State by State Rideshare Requirements

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ALABAMA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid AL license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, violent crimes, sex offenses, reckless driving
Vehicle Requirements:
- 15 years old or newer
- 4-door, no major damage or salvage title
Insurance:
- Alabama state minimums + TNC coverage
State Info: Alabama TNC Info

ALASKA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid AK license
Background Check: Required (state and federal level)
Disqualifying Offenses: Felony convictions, DUI, drug offenses
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years old or newer
- Must pass a safety inspection
Insurance:
- Alaska liability minimums + TNC coverage
State Info: Alaska DOT

ARIZONA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid AZ license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, assault, major traffic violations in the last 7 years
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, pass vehicle inspection
Insurance:
- Arizona liability minimums + TNC insurance
State Info: Arizona MVD

ARKANSAS

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid AR license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: Felonies, DUI, reckless driving
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, in good working condition
Insurance:
- State minimums + commercial or TNC coverage
State Info: Arkansas DPS

CALIFORNIA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid CA license with at least 1 year of driving history
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, violent felonies, sex offenses, reckless driving
Vehicle Requirements:
- 15 years or newer
- 4-door, must pass inspection, no salvage titles
Insurance:
- Minimum $50,000 per person / $100,000 per accident + TNC coverage
State Info: CPUC – California TNC Info

COLORADO

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid CO license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, assault, felony convictions, reckless driving
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, must pass inspection
Insurance:
- Colorado liability minimums + TNC coverage
State Info: Colorado TNC Info

CONNECTICUT

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid CT license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, violent crimes, license suspensions
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, good condition
Insurance:
- Connecticut minimum + TNC coverage
State Info: CT DMV

DELAWARE

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid DE license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, reckless driving, sex or violent crimes
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, must pass inspection
Insurance:
- Delaware minimum + commercial/TNC coverage
State Info: Delaware DMV

FLORIDA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid FL license
Background Check: Mandatory (criminal + MVR)
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, hit & run, theft, violent/sexual crimes
Vehicle Requirements:
- 15 years or newer
- 4-door, good condition, must pass inspection
Insurance:
- Florida state minimums + TNC coverage
State Info: FLHSMV – TNC Guidelines

GEORGIA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid GA license with at least 1 year of driving history
Background Check: Required (criminal & driving record)
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, assault, license suspension
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, no salvage or rebuilt title
Insurance:
- Georgia state minimums + TNC insurance
State Info: Georgia PSC – TNC Info

HAWAII

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid HI driver’s license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, reckless driving, violent crimes, sex offenses
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, must pass annual safety inspection
Insurance:
- Hawaii minimum liability + TNC coverage
State Info: Hawaii DMV

IDAHO

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid ID license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, assault, drug charges, felony convictions
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door vehicle, in safe operating condition
Insurance:
- Idaho minimum liability + TNC/commercial insurance
State Info: Idaho DMV

ILLINOIS

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid IL license
Background Check: Required (includes fingerprinting in Chicago)
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, violent crimes, reckless driving (within 7 years)
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- Must pass vehicle inspection (stricter in Chicago)
Insurance:
- Illinois liability + TNC coverage
State Info: Chicago TNC Info

INDIANA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid IN license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: Felony convictions, DUI, drug trafficking, assault
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, clean title, working AC/heater
Insurance:
- Indiana minimum + TNC insurance
State Info: Indiana BMV

IOWA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid IA license
Background Check: Required (criminal + driving history)
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, felonies, reckless or aggressive driving
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- Must be 4-door, pass inspection if required
Insurance:
- Iowa minimum + TNC coverage
State Info: Iowa DOT

KANSAS

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid KS license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, violent crimes, drug-related felonies
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- No salvage or rebuilt titles
Insurance:
- Kansas liability minimums + TNC policy
State Info: Kansas DMV

KENTUCKY

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid KY license
Background Check: Required (state + national)
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, license suspension, criminal or violent offenses
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, good condition, must meet state inspection rules
Insurance:
- Kentucky liability + rideshare/TNC policy
State Info: Kentucky DMV

LOUISIANA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid LA driver’s license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, vehicular assault, sex crimes, serious felonies
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, no major damage, must be inspected
Insurance:
- Louisiana minimum + TNC coverage
State Info: Louisiana OMV

MAINE

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid ME license
Background Check: Required (state and federal)
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, felony convictions, violent or sexual offenses
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, pass safety inspection
Insurance:
- Maine minimum liability + TNC policy
State Info: Maine BMV

MARYLAND

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid MD license
Background Check: Required (includes fingerprinting)
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, drug offenses, assault, felonies
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- Must pass MD state vehicle inspection
Insurance:
- Maryland minimums + commercial/TNC insurance
State Info: Maryland PSC – TNC Info

MASSACHUSETTS

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid MA license
Background Check: Required (CORI & RMV)
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, license revocation, serious felonies
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, pass inspection, no cosmetic damage
Insurance:
- MA minimum + TNC policy
State Info: Mass.gov – TNC Page

MICHIGAN

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid MI license
Background Check: Required (criminal & MVR)
Disqualifying Offenses: Felony (last 5 years), DUI, suspended license
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, no salvage, pass inspection
Insurance:
- Personal auto + rideshare/TNC policy
State Info: Michigan LARA – Rideshare

MINNESOTA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid MN license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, criminal sexual conduct, drug trafficking, violent crimes
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, must pass inspection
Insurance:
- MN liability + TNC coverage
State Info: Minnesota DPS

MISSISSIPPI

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid MS license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, assault, reckless endangerment, felonies
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, clean title, good mechanical condition
Insurance:
- Mississippi liability minimums + TNC policy
State Info: Mississippi DMV

MISSOURI

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid MO license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, criminal offenses involving violence or fraud
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, meet inspection and safety standards
Insurance:
- Missouri minimums + TNC coverage
State Info: Missouri DOT

MONTANA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid MT license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, felony assault, reckless driving, sex offenses
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, must be roadworthy
Insurance:
- Montana minimum liability + TNC coverage
State Info: Montana DOJ – MVD

NEBRASKA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid NE license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, criminal activity, violent felonies
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, must pass inspection
Insurance:
- Nebraska minimum + TNC insurance
State Info: Nebraska DMV

NEVADA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid NV license
Background Check: Required (includes fingerprinting)
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, sexual/violent felonies, drug charges
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, must pass Nevada TNC inspection
Insurance:
- Nevada minimum + commercial or TNC insurance
State Info: Nevada DMV – TNC Page

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid NH license
Background Check: Required (criminal + driving history)
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, reckless driving, sex offenses, major felonies
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, well-maintained, pass inspection
Insurance:
- NH state minimums + rideshare coverage
State Info: NH DMV

NEW JERSEY

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid NJ license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, assault, criminal convictions involving fraud or violence
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, good condition, must pass NJ inspection
Insurance:
- NJ minimum + TNC coverage
State Info: New Jersey MVC – TNC Info

NEW MEXICO

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid NM license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, assault, drug trafficking, violent felonies
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, safe operating condition
Insurance:
- NM liability minimums + TNC coverage
State Info: New Mexico MVD

NEW YORK

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: TLC license required in NYC; valid NY license elsewhere
Background Check: Required (includes fingerprinting)
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, drug charges, assault, violent felonies
Vehicle Requirements:
- NYC: Must be TLC-licensed vehicle
- Elsewhere: 10 years or newer, 4-door
Insurance:
- TLC insurance in NYC; personal + TNC elsewhere
State Info: NYC TLC

NORTH CAROLINA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid NC license
Background Check: Mandatory (state & national)
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI/DWI, theft, violent felonies, reckless driving
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- No cosmetic damage or mechanical issues
Insurance:
- NC liability minimums + TNC coverage
State Info: NC DMV

NORTH DAKOTA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid ND license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, felony offenses, driving-related violence
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, clean title, pass vehicle inspection
Insurance:
- ND minimums + TNC policy
State Info: ND DOT

OHIO

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid OH license
Background Check: Required (state and national)
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, license suspension, criminal activity
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, no salvage title
Insurance:
- Ohio minimums + TNC insurance
State Info: Ohio BMV

OKLAHOMA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid OK license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, felony convictions, dangerous driving
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, in safe operating condition
Insurance:
- Oklahoma liability minimums + TNC policy
State Info: OK DPS

OREGON

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid OR license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, sexual offenses, reckless driving, violent crime
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, pass DEQ (if applicable), good condition
Insurance:
- Oregon minimum + TNC coverage
State Info: Oregon DMV

PENNSYLVANIA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid PA license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, theft, drug trafficking, felonies
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, must pass state inspection
Insurance:
- PA liability minimums + TNC insurance
State Info: PennDOT

RHODE ISLAND

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid RI license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, assault, felonies, repeated traffic violations
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, clean and safe condition
Insurance:
- RI minimums + rideshare/TNC coverage
State Info: RI DMV

SOUTH CAROLINA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid SC license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, assault, reckless endangerment, criminal offenses
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, pass vehicle inspection
Insurance:
- SC minimums + commercial/TNC insurance
State Info: SCDMV

SOUTH DAKOTA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid SD license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, assault, felonies, habitual traffic violations
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, clean condition
Insurance:
- South Dakota minimum liability + TNC policy
State Info: SD DPS

TENNESSEE

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid TN license
Background Check: Required (criminal and MVR)
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, violent or sexual felonies, reckless driving
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, no salvage title
Insurance:
- TN minimum + TNC/commercial coverage
State Info: TN DMV

TEXAS

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid TX license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, assault, reckless driving, felony convictions
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, AC, no major damage
Insurance:
- Texas minimums + TNC coverage
State Info: Texas TNC Info

UTAH

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid UT license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, serious criminal offenses, license suspension
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, pass emissions and safety tests
Insurance:
- Utah minimums + rideshare insurance
State Info: Utah DMV

VERMONT

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid VT license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, violent felonies, reckless endangerment
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, must pass state inspection
Insurance:
- VT minimums + TNC insurance
State Info: Vermont DMV

VIRGINIA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid VA license
Background Check: Required (state and national)
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, assault, reckless driving, criminal record
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, safety inspection required
Insurance:
- Virginia minimums + TNC policy
State Info: Virginia DMV

WASHINGTON

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid WA license
Background Check: Required (fingerprinting in some cities)
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, felony convictions, sex offenses
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, must meet city/state inspection
Insurance:
- Washington minimums + TNC insurance
State Info: WA Licensing

WEST VIRGINIA

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid WV license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, violent crimes, habitual violations
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, clean title, safe condition
Insurance:
- WV minimums + rideshare policy
State Info: WV DMV

WISCONSIN

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid WI license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, license suspension, criminal convictions
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, pass emissions/safety if required
Insurance:
- Wisconsin minimums + TNC policy
State Info: WI DMV

WYOMING

Minimum Driver Age: 21
License: Valid WY license
Background Check: Required
Disqualifying Offenses: DUI, reckless driving, violent felonies
Vehicle Requirements:
- 10 years or newer
- 4-door, mechanically sound
Insurance:
- WY minimums + TNC coverage
State Info: WY DOT

State Requirements

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