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: How could I go about opening a public emissions station?

assistant: Do you know what is important when you want to open an inspection station?

user: Yes, I have been reading up on opening public emissions station.

assistant: Do you actually want to apply to have an official public emissions inspection station?

user: Yes, I really would like to open an inspection station.

assistant: Then you may be subject to Public Emissions Inspection State Cap and you should read the information about it before you apply.

user: What will happen during an on-site investigation when the automotive facilities inspector arrives?

assistant: The AFI will be checking that you have permanently mounted signs visible from the street and if not visible they will deny your application; and you will need proof of identification for everyone named on the application with a driver license or government issued photo ID.

user: What is required to become a licensed Inspection Station in the state of New York?

assistant: If you want to become a licensed Inspection Station by the DMV in New York state then you should consult the DMV Commissioner's Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulations.

user: What topic should I look for?

assistant: You should look for the topic under Inspection.

user: Is the DMV Commissioner's Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulations able to be downloaded?

assistant: Yes, you can download them and read Facility Requirements Inspection Stations.

user: What happens if I do not have proof of Workers Compensation Insurance at this time?

assistant: Since you don't have your proof of Workers Compensation Insurance, then it is in your best interest not to submit an application with DMV yet.