Vehicle Inspection for Uber & Lyft Drivers in Minnesota

The Uber and Lyft inspection requirements in Minnesota change based on the city in which you drive, but regardless of your city, RideShare Mechanic won’t be able to help you with our video chat inspection service, due to the requirements in the state.

For drivers based in the twin cities (Minneapolis-St. Paul), you must take your car to a city-approved inspection site. This can be done at many local mechanics, so we recommend that you pick one close to you and call to confirm that they will conduct the Uber inspection for you. If they conduct the inspection, then they should have the inspection form already printed off with them, so you may not need to print it off.

Although this is the expectation set forth by Uber, it obviously would not hurt to call them and confirm that they have the form.

Similar to Uber, Lyft also requires an inspection protocol that is a bit unique compared to other states, and for this reason, RideShare Mechanic is unable to provide a Lyft inspection over video chat for Minnesota-based drivers.

For of all, vehicles in Minnesota must be 2004 or newer, but for those that are between 2004 and 2008, they must have fewer than 150,000 miles at the time of inspection.

So where should you go to get this inspection? You must go to an approved inspection provider in the city; find approve places in this map.

As always, be sure to call the shop in advance to confirm that they will perform your Lyft inspection, and also be sure to print the form and take it with you. Inspection fees range from $30-$40.

Our recommendation for areas outside of Minneapolis/St. Paul is to schedule an inspection with YourMechanic. YourMechanic is a service that will send a mechanic to your car to perform mechanic services, including the vehicle inspection. Schedule an appointment here.

Uber vehicle requirements in Minnesota

What is it exactly that inspectors are looking for when your vehicle gets checked out in Minnesota? Well, first they’ll ask for the year, make, and model of your vehicle. Uber’s vehicle requirements vary from state to state, but some requirements are standard for all drivers- for example, your car must have 4 doors and enough room for at least 4 passengers, all of which have their own functioning seatbelt.

Minimum requirements for uber

• 15-year-old vehicle or newer
• Vehicles that are between 11 and 15 years old must have fewer than 150,000 miles
• 4-door vehicle
• Good condition with no cosmetic damage
• No commercial branding

Minnesota Uber vehicle inspection form

For drivers residing outside the twin cities (outside of Minneapolis-St. Paul), Uber requires a different inspection form. Here is an example of what the inspection is for Uber in these regions:

You can print that inspection form off and take it with you to a local mechanic or you can have a mechanic from YourMechanic come to your car and fill out the form.

Uber Greenlight Hub Locations in Minnesota

There are many Uber Greenlight Hubs all over the country where you can have your Uber vehicle inspection (if if needed) or just seek assistance on Uber issues. Below is a list of Uber Greenlight Hubs in Minnesota:

Minnesota Greenlight Hub in Roseville, MN

2055 Rice Street, Rice Business Center Roseville, MN 55113

Lyft vehicle requirements in Minnesota

Depending on the state regulations, Lyft’s vehicle requirements may vary, but there are a few things that are an absolute must for all drivers. These include having valid registration and be a 4-door vehicle with working seatbelts for all passengers and the driver. On top of these basic features, the 19-point inspection will consider cosmetic and mechanical requirements that your vehicle should meet.

Vehicle requirements

• 2004 or newer
• 2008 vehicles and older must have less than 150K mileage
• 4 doors
• 5-8 seats, including the driver’s

Document requirements

• Vehicle inspection form
• Minnesota or Wisconsin driver’s license
• Driver photo
• Vehicle insurance

Minnesota Lyft vehicle inspection form

If you take your car to a local mechanic in Minnesota, you will have to print and take the Lyft vehicle inspection form with you. The mechanic will check your vehicle and fill it out, and pass or fail your car upon completion.

For drivers who are based in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul), the inspection form that must be filled out looks like this:

Outside of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul), you will need the same form filled out, but the mechanic won’t necessarily be one on the map provided above.

Duluth – drivers are required to have their vehicle inspected by an ASE certified mechanic. An inspection location will be assigned in your driver application.

Lyft vehicle inspection locations in Minnesota

If you prefer to take your vehicle to a physical location for an inspection (as opposed to using RideShare Mechanic’s virtual inspection service), you can do an online search for “Lyft Inspection” + “THE NAME OF YOUR CITY”.

Inspection location other than RideShare Mechanic:

You have the option to visit a certified mechanic. Or, of course you can take the easiest and most cost-effective option with RideShare Mechanic, allowing you to have the vehicle inspection from wherever your car is.