Faster Emissions Testing! - Arizona Department of Environmental Quality

Get Smart About Emissions Testing!

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.

Closed: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

If you participate in your insurance program that monitors your vehicle’s operating data, be aware that you must remove the “Data Logger” from your vehicles Data Link Connector; which is the vehicle’s computer connector. (The connector is usually located under your dashboard). Emissions personnel will not remove or return data logger to the data link connector.

Up-to-the-Minute Wait Times!

Now 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.

Faster Emissions Testing!

Faster Emissions Testing!

Locations:

  • Designated lane with faster service for 1996 and newer, gasoline vehicles, less than 8500 GVWR, excluding bi-fueled vehicles, motorcycles and ATV's
  • Not for vehicles 45 feet and longer
  • Testing Facility can accommodate heavy duty trucks over 13 feet in height

Phoenix Area

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3931 N. Business Center Dr.

Please use W. Ruthrauff Rd. to access this inspection station during the 2011-2013 Interstate 10 construction.

Tucson Area

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Waiver Stations

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Waver facilities are open Monday-Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm

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, AMEX, 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 Inspections, except for On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test, are not valid for registration 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. It is advisable to have the vehicle tested to determine the reason for the light being illuminated. Repair costs prior to initial failure will not be considered when applying for a waiver.
  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 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

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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