More info at:
Before Buying a Vehicle From Out of State - Be Sure You Can Register It in California FFVR 29
California residency and vehicle importation laws and requirements, go to Buying an Out of State Vehicle. or call the DMV Technical Compliance Section, at (916) 657-6795.
California Smog check program, contact visit the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) online at
Bureau of Automotive Repair, State of California, Dept. of Consumer Affairs or call 1-(800) 952-5210.
California smog laws, gray market vehicles, and 49-state vehicles, visit the California Air Resources Board (ARB) online at
Air Resources Board - Homepage or call 1-800-242-4450 , or visit ARB online.
Which counties require a smog inspection for the registration renewal?
Counties that Require a Smog Inspection for Vehicle Registration Renewal: Alameda, Butte, Colusa, Contra Costa, Fresno, Glenn, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin,
San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz , Shasta, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Tulare, Ventura, Yolo, Yuba,
There are six counties that require smog certifications within certain Zip Codes only. These counties are: El Dorado, Placer, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Sonoma. To
to determine which Zip Codes are included:
Program Area Lookup
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