The countries in CA which do not require smog check are El Dorado, Riverside, Placer, San Diego, San Bernardino, and Sonoma. New vehicles on their first 3 registrations. Application for Temporary Smog Exemption for a Vehicle Located Out-of-State (PDF) . Here's How to Pass the California Smog Check Check the \u201cCheck Engine\u201d light. California Smog Check Exemptions & Requirements | DMV.ORG [32768.0 32768.0 -32768.0 -32768.0] The vehicle must not be altered from the manufacturers original specifications. After these first 8 years, you will be subject to the regular smog check program. endobj 9 0 obj endobj 1 0 obj If your vehicle passes, the station will provide you a vehicle inspection report showing your vehicle's results and will electronically send the smog certificate to DMV. Contact (800) 952-5210 for more information. When selling a vehicle in California, sellers must provide buyers with valid smog inspection certifications at the time of the sale. endobj Call the Smog Check Referee Program at (800) 622-7733 for information about a one-time repair cost waiver. Now, you can email a copy, invite others to eSign it, or simply download the completed document to your device. document.write(AffiliateBanner);