Open an inspection station[1] 


Important 
If you would like to apply to have an official public emissions inspection station you may be subject to the Public Emissions Inspection State Cap. Please read Inspection Station Cap Information [2] before you apply. To become a licensed Inspection Station by the Department of Motor Vehicles DMV in New York State consult the DMV Commissioner s Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulations pdf [3] CR-79 download and read Facility Requirements Inspection Stations pdf [4] VS-143 submit the Original Facility Application pdf [5] VS-1 with all required documentation If you are applying to be a Public Inspection Station you must also have a registered repair shop at that location. See Open a Repair Shop or Body Shop [6] for further requirements. You can also call the Office of Vehicle Safety and Clean Air at 1 - 518 - 474 - 4653 to get the forms, or call 1 - 518 - 474 - 0919 to get more information. 

How to apply 
You must submit Original Facility Application pdf [5] VS-1 that you have permission to use the property at the business location notarized statement from property owner, lease may be contingent on facility approval, sub - lease with primary lease, mortgage, deed or receipted tax bill proof your Sales Tax ID number and a copy of your Sales Tax Certificate of Authority found on the Department of Tax and Finance website [7] you may need a FEIN from the IRS [8] before this step proof of Workers Compensation Insurance [9] for your employees if you do not have employees, indicate that on the application You can visit the NY State Workers Compensation Board website [9] for instructions on this process a photocopy of the driver license or other government issued photo ID for everyone listed on the application a receipt for your purchase of the inspection station sign 1 all required fees , via a check payable to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Note: you may need to submit a separate check for MV-50 fees if also applying to be a dea

user: Hello, i want to open an inspection station.

assistant: Sure, but first you must know that Opus is the current vendor providing the equipemnt to New York inspection stations.

assistant: Do you know how to sign the station agreement? That is necessary to open an inspection station

user: Yes, visiting the nyvip website

user: But i actually don't know how to sign it, only that it is on the website, could you help me please?

assistant: Oh, sure, you can find these signs in various sign shops and automotive supply stores.

user: I don't have my proof of workers compensation insurance yet, should i submit an application with DMV? I heard that it wasn't that important.

assistant: Don't do it! it is a required document for registration so i suggest you to get it first before applying.

user: In addition to the listed items on the website, what will the AFI do? I'm kind of lost in that section.

assistant: the AFI will be examine your location for these characteristics:
A mailbox at the business address dedicated to your business only .

user: What is necessary to become a licensed inspection station? Where can i find information regarding this

assistant: You can find that information in the DMV Commissioner s Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulations pdf. There all your questions should be answered. In case you don't understand something, you can always write again here.