Guide to obtaining a driver ID for taxi in Poland

• What is a driver ID in Poland?
• List of required documents for driver's ID registration
• How to get a driver's ID in Poland?

Today, people who are looking for a job in Poland do not spend much time on it. What do you think are the most popular jobs on the Polish labor market? It goes without saying that logisticians, economists and engineers are required, but all these jobs require knowledge, work experience and specialized education. An excellent and popular option in Poland today is to work as a passenger transportation driver on Uber, Bolt and FreeNow apps.

Working as a taxi driver, you choose when to work and do not depend on anyone. Another advantage is a decent salary, as Optima Partner drivers receive up to 12 thousand PLN every month. But before you start working as a driver, you need to make sure that you meet certain requirements and have all the necessary documents. Today we are going to talk about an important document for working as a taxi driver - driver ID and how to get it.

What is a driver ID in Poland?

Driver's ID (Identyfikator kierowcy TAXI) is a special document that confirms the identity of a taxi driver. This document contains personal data of the taxi driver, his actual photo, identification number, license number, on-board taxi numbers and validity period. The taxi driver's ID is issued for a period of 2 to 50 years.

Not all cities in Poland require this document to work in a taxi. It is issued in the local Użąd and has a different appearance depending on the city where you get it. If a driver ID is required in your city, you are obliged to get it and keep it with you at all times while working. Failure to comply with this rule can lead to serious consequences, including a fine of up to 12 thousand PLN.

List of required documents for driver's ID registration

You will need to provide a certain set of documents in order to obtain a taxi driver ID in Poland. We have prepared a complete list of required documents:

• Medical certificate.
• Certificate from a psychologist.
• One photo 3x4 cm.
• Criminal record certificate from Poland.
• Criminal record certificate from your country (with a certified translation into Polish).
• Driving license. (with a certified translation into Polish).

How to get a driver's ID in Poland?

A person who has not previously worked in a taxi in Poland needs to get a special driver's ID. So, what does it take? Optima Partners receive assistance with the paperwork that is required for the job. Therefore, the process will look as follows:

• Collect the documents. The first thing to do is to take care of all the documents listed above. Optima Partner's legalization department will be happy to advise you on where to obtain a medical certificate, a criminal record certificate, where to get a certified translation and much more.
• Come to the office. Once you have all the necessary documents in hand, go to our office. Our manager will make copies of the documents and go to Urząd the same day to submit your documents.
• Expect an identifier. The ID production time is about 2-3 weeks. Optima Partner assists its drivers in obtaining an ID absolutely free of charge.

If you think you'll have to wait 2-3 weeks just waiting for an ID while sitting at home, that's not the case at all. You only need an ID to work in the Bolt app and FreeNow. We can get you connected to Uber right away so you can start working as soon as possible.