membership requirements

Who is eligible to become a Zipcar member?

1. Be at least 21 years old (or 18 years old and affiliated with certain Zipcar partner universities)
2. Have a valid driver's license for at least one year
   • If you have a Canadian license from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan or the Yukon Territories, click here. (For BC, we accept Class 560 or below licenses only. For Ontario, we cannot accept Class G1 licenses.)
   • If you have a license from outside the US/Canada or from Puerto Rico, click here.
3. Have a driving record that meets the following requirements:
   • If you're age 21+:
     • Have had no more than two "incidents" (moving violations or accidents) in the past three years and no more than one in the past 18 months.
     • Have had no major violations in the past three years.
       Major Violations

       • Excessive speed (20 mph or more over speed limit)
       • Operating to endanger, reckless driving, etc.
       • Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage
       • Operating a motor vehicle with a suspended or revoked license
       • Speeding in a school zone (or similar events)
     • Have had no alcohol or drug related violations in the past seven years.
   • If you're age 18-20:
     • Have had no "incidents" (moving violations or accidents).
     • Have had no major violations.
       Major Violations

       • Excessive speed (20 mph or more over speed limit)
       • Operating to endanger, reckless driving, etc.
       • Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage
       • Operating a motor vehicle with a suspended or revoked license
       • Speeding in a school zone (or similar events)
     • Have had no alcohol or drug related violations.