance. This must list the vehicle and the driver’s name on the policy. In addition, Uber maintains automobile liability insurance on behalf of all US partners. |
Minnesota
Inspection: Uber/Lyft
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Minimum Requirements
City Knowledge Survey Due to local regulations, all Uber partners must complete a one-time, 10-question City Knowledge Survey to demonstrate knowledge of driving in the Twin Cities.
Uber Vehicle Decals Under local regulations for Minneapolis – St. Paul, all partners must display Uber decals on their vehicle while online. Place one on your front passenger windshield and rear passenger windshield. You can remove them when you decide to go offline and save them 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 partner, we will mail you decals. You should receive it within 7 business days. If you ever need a new decal after you become a partner, you can request a new one be mailed to you. |
Mississippi
Inspection: Registration
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Missouri
Inspection: Registration
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Montana
Inspection: Registration
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Nebraska
Inspection: Uber/Lyft
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Lyft |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Nevada
Inspection: Uber/Lyft
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Lyft |
Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. Vehicle inspection Lincoln requires all uberX/XL vehicles being used for ridesharing to have an annual vehicle inspection. Follow the step-by-step instructions to help you through the process |
New Hampshire
Inspection: Inspection sticker
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Lyft |
Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
New Jersey
Inspection: Registration
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Lyft |
Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. For uberX and uberXL in NJ that means valid insurance with coverage that meets or exceeds New Jersey’s minimum financial responsibility requirements, with that partner’s name on the insurance policy. In addition, Uber maintains automobile liability insurance on behalf of all U.S. partners. |
New Mexico
Inspection: Registration
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
New Mexico
Inspection: ASE inspection
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Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
New York
Inspection: Registration
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Minimum Requirements
TLC insurance and plating
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North Carolina
Inspection: Registration
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
North Dakota
Inspection: Registration
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Ohio
Inspection: Registration
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. Driver’s License Your US driver’s license must not be expired and you will need to indicate that you have had a US license for at least one year (three years if you are 21 or 22). If you have been issued a new driver’s license from the state of Ohio in the past year, please follow the instructions below:
Note: A driving abstract from the Ohio BMV will not satisfy the history requirement for the background check, this can only be done by an old license or the instructions below. |
Oklahoma
Inspection: Registration
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
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Oregon
Inspection: Uber/Lyft
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Pennsylvania
Inspection: Inspection sticker
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Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
Registration Uber accepts both official and temporary registration documents. The vehicle does not need to be registered in your name to qualify. State inspection Your motor vehicle must meet all applicable inspection requirements and you must maintain a valid inspection certificate of approval for the vehicle on your car and a copy in your account. 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. |
Rhode Island
Inspection: Registration
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Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
South Carolina
Inspection: Registration
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Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
South Dakota
Inspection: Registration
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Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Tennessee
Inspection: Registration
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Texas
Inspection: Registration sticker
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Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Utah
Inspection: Registration
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
Driver’s License Salt Lake City partners must have a Utah driver’s license in order to drive on the Uber platform. Registration Uber accepts both official and temporary registration documents. The vehicle does not need to be registered in your name to qualify. However, it does need to be registered in the state of Utah 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. Insurance policies must be taken out in state of Utah |
Vermont
Inspection: Registration
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Lyft |
Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Virginia
Inspection: Registration
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Minimum Requirements
Inspection In Virginia, all vehicles operating on the Uber platform must have proof of a Virginia state safety inspection within 30 days of first trip. The photo must be clear and legible, and must have been completed in the last 12 months. Registration Uber accepts both official and temporary registration documents. The vehicle does not need to be registered in your name to qualify. However, it does need to be registered in the state of Utah 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. Insurance policies must be taken out in State of Utah |
Washington
Inspection: Uber/Lyft
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Lyft |
Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Washington DC
Inspection: State Inspection
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Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
West Virginia
Inspection: Registration
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Lyft |
Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
Wisconsin
Inspection: Registration
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Lyft |
Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
West Virginia
Inspection: Registration
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Lyft |
Uber |
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Document Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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. |
trying to register my car at new york state, (not nyc), and i know its work for suburbs like yonkers and westchester or long island, but you guys need a 19 points inspection that new york dont use in cars,.
Hello Pedro, check out your state requirements here.
https://www.hyrecar.com/blog/state-rideshare-vehicle-requirements/