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

1 Who needs to test? Where can I get an Need an Year Model years requiring a test Emission test? Emission test? Use stations in bold for vehicles longer 2014 1990, 1992, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, than 30 feet. 2003, 2005, 2007. Station Address Phone 2015 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, (recording). 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008 Clark County 2016 1992, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, East Vancouver 1121 NE 136th Ave 360-254-2173. 2005, 2007 West Vancouver 14110 NW 3rd Ct. 360-574-3731. 2017 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, King County 2004, 2006, 2008. Auburn 3002 A Street SE 253-939-1225.

2 2018 1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, Bellevue 15313 SE 37th St. 425-644-1803. 2007. Redmond 18610 NE 67th Court 425-882-3317. Here's what you need to know 2019 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, Most air pollution in Washington is Renton 805 SW 10th Street 425-228-6453. 2006, 2008 from motor vehicles. In parts of Clark, North Seattle 12040 Aurora Ave N 206-362-5173. King, Pierce, Snohomish and Spokane n Vehicles that are older than 25 years South Seattle 3820 Sixth Ave S 206-624-1254. counties, the Emission Check Program do not need testing. Pierce County reduces pollution by identifying the Fife 4912 Pacific Hwy E 253-926-3277 most polluting vehicles and requiring n 2009 and newer model year gasoline powered vehicles never need testing.

3 Lakewood 3003 107th Street S 253-581-5243 them to be properly diagnosed and/or Puyallup 10320 122nd Street E 253-848-6399 repaired. n 2007 and newer model year diesel Emission Checks are required every Snohomish County powered vehicles never need testing. two years for vehicles in an Emission Everett 1505 112th St. SW 425-347-5711. Diesel powered passenger vehicles less Check area. than 6001 pounds do not need to test. Lynnwood 19726 64th Ave W 425-771-7614. Marysville 117 Beach Ave 360-658-1137. Gasoline vehicle testing Spokane County Authorized Test Facilities Gasoline vehicles will receive either a You may have your vehicle tested at any East Spokane 16309 E.

4 Marietta 509-535-1326. tailpipe (two speed idle test) or an On of Washington's 16 contractor-owned West Spokane 920 N. Hamilton St. 509-482-7724. Board Diagnostic (OBD) test, depending test stations. on model year. Most 1996 and newer ve- You may also bring your vehicle to an hicles receive the OBD test. Ecology authorizes other businesses to test vehicles. Authorized Test Facility. You will find a Diesel vehicle testing For additional test locations, list of these facilities on Washington's go to Emission Check website: Diesel vehicles will receive an opacity test, measuring the smoke density.

5 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. Pub #94-BR-08 (rev. 9/13) R printed on recycled paper Things to know before what if my vehicle How do I get my tabs? you go for a test fails its Emission test? Once your vehicle successfully completes n Do not perform maintenance work or If your vehicle fails the test, it cannot be li- the Emission test process, you can get your make repairs before your first test.

6 Censed until it either passes the test or is tabs online, by mail, or in person from a li- waived from further testing. You will be censing agent. n If you drive a 1996 or newer vehicle, do not Your vehicle Emission test must be given a copy of the Emission Check Vehicle disconnect the battery before testing. If your in the Department of Licensing (DOL). Repair Guide that contains the information vehicle has recently had a dead battery, drive database for you to get your tabs. If you will need. the vehicle for a few days before testing. your vehicle passes its Emission test but While anyone may repair the vehicle, we n The test fee is $15 at Applus test stations, recommend that you have it diagnosed and DOL does not have the test record, go to payable by cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, repaired by an Authorized Emission and place your or Discover.

7 Fees will vary at non-Applus Specialist (AES). These technicians have cursor over the tab Test Record at the top testing locations. been trained in the diagnosis and repair of of the page. Then click on Can't Renew failing vehicles. Their repair shops are Tabs in the drop-down menu that appears. n Bring your vehicle to normal operating temperature before the test. familiar with Emission Check Program requirements and are equipped to perform n Lines are shorter mid-day and the necessary repairs. mid-month. n Once in line, turn off accessories, but do not what do I do if my Resources turn off your engine unless instructed to do so.

8 Vehicle can't be repaired? You can get more information about testing, Your vehicle may be eligible for a waiver if it test records and vehicle licensing at our web n Do not bring pets to the test station. has failed a retest and you have spent at site: You can also n Oversized vehicles (over 30 feet) can be least $150 on diagnosis and/or repairs per- call our automated information lines for the tested at all stations, but we recommend formed by an AES between failing tests . following counties: they test at a station printed in bold on the Repairs done before the test or by someone station list.

9 Other than an AES will not count toward a n King and Snohomish: 1-800-272-3780. waiver. n Clark and Pierce: 1-800-453-4951. n Anyone can bring a vehicle in for a test, but only the registered owner can obtain a Waivers can only be granted: n Spokane: 1-509-329-3530. waiver or register a vehicle. n For vehicles repaired by an AES. The Department of Ecology oversees the op- Applus Test station hours n For vehicles that do not have removed, eration of the Emission Check Program. The 8:30 am to 5 pm Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri. altered, or inappropriate Emission control inspection stations are operated by Applus 8:30 am to 6 pm Thursday systems.

10 Technologies. 8:30 am to 2 pm Saturday Ecology also authorizes other businesses n At Applus test stations. Closed Sunday and holidays to test vehicles. These are called Authorized Authorized Test Facilities other than Applus Test Facilities. Go to Washington's Emission Severe weather or power outages test stations may not grant waivers. Check website for their locations. may prevent or delay testing. Authorized Test Facility hours vary. Contact the business before testing.