Blacklane only partners with registered, insured chauffeur businesses. For more information, see Can anyone become a Blacklane partner?
Getting started
Start your application on our partner application page.
Select the country and city you're based in or closest to so that you can preview the vehicle and document requirements for your area.
Don't see your city? See Which cities does Blacklane operate in?
Applying as a partner
Got all the documents and at least one of the vehicles listed? Great. Click the confirmation box at the bottom of the page and provide us with your contact details, and we'll send you a confirmation email which will guide you to creating your account and accessing the onboarding portal.
The onboarding portal will steer you through the remainder of the process, where you can provide your company information and a copy of your documents.
You'll also be asked to complete some chauffeur training modules which will familiarize you with Blacklane's procedures and policies.
What happens after you apply?
Before your account can go live, you'll need to:
Add your company details and answer a few questions about your business
Sign your partner contract and add your bank details (see How do I sign my Blacklane contract?)
Complete the chauffeur training
Upload the documents for your company, your first chauffeur and your first vehicle
Verify your identity with Onfido, if you'll be driving (see Onfido guide: step by step)
Complete a background check, if you'll be driving in the US (see Background check guide)
Any other chauffeurs you add will complete their own documents, training and identity check.
When these steps are done and your documents are approved, we'll invite you to an onboarding webinar (see How can I book a webinar?). Once you've completed the webinar, your account will be set live.
Which documents will I need?
The documents you need depend on your city. You'll see the list for your city when you select it on the partner application page, and next to each upload field in the partner portal. Most cities ask for documents for your company (such as business registration, tax and insurance documents), and for each chauffeur and vehicle.
For help getting your documents approved first time, see Tips for uploading documents.
Applying in the US: tax details
The US doesn't use VAT, so you won't have a VAT number. When you add your company details:
VAT ID/Number: enter N/A.
Business Registration Number: enter the number from your state business registration (issued by your Secretary of State).
You'll also need to upload a W-9 form. Make sure the name, address and tax number on your W-9 match your other company documents, and select only one tax classification. Some cities also ask for a Federal Tax ID / EIN certificate from the IRS. If so, it will be in your city's document list.
How long does it take to register?
For how long each stage usually takes, see How long does it take to become a Blacklane partner? We'll keep in touch with you by email throughout the process so you always know what the next step is.
