Vermont at a glance Statewide inspection program
| Safety inspection | Annual safety and visual emissions inspection for every registered vehicle. |
|---|---|
| Emissions test | Vehicles 16 model years old or newer (up to 8,500 lb GVWR) also need an OBD II check. |
| Inspection | Not published — Set by each station; not published statewide |
| Find a station / office | Vermont DMV: Vehicle inspections |
Official sources: Vermont DMV: Vehicle inspections · 23 V.S.A. § 1222. 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 Vermont, 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 Vermont
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
Massachusetts (about 155 miles away): Annual inspection (most vehicles): $35
Call or visit the official office
Vermont DMV: Vehicle inspections · Official website
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Frequently asked
Does Vermont require a vehicle safety inspection?
Annual safety and visual emissions inspection for every registered vehicle.
Does Vermont require an emissions test?
Vehicles 16 model years old or newer (up to 8,500 lb GVWR) also need an OBD II check.