{
  "batch": "1910-doordash-dashers-platforms",
  "articles": [
    {
      "id": "learn_r1910_doordash_dashers_platforms_doordash_payout_weekly_direct_deposit",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash: payout schedule and method",
      "summary": "DoorDash pays Dashers via weekly direct deposit for deliveries completed Monday through Sunday, with payments appearing by Wednesday night after a 2-3 day processing period",
      "body": "DoorDash pays Dashers via weekly direct deposit for deliveries completed Monday through Sunday, with payments appearing by Wednesday night after a 2-3 day processing period\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“Through Direct Deposit, Dashers choose to get paid on a weekly basis for all deliveries or tasks completed between Monday and Sunday of the previous week (ending Sunday at midnight). Payments are transferred directly to a bank account with a 2-3 day processing period and usually appear by Wednesday night.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.doordash.com/en-us/dashers/article/how-is-dasher-pay-calculated",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "Through Direct Deposit, Dashers choose to get paid on a weekly basis for all deliveries or tasks completed between Monday and Sunday of the previous week (ending Sunday at midnight). Payments are transferred directly to a bank account with a 2-3 day processing period and usually appear by Wednesday night.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1910-doordash-dashers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash",
      "topic": "payout schedule and method",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1910_doordash_dashers_platforms_doordash_payout_fastpay_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash: payout processing fee",
      "summary": "DoorDash charges a $1.99 fee per Fast Pay cash-out for Dashers in the US and Canada",
      "body": "DoorDash charges a $1.99 fee per Fast Pay cash-out for Dashers in the US and Canada\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“Fast Pay gives Dashers in the United States and Canada the ability to cash out their earnings daily for a small fee of $1.99.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.doordash.com/dashers/s/article/What-is-Fastpay?language=en_US",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "Fast Pay gives Dashers in the United States and Canada the ability to cash out their earnings daily for a small fee of $1.99.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1910-doordash-dashers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash",
      "topic": "payout processing fee",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "applies_to_scope": "Also applies to Canada; Australia has no fee; NZ not available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1910_doordash_dashers_platforms_doordash_payout_fastpay_eligibility",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash: payout eligibility requirements",
      "summary": "To use Fast Pay a Dasher must have completed at least 25 lifetime deliveries, been on the platform for at least 14 days since activation, and have a debit card set up at least 7 days prior",
      "body": "To use Fast Pay a Dasher must have completed at least 25 lifetime deliveries, been on the platform for at least 14 days since activation, and have a debit card set up at least 7 days prior\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“To be eligible to use Fast Pay to cash out your earnings daily, you must meet the following requirements: You've completed at least 25 lifetime deliveries or tasks; You've been on the DoorDash platform for at least two weeks (14 days) since activation; You set up Fast Pay and added your debit card at least 7 days ago.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.doordash.com/dashers/s/article/What-is-Fastpay?language=en_US",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "To be eligible to use Fast Pay to cash out your earnings daily, you must meet the following requirements: You've completed at least 25 lifetime deliveries or tasks; You've been on the DoorDash platform for at least two weeks (14 days) since activation; You set up Fast Pay and added your debit card at least 7 days ago.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1910-doordash-dashers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash",
      "topic": "payout eligibility requirements",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1910_doordash_dashers_platforms_doordash_pay_base_pay_range",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash: base pay per delivery",
      "summary": "DoorDash base pay ranges from $2 to $10+ depending on estimated time, distance, and desirability of the offer",
      "body": "DoorDash base pay ranges from $2 to $10+ depending on estimated time, distance, and desirability of the offer\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“Base pay is DoorDash's base contribution for each offer. This will range from $2-10+ when a Dasher chooses to earn per offer, depending on the estimated time, distance, and desirability of the offer.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.doordash.com/en-us/dashers/article/how-is-dasher-pay-calculated",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "Base pay is DoorDash's base contribution for each offer. This will range from $2-10+ when a Dasher chooses to earn per offer, depending on the estimated time, distance, and desirability of the offer.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1910-doordash-dashers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash",
      "topic": "base pay per delivery",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1910_doordash_dashers_platforms_doordash_signup_age_requirement",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash: minimum age eligibility",
      "summary": "DoorDash Dashers must be at least 18 years old, with higher age requirements in certain states: 19 in AZ, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, KY, MT, NJ, NM, TX, UT, WV and 21 in California",
      "body": "DoorDash Dashers must be at least 18 years old, with higher age requirements in certain states: 19 in AZ, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, KY, MT, NJ, NM, TX, UT, WV and 21 in California\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“Dashers must be 18* years or older. *Prospective Dashers in Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia must be at least 19 years old. Prospective Dashers in California must be at least 21 years old.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.doordash.com/dasher/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "Dashers must be 18* years or older. *Prospective Dashers in Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia must be at least 19 years old. Prospective Dashers in California must be at least 21 years old.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1910-doordash-dashers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash",
      "topic": "minimum age eligibility",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1910_doordash_dashers_platforms_doordash_signup_id_verification",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash: identity verification requirements",
      "summary": "DoorDash requires a valid US government-issued ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, passport card, permanent resident card, or employment authorization card) and a selfie to match the ID photo, processed via Persona",
      "body": "DoorDash requires a valid US government-issued ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, passport card, permanent resident card, or employment authorization card) and a selfie to match the ID photo, processed via Persona\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“At this time, you are required to use a current and valid US government-issued ID: Driver's License, State ID, Passport, Passport Card, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.doordash.com/en-us/dashers/article/dasher-identification-verification-faq",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "At this time, you are required to use a current and valid US government-issued ID: Driver's License, State ID, Passport, Passport Card, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1910-doordash-dashers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash",
      "topic": "identity verification requirements",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1910_doordash_dashers_platforms_doordash_signup_background_check",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash: background check requirement",
      "summary": "DoorDash requires a background check including Motor Vehicle Report and Criminal History Report for Dashers using a motor vehicle; most checks complete within a day but some take up to a week or longer",
      "body": "DoorDash requires a background check including Motor Vehicle Report and Criminal History Report for Dashers using a motor vehicle; most checks complete within a day but some take up to a week or longer\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“Background checks consist of the following: Motor Vehicle Report (if you have indicated that you will be using a motor vehicle to dash); Criminal History Report. Most background checks are completed within a day, but some can take up to a week or longer.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.doordash.com/en-us/dashers/article/dasher-signup-process",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "Background checks consist of the following: Motor Vehicle Report (if you have indicated that you will be using a motor vehicle to dash); Criminal History Report. Most background checks are completed within a day, but some can take up to a week or longer.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1910-doordash-dashers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash",
      "topic": "background check requirement",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1910_doordash_dashers_platforms_doordash_exclusivity_no_exclusive",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash: exclusivity terms",
      "summary": "DoorDash does not restrict Dashers from working for competitors or other businesses; Dashers retain the right to perform services for other businesses and consumers",
      "body": "DoorDash does not restrict Dashers from working for competitors or other businesses; Dashers retain the right to perform services for other businesses and consumers\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“DoorDash does not have the right to restrict Contractor from performing services for anyone else at any time, even if they directly compete with DoorDash, and even when Contractor is logged into the DoorDash Platform so long as performing such services does not otherwise violate this Agreement.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.doordash.com/en-us/legal/article/dx-ica",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "DoorDash does not have the right to restrict Contractor from performing services for anyone else at any time, even if they directly compete with DoorDash, and even when Contractor is logged into the DoorDash Platform so long as performing such services does not otherwise violate this Agreement.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1910-doordash-dashers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash",
      "topic": "exclusivity terms",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "rules.content"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1910_doordash_dashers_platforms_doordash_employment_independent_contractor",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash: employment classification",
      "summary": "DoorDash Dashers are independent contractors, not employees, and do not receive wages, vacation pay, holiday pay, or benefits from DoorDash",
      "body": "DoorDash Dashers are independent contractors, not employees, and do not receive wages, vacation pay, holiday pay, or benefits from DoorDash\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“Contractor shall not receive any wages, including vacation pay or holiday pay, from DoorDash, nor shall they participate in or receive any other benefits, if any, available to DoorDash's employees.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.doordash.com/en-us/legal/article/dx-ica",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "Contractor shall not receive any wages, including vacation pay or holiday pay, from DoorDash, nor shall they participate in or receive any other benefits, if any, available to DoorDash's employees.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1910-doordash-dashers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash",
      "topic": "employment classification",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "money.tax"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1910_doordash_dashers_platforms_doordash_insurance_no_workers_comp",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash: insurance and workers' compensation",
      "summary": "DoorDash does not provide workers' compensation insurance to US Dashers; Contractors are responsible for maintaining their own workers' compensation or occupational accident insurance unless required by law",
      "body": "DoorDash does not provide workers' compensation insurance to US Dashers; Contractors are responsible for maintaining their own workers' compensation or occupational accident insurance unless required by law\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“Contractor acknowledges and understands that, unless otherwise required by law, Contractor will not be eligible for workers' compensation benefits through DoorDash and is instead responsible for maintaining their own workers' compensation insurance or occupational accident insurance.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.doordash.com/en-us/legal/article/dx-ica",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "Contractor acknowledges and understands that, unless otherwise required by law, Contractor will not be eligible for workers' compensation benefits through DoorDash and is instead responsible for maintaining their own workers' compensation insurance or occupational accident insurance.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1910-doordash-dashers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash",
      "topic": "insurance and workers' compensation",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "applies_to_scope": "DoorDash maintains workers' comp in Canada where required by law",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "safety.legal"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1910_doordash_dashers_platforms_doordash_signup_takes_new_workers",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash: account creation eligibility",
      "summary": "DoorDash accepts new Dashers; sign up takes a few minutes and most Dashers start earning within days of approval; no prior experience required",
      "body": "DoorDash accepts new Dashers; sign up takes a few minutes and most Dashers start earning within days of approval; no prior experience required\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“Signing up in the U.S. takes just a few minutes, and most Dashers start earning within days of being approved. No prior experience is required.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.doordash.com/dasher/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "Signing up in the U.S. takes just a few minutes, and most Dashers start earning within days of being approved. No prior experience is required.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1910-doordash-dashers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash",
      "topic": "account creation eligibility",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1910_doordash_dashers_platforms_doordash_tax_1099_reporting",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash: tax reporting obligations",
      "summary": "DoorDash reports payments to Contractors on a calendar year basis using IRS Form 1099 if the volume and type of payments qualify; Contractors are responsible for reporting all payments and cash gratuities to tax authorities",
      "body": "DoorDash reports payments to Contractors on a calendar year basis using IRS Form 1099 if the volume and type of payments qualify; Contractors are responsible for reporting all payments and cash gratuities to tax authorities\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“DoorDash shall report all reportable payments made to Contractor on a calendar year basis or other appropriate basis using an appropriate United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 1099... Contractor agrees to report all such payments and any cash gratuities to the appropriate federal, state, provincial, and local tax authorities, as required by law.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.doordash.com/en-us/legal/article/dx-ica",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "DoorDash shall report all reportable payments made to Contractor on a calendar year basis or other appropriate basis using an appropriate United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 1099... Contractor agrees to report all such payments and any cash gratuities to the appropriate federal, state, provincial, and local tax authorities, as required by law.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1910-doordash-dashers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash",
      "topic": "tax reporting obligations",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "money.tax"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}