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: I'm thinking into opening a emissions station and like to get some guidance?

assistant: Very good. But before proceeding, you must know that you may be subject to the Public Emissions Inspection State Cap. Did you were aware of that?

user: No, i didn't.

assistant: Would you like to know how to apply then?

user: Yes, i would like to know that.

assistant: Excellent. To apply, you must submit an Original Facility Application, so you can proof that you have permission to use the property at the business location. Second, a notarized statement from property owner.

user: um, i have those already, Think i can submit my application then. It doesn't matter if i don't have a Certificate of Authority, isn't?

assistant: Wait. I understand that you don't have a Certificate of Authority?

user: Yes, i do not have that yet. Is there a problem?

assistant: In fact, there is. If you are lacking that document, then please do not submit your application to us yet.

user: Oh, o.k, didn't know that was such a deal. I'll have to get it then. Anyway, do you have any other channel for information?

assistant: Yes, of course. You can make use of our toll free number at 1-518-474-4653 to reach the Office of Vehicle Safety and Clean Air.