New Mexico at a glance Emissions test in some counties
| Safety inspection | No periodic safety inspection for personal vehicles. |
|---|---|
| Emissions test | Emissions test every two years and at change of ownership for vehicles registered in (or commuting to) Bernalillo County, at Air Care stations. |
| Emissions test | Not published — Set by each station; not verified |
| Find a station / office | City of Albuquerque: Vehicle emissions testing |
Official sources: City of Albuquerque: Vehicle emissions testing · NM MVD: Emission testing. Checked 2026-10-04.
Counties with an emissions test (1)
Everywhere else in New Mexico: no emissions test for personal vehicles.
About the missing details
Why it's missing: We only list inspection fees published by an official source. Stations or the local program set the price for New Mexico, and we couldn't find an official published price, so check the station's posted price or call the program below.
General information
Not specific to New Mexico
Where states publish an inspection price, it ranges from free (Illinois, Delaware DMV lanes, Ohio's first passing E-Check) to $55 every two years (Rhode Island). Many states let each station set its own price and only require it to be posted. Texas caps emissions tests at $11.50–$18.50.
Closest place with verified data
El Paso County, TX (about 228 miles away): emissions test up to $11.50
Call or visit the official office
City of Albuquerque: Vehicle emissions testing · Official website
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Frequently asked
Does New Mexico require a vehicle safety inspection?
No periodic safety inspection for personal vehicles.
Does New Mexico require an emissions test?
Emissions test every two years and at change of ownership for vehicles registered in (or commuting to) Bernalillo County, at Air Care stations.
Which counties are covered?
Bernalillo County.