Short answer: Yes for most vehicles
| Emissions | Emissions test every two years and at change of ownership for vehicles registered in (or commuting to) Bernalillo County, at Air Care stations. |
|---|---|
| Safety | No periodic safety inspection for personal vehicles. |
| Emissions test | Not published — Set by each station; not verified |
| Find a station | City of Albuquerque: Vehicle emissions testing |
Sources: City of Albuquerque: Vehicle emissions testing · NM MVD: Emission testing. Checked 2026-10-04.
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 Bernalillo County, 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 Bernalillo County
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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Stations in Bernalillo County
Use the official City of Albuquerque: Vehicle emissions testing to find a licensed station near you.
Featured stations: none yet. Paid listings are labeled "Featured · paid placement".
Frequently asked
Do I need an emissions test in Bernalillo County, New Mexico?
Yes, for most covered vehicles. Emissions test every two years and at change of ownership for vehicles registered in (or commuting to) Bernalillo County, at Air Care stations.
Do I need a safety inspection in Bernalillo County?
No periodic safety inspection for personal vehicles.