How do I get a valid smog certificate?
A copy of your vehicle’s smog certificate (also known as the Vehicle Inspection Report) can be obtained only from the smog station which inspected your vehicle; and might require a service fee. In most instances the smog testing center will provide a duplicate free of charge.
What if I lost my registration renewal notice CA?
You could apply for a duplicate California registration with the CA DMV either in person or by mail. You must filled out an Application for Replacement Plates, Sticker, Documents (Form REG 156), a Notice of Change of Address (Form DMV 14), and pay the $21 replacement fee.
How long do I have to do smog check after paying registration?
If you intend on renewing your registration through the DMV either by mail or online and before obtaining a smog check, please allow at least 30 days from the date your vehicle passes the smog inspection to receive your new registration card and sticker.
Can I Smog my car without DMV paperwork?
Answer: You do not need to have any DMV paperwork with you to get a smog check. The smog technician can simply enter the required information, your vehicle’s vehicle identification number (VIN) and license plate number, right into the smog machine.
When do I get my smog certificate from the DMV?
Once your vehicle passes inspection, you’ll receive a smog inspection certificate to present to the CA DMV when you register or renew your vehicle registration. Generally, most smog check stations also report inspections to the DMV electronically.
Can a diesel vehicle be exempt from a smog check?
This smog exemption does not apply to diesel powered vehicles. Out-of-State Vehicles – The six year or four year smog check exemption is not applicable to vehicles which have been brought in from out of state and require initial registration in California.
What to do if your car fails a smog check?
The State of California Bureau of automotive repair maintains a list of these vehicles and specific remedies, if known, that can assist a motorist in completing monitors. In some cases repairs may be required, and in others test equipment is programmed to ignore some or all readiness monitors on affected vehicles.
How often do you need a smog check in California?
Both diesel and gasoline powered out-of-state vehicles require a smog check for initial California registration, and every two years thereafter. See exemptions below.