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How much do inspection stations charge?
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Some states standardize vehicle inspection fees; others leave it up to the individual inspection stations. Keep in mind that in addition to regular fees, you might also need to pay for repair costs (if your vehicle fails the inspection and needs repairs) as well as a fee for a re-inspection.
Inspections are important in order to make sure each vehicle on the roadways is operating safely and efficiently. If your state requires a vehicle inspection, it’s most likely that’s you’ll need to take care of it before, during, or shortly after you register your vehicle or renew your vehicle’s registration. Make sure you handle the inspection within the appropriate amount of time in order to proceed with these vehicle transactions as well as avoid penalties such as citations and additional fees.
The grid below lists how much you can expect to pay.
NOTE: Even if the grid notes that your state doesn’t require a vehicle inspection, it doesn’t mean there aren’t certain situations in which vehicles do require inspections. For example, many states require emissions inspections, and your state might require VIN inspections before you can register an out-of-state vehicle or a salvage vehicle that you’ve rebuilt. Be sure to get full registration and inspection details from your state’s motor vehicle licensing agency.
Inspections are important in order to make sure each vehicle on the roadways is operating safely and efficiently. If your state requires a vehicle inspection, it’s most likely that’s you’ll need to take care of it before, during, or shortly after you register your vehicle or renew your vehicle’s registration. Make sure you handle the inspection within the appropriate amount of time in order to proceed with these vehicle transactions as well as avoid penalties such as citations and additional fees.
The grid below lists how much you can expect to pay.
NOTE: Even if the grid notes that your state doesn’t require a vehicle inspection, it doesn’t mean there aren’t certain situations in which vehicles do require inspections. For example, many states require emissions inspections, and your state might require VIN inspections before you can register an out-of-state vehicle or a salvage vehicle that you’ve rebuilt. Be sure to get full registration and inspection details from your state’s motor vehicle licensing agency.
| Alabama | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Alaska | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Arizona | Depends on level of inspection. Expect it to be anywhere from free (Level 1 at an MVD location) to $50 or more. |
| Arkansas | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| California | Free. |
| Colorado | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Connecticut | $10 for the first inspection. The first re-inspection is free, but every re-inspection after that is another $10. |
| Delaware | Free. |
| Florida | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Georgia | $10-$25 |
| Hawaii | Roughly $15; fees may vary. |
| Idaho | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Illinois | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Indiana | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Iowa | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Kansas | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Kentucky | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Louisiana | $10-$18, depending on the parish. |
| Maine | $12.50 |
| Maryland | Varies with each inspection station’s labor rate. |
| Massachusetts | $29 |
| Michigan | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Minnesota | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Mississippi | $5 |
| Missouri | Fees may vary by location. Call ahead. |
| Montana | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Nebraska | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Nevada | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| New Hampshire | Fees may vary by location, but expect to pay $40-$60. Call ahead. |
| New Jersey | Fees may vary based on location and vehicle. Call ahead. |
| New Mexico | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| New York | $10 ($25 for emissions, which takes place at the same time) |
| North Carolina | Fees vary. Expect to pay $13.60 plus additional station fees and additional fees for certain vehicle extras (like tinted windows). |
| North Dakota | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Ohio | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Oklahoma | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Oregon | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Pennsylvania | Fees vary based on, and are posted at, each inspection station. |
| Rhode Island | $39 |
| South Carolina | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| South Dakota | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Tennessee | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Texas | For safety inspections only, expect $14.50-$23.75, depending on how long it’s valid. |
| Utah | $9-$22, depending on the vehicle. |
| Vermont | Fees are based on each station’s hourly rate scale. |
| Virginia | $12-$16, depending on the vehicle. |
| Washington | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| West Virginia | $12.50 |
| Wisconsin | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Wyoming | Vehicle inspections aren’t required. |
| Washington DC | Depends on the vehicle. Expect to pay $10-$35. |
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