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Once you’re approved, you’ll also be able to drive anywhere in Massachusetts.


- 2009 or newer
  - See if your car qualifies for [Black](https://help.lyft.com/hc/en-us/articles/115012923147-Lyft-Lux-Lux-Black-and-Lux-Black-XL-rides-for-drivers#qualify) to earn more on each ride
- 4 doors
- 5-8 seats, including the driver’s
- Valid license plate
- Not on the list of ineligible [subcompact vehicles](https://help.lyft.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013077448-Vehicle-requirements#sub) 
- Or rent a car through [Express Drive](https://www.lyft.com/expressdrive) with standard insurance included 


- Valid driver’s license — Temporary or out-of-state licenses are also acceptable
- 1 year of driving experience and be 25 or older
- Pass two-part driver screening: both Lyft and the Massachusetts DPU will review your driving history and criminal background check
- Any smartphone that can download and run the Lyft Driver app



- Proof of vehicle insurance
- Proof of  vehicle registration (Note: for MA registered drivers, your proof of registration is also your proof of insurance)
- TNC Inspection within 365 days 
- Driver profile photo — [Learn how](https://help.lyft.com/hc/en-us/articles/115012925787-How-to-take-and-update-driver-document-photos#profilephoto) to take the best photo.
- [See examples](https://help.lyft.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013078468-Massachusetts-Driver-Information) of these documents




[See requirements](https://www.lyft.com/driver-application-requirements "See requirements") 

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