Open a business

The New York State DMV regulates all repair shops, inspection stations, dealers, vehicle dismantlers and other related businesses in New York.

• General information for inspection stations [1]
• Become a Certified Motor Vehicle Inspector [2]
• Open an inspection station [3]
  • Inspection Station Cap information [4]

Existing business

• Order inspection certificates (stickers) [5]
• Return inspection certificates (stickers) [6]
• Renew an inspection station license or registration [7]
• Amend or replace a registration or license [8]
• Facility order lookup [9]

Complaints and charges

The DMV advises all consumers who have a complaint against a inspection station to make an attempt to resolve their complaint with the business manager. If they are not successful, they are advised to contact the DMV Consumer & Facilities Services Complaint Unit.

• About complaints & charges [10]
• Respond to hearings and waiver notices [11]
• Suspensions, revocations and appeals [12]
• Pay civil penalties [13]

Resources

• NY Vehicle Inspection Program (NYVIP2) [14]
• Diesel inspections emission testing [15]
• Find an inspection station near you [16]
• Contact Vehicle Safety and Clean Air [17]