Why is Uber asking for a picture of my ID?

They want to make sure you are who you say you are and have proof that you possess a driver's license before they waste time requesting your driving record.



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You must submit a real-time photo of yourself and not a photo of an existing photo of yourself or a photo of someone else. And always remember, make sure your profile photo is up to date. We want to ensure that transgender and transitioning drivers are always able to earn using the Uber app.

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If you order products like alcohol or weed through Uber Eats, you need to prove you're of legal age by sharing a picture of your ID. Couriers can't see your ID details after they make the delivery, Uber says.

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Uber will complete a verification of the ID and also check that no other account is associated with that document. In some countries, Uber may also allow riders to take a photo of themselves to help verify their account.

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Uber and Lyft provide rides to drivers and in exchange get a portion of what riders pay for the trip. Uber verifies identity to ensure that the driver who picks you up is the person they hired and screened. They also use the verification to prevent identity theft.

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This is to help keep the Users and App safe for everyone. For this reason, to help verify that your account is yours, and is not being used by other people, we may occasionally ask you to take a real-time photo of yourself before you go online.

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Go paperless as much as possible and secure your online accounts with strong passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA). Never send anyone a picture of your ID. Hackers and cybercriminals can access cloud photo databases to steal your ID.

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Uber checks that a driver's face matches what the company has on file through a program called “Real-Time ID Check.” It was rolled out in the US in 2016, in India in 2017, and then in other markets. “This prevents fraud and protects drivers' accounts from being compromised.

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Your verification steps
  1. Once you're matched with a ride, you'll receive the driver's photo and their name, the vehicle make, model and registration number.
  2. You'll also be sent this vehicle information via a push notification with instructions to check these details before you hop into your ride.


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A driver or delivery person can lose access to their account for: Discriminating or making offensive remarks on the basis of race, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under relevant law.

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Short answer: If you've requested a trip or told us you need a car within 24 hours of signing up, we'll verify your account within 1 business hour. You'll receive an email and an SMS when your account has been verified.

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If you notice at pickup that your rider looks younger than 18 and the ride request did not have the “UberX • Teen” label, you may ask them to show you a valid driver's license or ID card for confirmation.

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?If you use Uber, enable 'Verify Your Ride' in your settings,? creator Cathy Padrayes explained in a recent Instagram post. ?It requires the driver to ask for a pin in order to start the trip, so you'll know you're in the right car.?

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The Uber privacy policy states that we never sell your data to third parties to make sure you have complete control over your data, and our team is always available through our help section if you have any concerns.

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To update your name, email, phone number, or password for your Uber rider account:
  1. Open the app menu and tap “Settings.”
  2. Tap the bar that displays your name, phone number, and email.
  3. Tap the detail you want to change and enter the updated information.
  4. Make your updates and click “Save.”


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