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: can you give me details of Computerized Vehicle Inspection System


assistant: Only stations that inspect group 1a vehicles are required to have a CVIS .

assistant: Do you want to sign the station agreement and request equipment?

user: not

user: can you give me details of Official inspection station sign


assistant:  DMV does not provide official inspection station signs . You may purchase these signs from various sign shops and automotive supply stores . Your sign requirements will differ based on the types of vehicles you will be inspecting

user: How do you become an authorized inspection station?

assistant: o become a licensed Inspection Station by the Department of Motor Vehicles DMV in New York States
consult the DMV Commissioner s Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulations pdf CR-79
download and read Facility Requirements Inspection Stations pdf  VS-143

user: What else do I need to know?

assistant:  In addition to the items listed above , the AFI will be examine your location for these characteristicss a mailbox at the business address dedicated to your business only mailboxes shared with other businesses or entities are not acceptable

user: and how is the process by mail

assistant: Send your completed application , a copy of your Sales Tax Certificate of Authority and all fees to

user: which is the topic

assistant: Inspection 

user: can you give me details of Computerized Vehicle Inspection System 


assistant:  Only stations that inspect group 1a vehicles are required to have a CVIS.  Opus Inspection is the current vendor providing the equipment to New York State inspection stations .