Need An Emission Test? Here's What You Need to Know

Who needs to test?

Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Model years requiring a test

1990, 1992, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007

1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008

1992, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007

1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008

1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007

1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008

n Vehicles that are older than 25 years do not need testing.

n 2009 and newer model year gasoline powered vehicles never need testing.

n 2007 and newer model year diesel powered vehicles never need testing. Diesel powered passenger vehicles less than 6001 pounds do not need to test.

Gasoline vehicle testing

Gasoline vehicles will receive either a tailpipe (two speed idle test) or an On Board Diagnostic (OBD) test, depending on model year. Most 1996 and newer vehicles receive the OBD test.

Diesel vehicle testing

Diesel vehicles will receive an opacity test, measuring the smoke density.

Where can I get an emission test?

Use stations in bold for vehicles longer

than 30 feet.

Station

Address

Phone

(recording)

Clark County

East Vancouver 1121 NE 136th Ave 360-254-2173

West Vancouver 14110 NW 3rd Ct. 360-574-3731

King County

Auburn

3002 A Street SE 253-939-1225

Bellevue

15313 SE 37th St. 425-644-1803

Redmond

18610 NE 67th Court 425-882-3317

Renton

805 SW 10th Street 425-228-6453

North Seattle 12040 Aurora Ave N 206-362-5173

South Seattle 3820 Sixth Ave S 206-624-1254

Pierce County

Fife

4912 Pacific Hwy E 253-926-3277

Lakewood 3003 107th Street S 253-581-5243

Puyallup

10320 122nd Street E 253-848-6399

Snohomish County

Everett

1505 112th St. SW 425-347-5711

Lynnwood 19726 64th Ave W 425-771-7614

Marysville 117 Beach Ave

360-658-1137

Spokane County

East Spokane 16309 E. Marietta 509-535-1326

West Spokane 920 N. Hamilton St. 509-482-7724

Ecology authorizes other businesses to test vehicles. For additional test locations, go to

If you need this document in a format for the visually impaired, call the Air Quality Program at 360-407-6800. Persons with hearing loss can call 711 for Washington Relay Service. Persons with a speech disability can call 877-833-6341.

Need an emission test?

Here's what you need to know

Most air pollution in Washington is from motor vehicles. In parts of Clark, King, Pierce, Snohomish and Spokane counties, the Emission Check Program reduces pollution by identifying the most polluting vehicles and requiring them to be properly diagnosed and/or repaired.

Emission Checks are required every two years for vehicles in an Emission Check area.

Authorized Test Facilities

You may have your vehicle tested at any of Washington's 16 contractor-owned test stations.

You may also bring your vehicle to an Authorized Test Facility. You will find a list of these facilities on Washington's Emission Check website:

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Things to know before you go for a test

n Do not perform maintenance work or make repairs before your first test.

n If you drive a 1996 or newer vehicle, do not disconnect the battery before testing. If your vehicle has recently had a dead battery, drive the vehicle for a few days before testing.

n The test fee is $15 at Applus test stations, payable by cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, or Discover. Fees will vary at non-Applus testing locations.

n Bring your vehicle to normal operating temperature before the test.

n Lines are shorter mid-day and mid-month.

n Once in line, turn off accessories, but do not turn off your engine unless instructed to do so.

n Do not bring pets to the test station.

n Oversized vehicles (over 30 feet) can be tested at all stations, but we recommend they test at a station printed in bold on the station list.

n Anyone can bring a vehicle in for a test, but only the registered owner can obtain a waiver or register a vehicle.

Applus Test station hours

8:30 am to 5 pm Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri. 8:30 am to 6 pm Thursday 8:30 am to 2 pm Saturday Closed Sunday and holidays

Severe weather or power outages may prevent or delay testing. Authorized Test Facility hours vary. Contact the business before testing.

What if my vehicle fails its emission test?

If your vehicle fails the test, it cannot be licensed until it either passes the test or is waived from further testing. You will be given a copy of the Emission Check Vehicle Repair Guide that contains the information you will need.

While anyone may repair the vehicle, we recommend that you have it diagnosed and repaired by an Authorized Emission Specialist (AES). These technicians have been trained in the diagnosis and repair of failing vehicles. Their repair shops are familiar with Emission Check Program requirements and are equipped to perform the necessary repairs.

What do I do if my vehicle can't be repaired?

Your vehicle may be eligible for a waiver if it has failed a retest and you have spent at least $150 on diagnosis and/or repairs performed by an AES between failing tests. Repairs done before the test or by someone other than an AES will not count toward a waiver.

Waivers can only be granted:

n For vehicles repaired by an AES.

n For vehicles that do not have removed, altered, or inappropriate emission control systems.

n At Applus test stations.

Authorized Test Facilities other than Applus test stations may not grant waivers.

How do I get my tabs?

Once your vehicle successfully completes the emission test process, you can get your tabs online, by mail, or in person from a licensing agent.

Your vehicle emission test must be in the Department of Licensing (DOL) database for you to get your tabs. If your vehicle passes its emission test but DOL does not have the test record, go to and place your cursor over the tab "Test Record" at the top of the page. Then click on "Can't Renew Tabs" in the drop-down menu that appears.

Resources

You can get more information about testing, test records and vehicle licensing at our web site: You can also call our automated information lines for the following counties:

n King and Snohomish: 1-800-272-3780

n Clark and Pierce: 1-800-453-4951

n Spokane: 1-509-329-3530

The Department of Ecology oversees the operation of the Emission Check Program. The inspection stations are operated by Applus Technologies.

Ecology also authorizes other businesses to test vehicles. These are called Authorized Test Facilities. Go to Washington's Emission Check website for their locations.

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