Georgia at a glance Emissions test in some counties
| Safety inspection | No periodic safety inspection for personal vehicles. |
|---|---|
| Emissions test | Annual emissions test in 13 metro Atlanta counties for 2002–2023 gasoline cars and light trucks (8,500 lb GVWR or less) for 2026 registrations. |
| Emissions inspection | Set by each station between $10 and $25 (includes one free retest); posted on the station sign Source: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 391-3-20-.21 |
| Find a station / office | Georgia's Clean Air Force station finder |
Official sources: Georgia's Clean Air Force: Motorists · Georgia's Clean Air Force: FAQ. Checked 2026-10-04.
Counties with an emissions test (13)
- Cherokee CountyRules, fee and stations
- Clayton CountyRules, fee and stations
- Cobb CountyRules, fee and stations
- Coweta CountyRules, fee and stations
- DeKalb CountyRules, fee and stations
- Douglas CountyRules, fee and stations
- Fayette CountyRules, fee and stations
- Forsyth CountyRules, fee and stations
- Fulton CountyRules, fee and stations
- Gwinnett CountyRules, fee and stations
- Henry CountyRules, fee and stations
- Paulding CountyRules, fee and stations
- Rockdale CountyRules, fee and stations
Everywhere else in Georgia: no emissions test for personal vehicles.
Frequently asked
Does Georgia require a vehicle safety inspection?
No periodic safety inspection for personal vehicles.
Does Georgia require an emissions test?
Annual emissions test in 13 metro Atlanta counties for 2002–2023 gasoline cars and light trucks (8,500 lb GVWR or less) for 2026 registrations.
Which counties are covered?
Cherokee County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Coweta County, DeKalb County, Douglas County, Fayette County, Forsyth County, Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Paulding County, Rockdale County.