To become a Dasher (a delivery driver for DoorDash), you need to meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old (in some states like Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia, the minimum age is 19)
- Have a valid U.S. driver's license if delivering by car; if delivering by bike, a form of ID is required
- Have a Social Security number for the background check
- Have access to a vehicle (car, scooter, motorcycle, or bicycle, depending on your location)
- Own a smartphone (iPhone or Android) with at least iOS 11 or Android 7.0 and preferably 3GB RAM or more to run the Dasher app smoothly
- Pass a background check that reviews criminal history, driving record, and motor vehicle report
- Have valid vehicle insurance if delivering by car
After signing up online and completing the background check, you will receive a Dasher activation kit including items like a delivery bag and DoorDash card to start delivering
. In summary, the key steps are signing up online, providing required documents (ID, Social Security number, driver's license), passing a background check, and having the necessary equipment (vehicle and smartphone) to deliver
