Lyft Logo DRIVER Earnings Cities Help Become a driver RIDER BUSINESS LOG IN SIGN UP HELLO, FUTURE DRIVER Learn what you need to drive with Lyft Already applied? Check out the status of your application WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY Your driver’s license You’ll need to meet the age requirement for your region. A background check We’ll need your consent to complete a criminal background check and to review your driving history. Please note: this is not a credit check. Insurance and other documents If you’re using your own car, upload your insurance, registration. Some regions will require vehicle inspection as well. Learn more. Your car, or a rental You must have a 4-door vehicle, or rent a car through Express Drive. Vehicle requirements vary by region. Learn more. HOW DO I BECOME A LYFT DRIVER? Apply You can fill out the application here, or in the Lyft Driver app — download it from the App Store (iOS) or the Google Play store. Get approved After you’ve uploaded your required documents and passed the background checks, you’re ready to start earning on the road! Drive and earn Review your Driver Guidebook for helpful tips and make sure the Lyft emblem and other required documents are in your car. Open the Lyft Driver app, go online to start getting ride requests and making money on your own schedule. Frequently asked questions How much can I earn? How do I get paid? How long does the application process take? Can I rent a car instead of using my own? Is Lyft safe? Are there other requirements to drive in my city? How does the Lyft Driver app work? What if I’m missing one of the required documents? How can I get additional help? Regions we serve Atlanta Austin Baltimore Boston Chicago Denver Las Vegas Los Angeles Miami Nashville Newark New Orleans New York City Orange County Orlando Philadelphia San Diego San Francisco San Jose Seattle Toronto Washington, DC More cities Ready to start earning? Apply to drive DRIVER Become a Driver Earnings Cities Help Safety Application Requirements Express Drive Bonus Lyft Rewards Driving Opportunities Insurance Hub RIDER Sign up to ride Fare Estimate Lyft Pink Cities Help Safety Business Profile Rewards Events Airports Gift Cards Donate Blog LYFT Careers LyftUp Business Rentals Bikes Scooters Self-Driving Lyft Media Developers Press Investor Relations Lyft driver app Lyft rider app Ride on web Terms Privacy Accessibility Statement © 2021 Lyft, Inc. CPUC ID No. TCP0032513-P