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Inspection Stations and Certified Inspectors

The New York State DMV regulates all repair shops, inspection stations, dealers, vehicle dismantlers and other related businesses in New York.
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Become an Inspector or Open an Inspection Station

Order and Return
Inspection Stickers

Inspection stations can order inspection certificates, also known as inspection stickers, online or by mail. All unused inspection stickers from the previous year must be returned to DMV for a refund or credit by March 1.

Operating an Existing
Inspection Station

It is important to keep your business license or registration information up-to-date so that your DMV-regulated business can continue to operate smoothly.

DMV-regulated businesses are bound to follow the Commissioner's rules and regulations. If there is a complaint filed against your business, DMV will investigate.