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 cannot accept Class 7 New driver licenses. 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.