All vehicles registered in New York State must get a safety inspection once a year at a DMV-licensed inspection station. A valid inspection sticker must be displayed. 

• Information about New York State Inspections [1]
• New York Vehicle Inspection Program (NYVIP2) [2]
• About registration-based enforcement of inspections [3]
• Diesel emissions inspections [4]
• Find an inspection station [5]  
• Get 10-day inspection extension when vehicle is out-of-state [1]
• Get reminders when your inspections and registrations are due [6]

Related information

• Salvage Exams [7]
• New York State registered inspection station owners [8]
• Information about tinted windows [9]