The maximum charge for smog inspection is $50. The maximum charge for the certificate is $8.25.
* if smog fee exceeds allowance only charge $58.25.
Only increase fee when the law changes per DMV. As of 01-2000, dealer smog good for (2) two years.
The current calendar year minus 29 equals the year model exempt from smog certification. Example: The calendar year is 2004 – 29 = 1975 exempt year model
A Release of Liability, filed in the name of the dealership, as buyer, may assist in removing enhanced status for dealers in non – enhanced areas.
See sample on page 88 – 91 and see related links below:
- For Smog Query of Vehicle History go to: http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/vehtests/pubtstqry.aspx
- For Smog Requirements by Zip code go to: http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/ZIPAREA/ziplookup.aspx
- For Active Smog Stations go to: http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/StationList/StationList.aspx
- For Release of Liability go to: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg138.htm
- For The BAR go to: http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/StdHome.asp
