New York at a glance Statewide inspection program
| Safety inspection | Annual safety inspection statewide; $10 for a standard passenger car. |
|---|---|
| Emissions test | OBD II emissions test with the annual inspection statewide. In the NYC metro area (the five boroughs plus Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland and Westchester) the emissions part costs up to $27, elsewhere $11. |
| Safety + emissions, NYC metro area (max) | $37 Source: NY DMV VS-77 fee chart (PDF) |
| Safety + emissions, rest of state (max) | $21 Source: NY DMV VS-77 fee chart (PDF) |
| Find a station / office | NY DMV: About New York State inspections |
Official sources: NY DMV: About New York State inspections · NY DMV VS-77 fee chart (PDF). Checked 2026-10-04.
Counties with an emissions test (9)
These nine counties use the NYC metro area fee.
- Bronx CountyRules, fee and stations
- Kings CountyRules, fee and stations
- New York CountyRules, fee and stations
- Queens CountyRules, fee and stations
- Richmond CountyRules, fee and stations
- Nassau CountyRules, fee and stations
- Suffolk CountyRules, fee and stations
- Rockland CountyRules, fee and stations
- Westchester CountyRules, fee and stations
Frequently asked
Does New York require a vehicle safety inspection?
Annual safety inspection statewide; $10 for a standard passenger car.
Does New York require an emissions test?
OBD II emissions test with the annual inspection statewide. In the NYC metro area (the five boroughs plus Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland and Westchester) the emissions part costs up to $27, elsewhere $11.
Which counties are covered?
Bronx County, Kings County, New York County, Queens County, Richmond County, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Rockland County, Westchester County. These nine counties use the NYC metro area fee.