Providing accurate and valid vehicle documentation is essential for rideshare drivers to ensure safety, legality, and smooth operations. Valid registration, proof of insurance, and often a vehicle inspection report may be required to help protect drivers and passengers, but also help avoid potential fines or penalties.
Keeping this documentation up-to-date is crucial for staying compliant with rideshare company requirements and local regulations, creating a trustworthy and professional experience for everyone involved.
Car and document requirements vary from market to market. In cities where UBER inspections are needed, virtual inspections are not acceptable. Please check Uber's website to see which inspection vendors are approved. Use this chart to find your particular requirements:
City (A-Z) | Registration Requirements | In-State Registration Required? | Inspection Requirements |
Atlanta, GA | Official or Temporary, can be registered outside of GA | No | Not Required |
Baltimore, MD** | Official or Temporary, can be registered outside of MD | Yes | Baltimore Inspection Vendors |
Boston, MA | Official or Temporary, can be registered outside of MA | No | State & TNC |
Dallas, TX | Official or Temporary, can be registered outside of TX; Registration Sticker Accepted | No | Not Required |
Denver, CO | Official or Temporary, Must be Registered in CO | Yes | Denver Inspection Vendors |
Houston, TX | Official or Temporary, can be registered outside of TX; Registration Sticker Accepted | No | Not Required |
Las Vegas, NV | Official or Temporary, Must be Registered in NV | Yes | Las Vegas Inspection Vendors |
Los Angeles, CA | Official or Temporary, Must be Registered in CA | Yes | Los Angeles Inspection Vendors |
Miami, FL | Official or Temporary, can be registered outside of FL | No | Not Required |
New Jersey | Official or Temporary, can be registered outside of NJ | No | Not Required |
Philadelphia, PA | Official or Temporary, can be registered outside of PA, No commercial Reg | No | Philadelphia Inspection Vendors |
Phoenix, AZ | Official or Temporary, can be registered outside of AZ | No | Phoenix Inspection Vendors |
Portland, OR | Official or Temporary, can be registered outside of OR | No | Portland Inspection Vendors |
Sacramento, CA | Official or Temporary, Must be Registered in CA | Yes | Sacramento Inspection Vendors |
San Diego, CA | Official or Temporary, Must be Registered in CA | Yes | San Diego Inspection Vendors |
San Francisco, CA | Official or Temporary, Must be Registered in CA | Yes | San Francisco Inspection Vendors |
Washington, DC** | Official or Temporary, Must be Registered in MD, VA, or Washington, DC | Yes | Washington, DC Inspection Vendors |
Virginia** | Official or Temporary, Must be Registered in MD, VA, or Washington, DC | Yes | Virginia state inspection |
**HyreCar recommends getting a VA state inspection for DC, VA and MD which should be sufficient for Uber in all 3 areas.**