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What are the NM emissions or smog check requirements for vehicle registration? New Mexico
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The MVD does require an emissions inspection but only for Bernalillo County, which encompasses Albuquerque, the state's largest and, not surprisingly, most susceptible city to smog.
Emissions Testing Requirements to Register Car in New Mexico
All Bernalillo County residents and those who commute 60 days or more per year into the county, must have their vehicles pass a smog check. Without a valid emissions certificate (proof of passing), the MVD will, depending on your situation, reject either your initial car registration application or your registration renewal submission. This emissions requirement, however, does not apply to all vehicle types. The MVD offers exemptions for the following vehicles:- Motorcycles
- Diesel-powered vehicles
- Vehicles 1974 and older
- Vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds
- New vehicle sold by a dealer (proof of a Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin required)
- Emissions certificate number
- NM Smog check station number
- Analyzer number
- Test date
If you have questions about emissions testing, or need help in finding a smog inspection site, call the City of Albuquerque Vehicle Pollution Management Division at (505) 764-1110.
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