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• What paperwork do emission testing sites require?

  The one thing you can count on having to bring to the smog check is your vehicle; the inspectors can’t perform an emissions test on a vehicle that’s not there, after all.After that, requirements vary by state. Once you dive into the grid, you’ll see that most emissions testing sites require nothing more than your registration information (this might be your vehicle’s registration card, registration renewal notice, or – in the case of newly purchased vehicles – your title) and the appropriate fees. You’ll even see that some states provide emissions tests for free!Of course, situations might arise in which you’ll need to provide extra paperwork, such as a smog test reminder notice. This grid notes such additional requirements, but be sure to pay attention to any registration or smog check renewal notices that might outline the paperwork you must bring.Check the grid below to find out your state’s requirements.
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• Are vehicle inspection stations open on Saturday?

  Days and hours of operation for vehicle inspection stations can vary greatly. Your state might perform vehicle inspections at privately owned inspection stations located throughout the state, in which case you’ll need to contact your closest station and ask about days and hours, or it might perform these inspections at the DMV, in which case times will depend on the DMV’s typical days and hours.In order to register your vehicle or renew your vehicle’s registration, as well as avoid citations, fines, and other penalties, it’s important to handle your auto inspection (and, in some cases, the re-inspection) within the time limits your state mandates.Check your state in the grid below.NOTE: The grid might state that your state doesn’t require vehicle inspections, but keep in mind this grid deals with safety inspections only. Your state might require other kinds of inspections, such as emissions inspections or VIN inspections in certain situations (such as w...
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• What is a Class C license?

  It depends on the state. Different states use the term “Class C” to describe a certain type of license. In states like Oregon, a Class C license is a regular drivers license enabling you to drive a regular passenger vehicle.  Some other states call a type of commercial driver’s license a Class C license. Massachussetts’ Class C is for drivers of 16 passenger vans and hazardous materials.  California, on the other hand, has two types of Class C licenses. The Commercial Class C is for hazardous materials drivers, and California’s non-commercial Class C is for everyday drivers. If you would like to get a commercial drivers license, contact the commercial drivers licensing department of your state motor vehicle office. They will tell you which terminology they use. If you would like to get a regular drivers license, follow the directions for obtaining a new drivers license in your state.
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• How do I renew my vehicle inspection?

  Are you referring to a safety inspection or an emissions inspection? Your answer to this will determine what you need to do, as will where you live.Some states require both safety and emissions inspections to renew a vehicle registration. But, other states don't require either. And, even in states that require one or both type of tests, your inspection renewal procedure will vary according to your state.So, consult your state's motor vehicle division site. It should tell you how to renew your vehicle inspection. If it doesn't - or if it's unclear - contact your local motor vehicle branch, or call the state headquarters (you can find this number on the state site).
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• If I bought a car out of state, what do I need to register my car in my home sta...

  At one point, drivers who needed new vehicles almost always made their purchase locally. Thanks in part to online auto Web sites, however, it's now becoming more common for people to travel out of state for their vehicle purchases. If that's your case, you may be asking, "What do I need to register my car?" Registering a vehicle purchased out of state is relatively similar to any other registration process. You'll typically need to have the following before you can register your vehicle: A completed vehicle registration application, which you can often download on your state's DMV Web site Proof of ownership in the form of the vehicle's original title, manufacturer's certificate of origin, or a registration certificate from a non-title state or country Proof of residency Proof of insurance Proof of a safety and/or emissions inspection, if required in your state of residence Demonstrating the proper payment of sales tax is where you might run into problems with your vehicle registr...
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