What background checks look for

The background check looks at 2 things:

  1. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
  2. Criminal history

Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

To drive with Uber, you need a valid US driver’s license and one year of US driving experience (3 years if you’re under age 25). To deliver, you only need a valid US driver’s license. California requires all drivers to be 25 years old. In addition to meeting license history requirements, your driver’s license must be active and free of disqualifying restrictions.

Criminal history

Subject to and in accordance with state and local law, some types of criminal convictions such as murder, sexual assault, and terrorism-related offenses will disqualify you, no matter when they happened. Convictions at any time in your lifetime for violent crimes, sexual offenses, being a registered sex offender, and other types of crimes are also disqualifying. Pending charges for these types of crimes are also disqualifying until they are resolved in your favor. Depending on applicable regulations, laws, and practices in the city where you want to drive, the background check may include an individual assessment that considers provided evidence of rehabilitation or good character.

More about Uber background checks

Background checks:

  • Don’t include a credit check.
  • Can vary by city to follow local laws and regulations for rideshare and delivery drivers, and Uber’s safety standards. Local laws may disqualify people for crimes or driving history not mentioned in this article.
  • Are performed after drivers receive notice of their conditional engagement in New York City.
  • Can include your entire adult history beginning at age 18, depending on applicable regulations, laws, and practices in the city where you want to drive or deliver.
  • Are performed by one of our third-party background check providers (Checkr, HireRight, and Samba Safety).