Additional drivers who are not present at the time of pickup
Apr 3, 2015, 11:08 pm
#16
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I noticed on the new website there is a place to enter the information (including DL) of an additional driver.
I am not sure if this means they no longer have to be present in those cases where they typically would be or not, but thought it was interesting.
I am not sure if this means they no longer have to be present in those cases where they typically would be or not, but thought it was interesting.
Apr 7, 2015, 5:56 am
#17
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Might be hi-jacking the thread, in that case, I'm sorry. I have EC membership, can I then add my girlfriend as a driver, with no additional charge? We are living together, but are not married.
Apr 7, 2015, 7:01 am
#18
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I'm sure you can add her but she won't be a covered additional driver per Emerald Club rules. You will have to add her at the counter. Depending on what contract you use you may or may not have to pay as well.
Apr 7, 2015, 10:06 pm
#19
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I believe if you are living with your girlfriend she is considered a "domestic partner" that is covered as an additional driver per the Emerald club terms and conditions. I'm not a lawyer, but my understanding is that if her driver's license lists the same address as you she should be covered as a domestic partner.
Apr 13, 2015, 12:58 pm
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I believe if you are living with your girlfriend she is considered a "domestic partner" that is covered as an additional driver per the Emerald club terms and conditions. I'm not a lawyer, but my understanding is that if her driver's license lists the same address as you she should be covered as a domestic partner.
Jun 18, 2015, 10:09 am
#22
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I am new to National, having been status-matched from Hertz "No1 Gold Plus 5*", where I don't need to supply my spouse's details each time we pick up a car as Hertz have the details on record. I hope I can avoid having to call at the counter to supply additional driver details for my spouse each time we pick up a car?
Jun 18, 2015, 2:31 pm
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Is this when a rental reservation is made, or in the Emerald "profile" section? If the latter I am unable to see space for additional driver's details.
I am new to National, having been status-matched from Hertz "No1 Gold Plus 5*", where I don't need to supply my spouse's details each time we pick up a car as Hertz have the details on record. I hope I can avoid having to call at the counter to supply additional driver details for my spouse each time we pick up a car?
I am new to National, having been status-matched from Hertz "No1 Gold Plus 5*", where I don't need to supply my spouse's details each time we pick up a car as Hertz have the details on record. I hope I can avoid having to call at the counter to supply additional driver details for my spouse each time we pick up a car?
Still, adding them if there's a way is probably best practice, since I'm sure laws could vary state to state and certainly outside the US.
That said, Mrs. Lee drives my rental cars all the time in various places across the US (including PR) and I've never worried about it. She has returned them many times as well with no questions asked, though I'm always the one that picks up.
Of course...we've never had an issue where liability would be a problem. (Runs to find wood to knock on)
Jun 19, 2015, 9:48 pm
#24
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Is this when a rental reservation is made, or in the Emerald "profile" section? If the latter I am unable to see space for additional driver's details.
I am new to National, having been status-matched from Hertz "No1 Gold Plus 5*", where I don't need to supply my spouse's details each time we pick up a car as Hertz have the details on record. I hope I can avoid having to call at the counter to supply additional driver details for my spouse each time we pick up a car?
I am new to National, having been status-matched from Hertz "No1 Gold Plus 5*", where I don't need to supply my spouse's details each time we pick up a car as Hertz have the details on record. I hope I can avoid having to call at the counter to supply additional driver details for my spouse each time we pick up a car?
For the purposes of this Paragraph, “authorized driver” means the (a) renter, (b)
the renter’s spouse if the spouse is a licensed driver and satisfies the car rental
company’s minimum age requirement; (c) the renter’s employee or co-worker if they are
engaged in business activity with the person to whom the vehicle is rented, are licensed
drivers, and satisfy the rental company’s minimum age requirements; (d) any person
who operates the vehicle during an emergency situation; and (e) any person expressly
listed by the car rental company on the renter’s contract as an authorized driver.
the renter’s spouse if the spouse is a licensed driver and satisfies the car rental
company’s minimum age requirement; (c) the renter’s employee or co-worker if they are
engaged in business activity with the person to whom the vehicle is rented, are licensed
drivers, and satisfy the rental company’s minimum age requirements; (d) any person
who operates the vehicle during an emergency situation; and (e) any person expressly
listed by the car rental company on the renter’s contract as an authorized driver.
Jun 20, 2015, 5:48 am
#25
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Thanks for the advice.
I did Tweet National. After some duff information like Your spouse must appear at the rental counter w/ you, have a valid drivers license, & sign the rental agreement. An additional daily National Car Rental fee of $10 may apply for any additional drivers. Plz let me know if you have any additional questions. Safe travels! -Keisha
After I pointed out that (From National web site) 'No Second Driver Fees.. Never pay extra when family members and business associates do the driving'
The final advice was You are correct, there is no additional driver fee for family members and Your spouse must appear at the rental counter so our team can verify their drivers license & to sign the rental contract. -KC
My main concern, of course, is that we are fully insured in case of accident when spouse is driving! If I do a dummy booking, I hope I can see the space for providing spouse's details. I had similar issues with Hertz but eventually got a statement from them that registration of spouse was not necessary.
That certainly seems to be the definitive answer!
I did Tweet National. After some duff information like Your spouse must appear at the rental counter w/ you, have a valid drivers license, & sign the rental agreement. An additional daily National Car Rental fee of $10 may apply for any additional drivers. Plz let me know if you have any additional questions. Safe travels! -Keisha
After I pointed out that (From National web site) 'No Second Driver Fees.. Never pay extra when family members and business associates do the driving'
The final advice was You are correct, there is no additional driver fee for family members and Your spouse must appear at the rental counter so our team can verify their drivers license & to sign the rental contract. -KC
My main concern, of course, is that we are fully insured in case of accident when spouse is driving! If I do a dummy booking, I hope I can see the space for providing spouse's details. I had similar issues with Hertz but eventually got a statement from them that registration of spouse was not necessary.
Like many have said, spouses are automatically covered.
https://www.nationalcar.com/en_US/ca...ent/rules.html
https://www.nationalcar.com/en_US/ca...ent/rules.html
Last edited by johnash; Jun 20, 2015 at 5:55 am Reason: Added
Jun 26, 2015, 10:43 pm
#26
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I've tested the new "add additional drivers" feature that appears when you make a reservation on the new website and I am THRILLED to say that it actually worked. Went right to the aisle, the additional drivers showed up on the contract at the exit booth, and they did not need to be present at time of pickup.
Jun 27, 2015, 12:29 am
#27
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I've tested the new "add additional drivers" feature that appears when you make a reservation on the new website and I am THRILLED to say that it actually worked. Went right to the aisle, the additional drivers showed up on the contract at the exit booth, and they did not need to be present at time of pickup.
Jul 11, 2015, 3:05 am
#28
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I believe if you are living with your girlfriend she is considered a "domestic partner" that is covered as an additional driver per the Emerald club terms and conditions. I'm not a lawyer, but my understanding is that if her driver's license lists the same address as you she should be covered as a domestic partner.
Aug 16, 2017, 8:26 pm
#29
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Hi, my situation is that I want to add a friend to be authorized driver. However, he is arriving one day after pickup, and leaving one day after I leave, so I want him to return the car. Is there any way this can be done? Can I, after pickup, add him at a different National location with him present? Any DP is appreciated.
I will also try to add him at the time of booking and hope no question at pickup.
I will also try to add him at the time of booking and hope no question at pickup.
Aug 16, 2017, 9:44 pm
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Hi, my situation is that I want to add a friend to be authorized driver. However, he is arriving one day after pickup, and leaving one day after I leave, so I want him to return the car. Is there any way this can be done? Can I, after pickup, add him at a different National location with him present? Any DP is appreciated.
I will also try to add him at the time of booking and hope no question at pickup.
I will also try to add him at the time of booking and hope no question at pickup.
Once he is added as an additional renter, he may keep the car as long as he wants and legally drive it, even without your presence. (Be sure you do trust him to return the car on time, as if he does not, you're liable as the primary renter!)