What vehicles are subject to the California emissions standards? 
Unless it is exempt , your vehicle must comply with the California emissions standard if it has less than 7,500 miles on the odometer and is a model year of 1996 or newer passenger vehicle or light - duty truck that has a gross vehicle weight rating GVWR of 6,000 lbs. or less a model year 2000 or newer light - duty truck that has a GVWR of 8,500 lbs. or less a model year 2004 or newer medium duty vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating GVWR of 14,000 lbs. or less that has a gross vehicle weight rating GVWR over 14,000 lbs a model year 2005 or newer heavy - duty otto - cycle or diesel vehicle 

How can I find out if my vehicle meets the California emissions standard? 
To determine if a vehicle meets the California emissions standard , look for these words or similar language on the Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin MCO and the emissions label under the hood : " California - Only Vehicle : This vehicle conforms to U.S. EPA and California regulations applicable to the vehicle model year model - year new motor vehicles introduced into commerce only for sale in California. " " 50-State Vehicle : This vehicle conforms to U.S. EPA and California regulations applicable to the vehicle model year model - year new motor vehicles. " " Federal Vehicle certified for Sale in California : This vehicle conforms to U.S. EPA regulations applicable to the vehicle model year model - year new motor vehicles, and is certified for sale in California. " 

My vehicle complies with the California emissions standard but this is not indicated on the MCO, or I don't have the MCO. What can I do? 
If your vehicle complies with the California emissions standard, but the MCO does not indicate compliance or you do not have an Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin MCO , you or the automobile dealer can certify compliance on a' Certificate of Emissions Compliance or Exemption' form MV-74. If your vehicle is exempt from the Cal

user: Even though my car fulfills the CA emissions standard, I don't have the MCO. I need help figuring out what to do.

assistant: Does your vehicle comply with the California emissions standard, but the MCO does not indicate compliance or you do not have an Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin MCO?

user: Yes, that's what I just said.

assistant: Then you or the automobile dealer can certify compliance on a 'Certificate of Emissions Compliance or Exemption' form MV-74.

user: So, what if my car is exempt from the CA emissions standard?

assistant: Then you or the automobile dealer can complete form MV-74 to certify the exemption, provided you meet all the requirements.

user: I see. What if I'm a NY resident who serves in the army and stationed in another state?

assistant: *makes no sense*

user: Can you perhaps tell me where to find additional information? Are there any resources?

assistant: The NY State Department of Environmental Conservation website www.dec.ny.gov has the regulations for the California emissions standards and other motor vehicle emissions standards See Regulations, Part 218. 

user: I'll take a look at that website later. Let me redundantly ask the same question once more. 

assistant: The NY State Department of Environmental Conservation website www.dec.ny.gov has the regulations for the California emissions standards and other motor vehicle emissions standards See Regulations, Part 218.