If your vehicle has failed the initial emission test, you must repair it and pass a second test to be eligible for registration. If it still fails after repairs, you may be eligible for a waiver if you meet the requirements below.

If your registration is expired or about to expire, you can get a movement permit online through MyDMV or at a DMV office. You may be charged late fees and/or cited by law enforcement if you operate a vehicle on public streets with an expired registration.

The following applies to gasoline-powered vehicles. See the Diesel Emission Requirements (PDF) flier for diesel waivers.

Waiver Requirements

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If the vehicle still fails after being repaired, it may be eligible for a waiver. Your vehicle must fail:

• Carbon monoxide and/or hydrocarbon levels exceeding standards for 1968-1995 light duty vehicles and all heavy duty vehicles, or;
• Illuminated “Check Engine” lamp for 1996 and newer light duty vehicles.

Waivers will not be issued to:

• Vehicles eligible for warranty coverage.
• Smoking Vehicles - The vehicle must be repaired with no limit on cost.
• Emission Device Tampering – The vehicle must be repaired with no limit on cost.

A waiver is only valid for one year.  The vehicle must be repaired prior to the next registration year.

Emission components could be covered under warranty for up to eight yrs or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first, under federal law. See EPA Emission Warranty Coverage.

Clark County

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The vehicle must be repaired by a 2G Licensed Authorized Station to be eligible for a waiver. The waiver application must include receipts from the station showing that at least $450 has been spent on parts other than a catalytic converter, fuel inlet restrictor or air injection system, or on labor other than emission testing if the repairs evidenced by the receipt were directly related to the deficiency in emissions.

If the vehicle is not repaired at an authorized 2G station, it will not be eligible for a waiver, regardless of the cost incurred. See Business License Verification for a list of stations.

Smog Free Clark County Voucher program

The Clark County Division of Air Quality will pay up to $975 for emissions-related repairs on 1968-1999 vehicles. Owner income restrictions apply. See SmogFreeClarkCounty.com.

Washoe County

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Waiver repairs may be made by a 2G Licensed Authorized Station or the owner. Vehicles repaired at a non-2G garage are not eligible for a waiver. See Business License Verification for a list of stations.

If the vehicle is repaired at a station, an application for a waiver must include receipts from the station showing that at least $200 has been spent on parts other than a catalytic converter, fuel inlet restrictor or air injection system, or on labor other than emission testing if the repairs evidenced by the receipt were directly related to the deficiency in emissions.

If the vehicle is repaired by the owner, the application must include receipts or other evidence that at least $200 has been spent on parts other than a catalytic converter, fuel inlet restrictor or air injection system purchased within 14 days after the initial emission test.

If you still fail after repairs - If you failed the initial test, did the repairs pursuant to your county's requirements, met the financial limit to obtain a waiver and your vehicle still fails for hydrocarbons/carbon monoxide or a Check Engine light, bring your vehicle, both failed certificates, and receipts for all repair work to a DMV Emission Lab to request a waiver.

The following vehicles are exempt from emission testing:

• New motor vehicles on their first three registrations
• New hybrid-electric vehicles for the first five model years
• 1967 or older
• Motorcycle, mopeds, and most tri-mobiles
• Vehicles based in remote areas of Clark and Washoe counties and all other Nevada counties (see Testing Areas Maps below or call us)
• Electric vehicles and vehicles that run permanently on propane, compressed natural gas, methane, or butane
• Diesel vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 14,001 pounds or greater
• Transfer of ownership/registration if the last test was conducted within 90 days before the transfer (180 days on a Nevada dealer sale)
• Transfer of ownership/registration between husband and wife
• Transfer of ownership/registration between companies whose principal business is leasing vehicles if there is no change in the lessee or operator of the vehicle
• Vehicles registered as a Classic Rod, Classic Vehicle or Old Timer and driven 5,000 miles or less per year. The owner must file an odometer affidavit each year
• Vehicles registered as a Replica Vehicle
• Fleet vehicles participating in the Continuous Monitoring program

Vehicles registered with Classic Vehicle, Classic Rod or Old Timer license plates and driven 5,000 miles or less per year are eligible for an exemption from emission testing.

Classic Vehicle Insurance

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Owners of vehicles with Classic Vehicle, Classic Rod, or Old Timer license plates are required to carry classic or antique vehicle insurance. Owners who do not meet the requirements will have to obtain a different license plate style and a smog check if needed.

• You must show the Declarations page from your insurance policy as proof that the vehicle is covered by Nevada insurance that is specifically designated for classic or antique vehicles and meets the minimum liability coverage. You must submit this at your next renewal or at the time you first obtain plates.
• The vehicle may not be used as general transportation, driven more than 5,000 miles per year or used in any commercial capacity
• The vehicle may be driven in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades or similar activities or for maintenance
• Vehicles that meet these requirements are exempt from emissions testing if the owner also completes an Odometer Certification for Emissions Exemption Form (EC 018) (PDF)
• Renewals may be completed in person, by mail or by fax at (775) 684-4797. Complete a Payment Authorization Form (ADM 205) (PDF) for mail or fax renewals.
• Plate swaps and original plate orders must be completed in person at a DMV office.

If you do not meet these requirements, you must obtain a different plate style and an emissions inspection if needed. These requirements apply to all vehicles with Classic Vehicle, Classic Rod or Old Timer plates regardless of location or whether they are subject to emissions testing.

These are laws passed during the 2021 Nevada Legislature. See Assembly Bill 349.

Renewals

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To claim the emissions exemption each year, you must complete the Odometer Certification for Emission Exemption (EC 018) (PDF) to certify that you have driven the vehicle 5,000 miles or less. (NRS 445B.760 and NAC 445B.574). Beginning with renewals due in 2023, you will also have to submit your insurance Declarations page.

Mail the EC 018 and Declarations page with your annual renewal or you may renew in person. Your registration renewal notice will list "Smog Check Required" each year. You will not be able to use alternate renewals. You must renew in person or by mail. If you do not meet the driving restrictions listed above, you need to obtain an emissions inspection, renew in person and obtain a different license plate style.

Initial Issuance

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If you have received a failing emission test within the last 90 days, you will not be able to obtain the license plates for the emission exemption.

To obtain the plates and exemption, you must complete one of the following applications and the vehicle must meet the requirements listed:

• Classic Vehicle License Plate Application (SP 34) (PDF)
• Classic Rod License Plate Application (SP 20) (PDF)
• Old Timer License Plate Application (SP 12) (PDF)

You must also complete a Odometer Certification for Emission Exemption (EC 018) (PDF) and your insurance policy Declarations page.

Classic Vehicle/Rod plates may be personalized using the Classic Rod/Classic Vehicle Personalized Prestige License Plate Application (SP 97) (PDF).

There are several fees for initial issuance:

• $36 Specialty Plate Fee and Prison Industry Fee
• $36 Personalized Plate Fee if ordering personalized plates
• $6 Pollution Control Fee for vehicles registered in Clark and Washoe counties

Bring the completed application, the EC 18, any existing license plates and your Nevada Evidence of Insurance to a DMV office.

We will issue your new plates with a new registration slip and decal.

If your vehicle is not currently registered in Nevada, you must meet all other registration requirements.

See also Classic Vehicle License Plates.

2025 Maximum Testing Fees*

*Revised 1.9.25

CLARK COUNTY
Vehicle Type	Inspection Fee	Certificate Fee	Total Fee
Light Duty - Gasoline	$67.50	$6	$73.50
Heavy Duty - Gasoline	$69	$6	$75
Diesel	$74	$6	$80
WASHOE COUNTY
Vehicle Type	Inspection Fee	Certificate Fee	Total Fee
Light Duty - Gasoline	$60	$6	$66
Heavy Duty - Gasoline	$60.50	$6	$66.50
Diesel	$63.50	$6	$69.50

You must complete an emission inspection If your renewal notice says "Smog Check Required" or if you are registering a newly-purchased vehicle that requires a test.