Missouri vehicle inspection manual

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EMBED for wordpress. Want more? Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! Publication date Topics Missouri , state government publication Collection missouristatepublications Language English. Missouri Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Regulations Manual March ; cars; trucks; school buses; motorcycles; all terrain vehicles; trailers; safety.

View other editions. There are no reviews yet. New residents in Missouri have 30 days to register a vehicle —and in order to do so, you must have proof of a current vehicle inspection. All vehicles are required to have a safety inspection before they can be registered. Additionally, your car must pass emissions inspections if you live in the city of or one of the following counties:.

The model year of your vehicle will determine the year in which it must be inspected:. If you fail to register your vehicle or renew your registration within 60 days of completing a safety or emissions inspection, it will no longer be valid, and you will have to complete and pay for another vehicle inspection. This exemption does NOT apply to emissions inspections for the counties in which they are required. Owners of the above vehicles will need to get a safety inspection if a law enforcement officer orders you to do so.

You will receive a notice in the mail when your vehicle is required to complete its safety inspection for registration renewal purposes. If you're still unsure as to whether you must complete an inspection, you may contact the Missouri Vehicle Inspection Unit at If you live outside of the MO counties that require smog checks , you are exempt for emissions testing requirements.

For residents of counties that do require smog tests, emissions inspection exemptions may include the following:. If you have additional questions regarding vehicles that are exempt from emissions and smog testing, contact the Department of Natural Resources DNR by phone or by email at imunit dnr.

Motor vehicle inspection fees in Missouri vary between stations, but state law caps how much may be charged. All fees include one free retest should your vehicle fail its inspection as long as:. If your vehicle is located out of state when your registration renewal date and mandatory inspection arrives, you will be granted an extension, provided that you have your vehicle inspected immediately upon its return to Missouri. If a vehicle fails an inspection, you will need to get the vehicle repaired and retested before you can register it.

You can get your vehicle repaired at any mechanic, but you may want to use a Missouri Recognized Repair Technician MRRT if you think you may need an inspection waiver due to extensive repairs.

There are no waivers for failing the safety inspection , so if your vehicle cannot pass, you will not be able to register it. You may also only receive one free re-inspection within the window of 20 business days. If your vehicle fails its smog and emissions test, you will be given a vehicle information report VIR that lists the results of your test.

Once you have made repairs, you will get one retest for free. You must:. If your vehicle failed the on-board diagnostics test OBD due to its readiness monitors being unset, you may drive your vehicle for up to 30 days past the expiration date in order to reset the monitors. Make sure to keep your copy of the failed results with you at all times as proof.

If you have additional questions regarding what to do if your vehicle failed its emissions inspection, you may contact the GVIP at If your vehicle repeatedly fails the emissions test , you may be eligible to apply for a cost-based emissions waiver, which will extend your emissions inspection certificate until your next biennial inspection. To be eligible for a waiver, you must fall under one of the following categories and submit the respective form to the address listed below:.

Lindbergh, Suite St. Louis, MO Please note that if you do not submit this form, or if your request is denied, you will be required to get your inspection. You will be notified in writing of the determination made regarding your request. The motor vehicle inspection required by the DOR involves two parts: A vehicle safety inspection.

A smog check and emissions testing. New to Missouri New residents in Missouri have 30 days to register a vehicle —and in order to do so, you must have proof of a current vehicle inspection. Additionally, your car must pass emissions inspections if you live in the city of or one of the following counties: St. The model year of your vehicle will determine the year in which it must be inspected: Even model year vehicles must be inspected in even calendar years. Odd model year vehicles must be inspected in odd calendar years.

You must also complete a vehicle inspection if: You are new to MO and you want to register your car with the Missouri Department of Revenue. You recently sold or intend to sell a vehicle i. The seller of a vehicle in Missouri is required to supply the buyer with: A safety inspection certificate less than 60 days old.

An emissions inspection certificate less than 60 days old, if you live in a county that requires smog testing. Your vehicle was involved in an accident. A law enforcement officer orders you to submit your vehicle for inspection. Weighs 26, lbs. Is a trailer. Has been registered with Missouri DOR and participates in interstate commerce.

Displays an historic plate. Is being sold for rebuilding, salvage, or junk. Is a low-speed vehicle. Is out of state when your renewal and inspection date arrives.