Faster Emissions Testing! - Arizona Department of Environmental Quality

Get Smart About Emissions Testing!

Check registration renewal form to verify if your vehicle requires testing in 2009.

All inspection stations are open:
Monday - Friday 8am - 7pm / Saturday 8am - 5pm
REMEMBER: Testing is faster mid-week, mid-month,
weekdays from 5-7pm and on Saturday afternoons.

Up-to-the-Minute Wait Times!

Come in We're OpenNow emissions testing is faster! CLICK HERE for up-to-the-minute wait times! Or call! 1-877-myAZcar New testing technology and customer service measures increase the effectiveness of emissions testing and shorten the time customers spend in the emissions process. The results are cleaner air, faster testing procedures and better customer service.
 

Locations:

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You have just experienced a small portion of our new enhancements for 2009, which you will see throughout the coming year.

Phoenix Area

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3931 N. Business Center Dr.

Please use W. Prince Rd. or W. Ruthrauff Rd. to access this inspection station during the 2007-2010 Interstate 10 construction.

Tucson Area

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Emissions Fees:

Effective Sept. 1, 2004

Phoenix Area

  • 1981 and newer cars, plus most light trucks (under 8,501 lbs.): $27.75
  • Most other vehicles (except heavy duty diesels): $19.00
  • Heavy-duty diesel vehicles (greater than 8,500 lbs. GVWR): $28.00

Tucson Area

  • All vehicles: $12.25

Payment Method

  • Cash, personal checks, Visa and MasterCard credit/debit cards are accepted at inspection stations.
  • Checks must be from an Arizona bank, have an imprinted name and physical in-state address (no post office boxes) of the customer.
  • Make checks payable to Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). No third party checks, please.
  • A valid driver's license, other official photo identification or a bank guarantee card is required when paying by check.

Testing Tips:

  1. Shortest wait times are generally mid-month, mid-week and weekdays from 5-7pm or Saturday afternoons. Click Here for up-to-the-minute wait times.
  2. Do you need an emissions test? Does it say "Emissions Test Required" on your registration renewal application? If not, you don't need to have your vehicle tested this year.
  3. To avoid over-heating while waiting, keep your engine running and, while in either neutral or park, occasionally rev the engine for 15 seconds at a time. Turn off your air conditioner.
  4. Do not bring passengers or animals. Vehicles will be driven by station personnel and you will be required to either move to the passenger seat or exit the vehicle.
  5. Vehicles must enter the station on their own power. Trailers must be removed from vehicles in order to be tested.
  6. Pima County vehicle inspections are not valid in Maricopa County.
  7. 1996 and newer vehicles with on-board diagnostic (OBD) equipment will not pass emissions testing if the check engine light is on.
  8. Don't forget the key if you have a locking gas tank.

Exemptions:

If you have a vehicle that is out of the State of Arizona
and it is time to renew, Click Here.
Download "Out of State" form for Phoenix area
Download "Out of State" form for Tucson area

If you are a Military Personnel with a vehicle that is out of
the State of Arizona and it is time to renew, Click Here.
Download "Military Out of State" form for Phoenix area
Download "Military Out of State" form for Tucson area

If you live outside of the emissions test area but received an
"emissions required" notice, Click Here.
Download "Out of Emissions Area" exemption form

Is your vehicle registered outside the test area?
Use the address Locator, Click Here.

Station Retest Handouts

OBD Diag Codes
Emissions Control Equipment
OBD not ready Q&A
Replacement Parts

Need More Info?

Visit Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ Site www.azdeq.gov for more detailed information. Or call 1-877-myAZcar
 
 

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