If a registered Georgia vehicle does not pass its initial inspection, it must get repaired and retested. If after failing a retest, the owner may be eligible to receive a repair waiver.
The state of Georgia takes into consideration how old your vehicle is as well as the emissions components available and installed on it when the state created its emissions testing standards. Vehicle owners have 30 days from the date of the failed inspection to get the vehicle repaired and then get a free retest. If the owner takes longer than 30 days to get a vehicle retested then they must pay the testing fee again.
In order to get a Repair Waiver, the vehicle owner must meet the following requirements:. Be aware the following cannot count toward a Repair Waiver expense limit:. To apply for a Repair Waiver, the following documents must be submitted when applying:. Georgia repair waivers are not renewable or transferable. Allow 3 business days to process all Repair Waiver applications. Vehicle testing locations post the fee for vehicle emissions inspections on a sign at the location.
Vehicle owners can get their vehicles tested at any service station with a sign indicating they do vehicle testing. All motor vehicles made in the model year and newer vehicles will receive the following tests:.
All motor vehicles made in the and older will receive the following tests:. If buying a brand new vehicle the vehicle is exempt from requiring a smog check for the 3 years so Georgia residents living in one of the 13 counties in and around Atlanta do not need to be concerned about getting a smog check after buying a new motor vehicle.
Georgia tag offices keep VIRs on file electronically and a buyer can get one there. The extra time will allow the owner to have time to get any needed repairs done before their registration expires. Also, if a vehicle owner will be out of town during the time when they need to get their vehicle tested, the owner may choose to get their vehicle tested earlier.
Here are some tips to keep in mind to ensure passing a Georgia vehicle emissions test :. The State of Georgia only requires Smog Checks of motor vehicles registered in the 13 counties in or surrounding the City of Atlanta metro area.
Getting car insurance is one of the requirements that vehicle owners need to fulfill in order to register and claim the title for their vehicles in the Department of Motor Vehicles. Vehicle insurance companies in the United States offer full auto insurance and liability coverage that protects the drivers in case of a traffic accident.
Requirements to Pass the Georgia Smog Check If a vehicle owner registers a gasoline car or light-duty truck weighing 8, lbs or less made in the — model years in one of the following counties, it must get a vehicle emissions test: Cherokee Clayton Cobb Coweta DeKalb Douglas Fayette Forsyth Fulton Gwinnett Henry Paulding Rockdale Once passed, Georgia vehicle owners do not need to complete another emissions inspection for 1 year or one registration renewal cycle.
Salvaged Vehicles in Georgia A salvaged vehicle must be towed to a state-approved inspection station in order to be inspected. If your vehicle falls under one of these categories it does not need to be tested: Vehicles weighing greater than 8, pounds Diesel or alternative fuel vehicles battery electric, propane, natural gas, and hydrogen Vehicles designated as Antique or Collector vehicles Motorcycles, recreational vehicles RVs and motorhomes Vehicles made in a model year 25 years old or older than the current test cycle Hybrid vehicles such as Ford Escape, Honda Insight, Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Lexus RX, Mercury Mariner, Toyota Highlander, and Toyota Prius are not considered alternative-fuel vehicles and do require testing.
Hot Rods — assembled or modified after December 31, , can not receive Non-Conforming status. Vehicles with Obsolete Parts — if in order for a vehicle to meet Georgia emissions requirements must get mechanical components replaced and the owner is unable to locate or the part is no longer manufactured, the owner can apply for Non-Conforming status.
Electric- and diesel-powered vehicles do not require emissions testing for registration, but hybrid vehicles do. State residents can visit the Georgia Clean Air Force website to search for authorized emissions inspections stations in their area. You can have your vehicle inspected at any authorized testing station regardless of where your vehicle is registered.
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Click here for more information about Senior Waivers. Please click here for more information on Repair Waivers. Click here for more information on Out of Area Extensions. Emissions tests are conducted at any state-certified inspection station. Prices for tests may vary and are controlled by testing organization.
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