Bolt Driver Sign-Up Requirements

Learn what you need to sign up as a Bolt driver — from required documents to vehicle and registration criteria.

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Document Requirements

Each Bolt driver must meet the following criteria in order to be accepted onto the platform: – Be at least 18 years old – Have a vehicle that meets accepted criteria – Have a smartphone with GPS functionality

Clear Driver Profile Picture
Valid Drivers' License
Photo of the car's exterior with visible number plate
Photo of the car's interior
Vehicle Licence certificate
Government issued ID
Roadworthiness Certificate
LASSRA and LASDRI card for Lagos residents
Obtain your Driver's License
Obtain a LASSRA Card

Frequently asked questions

Collect all your documents before starting the process in order to make it easy for yourself. If you have everything ready with you, it should take you less than 15 minutes to complete all details.

We take email and phone number seriously. Make sure you provide correct and reliable phone number and email address so that we can reach you.

If you have submitted all the required documents, the team will review your application within a few hours. If any document is accepted or declined, you will get an email notification.

You can find all your documents in the "Documents" section of the Driver Portal.

In less than 48 hours you will receive an SMS with a link to create a password and log into your account. You can finally complete your first trip!

Opening a Bolt Driver Account is free of charge. The only costs are those associated with acquiring your documents from the correct authorities.

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Signing up is quick and easy — just gather your essential documents, upload them through the Driver Portal, and our team will review your application within hours. Once approved, you’ll get a link to set up your account and start earning, all at no extra cost beyond your official paperwork.

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