How old do you have to be to work for Instacart?

You have to be at least 18 years old to be eligible to work for Instacart.Along with this, you need to be legally authorized to work in the United States and have consistent access to a vehicle for deliveries. You also need to live in a city where Instacart operates, have an operating smartphone, and be able to lift 50 pounds. No delivery experience is necessary.

Instacart does not have a traditional hiring process, so you simply need to meet the above requirements and then submit an application to drive on their website. You only need to meet the requirements for approval on your application so if you meet the standards, you can expect to begin working shortly after you submit it.