When you need a safety inspection 
All vehicles registered in New York State must get a safety inspection at a DMV - licensed inspection station every 12 months when the ownership of the vehicle is transferred A valid inspection sticker must be displayed on your vehicle. Inspections expire the last day of the month punched on the inspection sticker. 

If your vehicle does not have a valid inspection 
you cannot renew the registration 1 you can receive a fine 2 you can receive a parking ticket 3 

Emissions inspection 
Most vehicles must also get an emissions inspection or diesel emissions inspection [1] at the time of the safety inspection. See the New York Vehicle Inspection Program [2] NYVIP2 page. You can find additional information in these brochures New York State Vehicle Safety / Emissions Inspection Program For Cars and Light Trucks [3] [4] C-50 A Consumer Guide to Readiness Monitor Failures as Part of the New York State Vehicle Inspection Program [5] C-114 

Find an inspection station 
Licensed stations display a yellow and black sign that reads ,' Official Inspection Station. ' Motorcycle inspection stations display a blue and orange sign. Find an inspection station near you [6 ] 

Fees 
See the Inspection Groups and Fee Chart PDF [7] VS-77. 

What is checked 
The DMV brochure, New York State Vehicle Safety / Emissions Inspection Program for Cars and Light Trucks [3] C-50 lists the equipment items checked during a safety inspection, and a description of the safety inspection. 

I bought a vehicle from a dealer 
The dealer must have the vehicle inspected within 30 days of the date of sale and prior to delivery. 

I bought a vehicle from a private seller (not a dealer) 
If you buy or get a vehicle from someone other than a dealer registered with the New York State DMV , you will receive an inspection extension that will last 10 days from the date of the registration. An inspection issued to the previous registrant is not valid. 

I have moved to New York an

user: I moved to New York and registered my vehicle here. Do I need to do an inspection again?

assistant: Was your vehicle registered in another state that issues an inspection tag?

user: Yes

assistant: In that case you don't need to be inspected immediately. Your out-of-state inspection remains valid until it expires or for one year after the registration date, whichever comes first.

user: What if I leave New York and my inspection expires, what should I do?

assistant: Wait 14 days for the DMV to process and ship your extension decal. You will need it before returning your vehicle to New York

user: and which program is in charge of this?

assistant: The DMV brochure, New York State Vehicle Safety and Emissions Inspection Program for Automobiles and Light Trucks [3] C-50 lists the items of equipment reviewed during a safety inspection, and a description of the inspection of security

user: If the inspection tag expires more than 60 days, how much is the fine?

assistant: the fine is between $ 50 and $ 100

user: I need to replace the inspection tag, how do I do it?

assistant: You can have your vehicle re-inspected or you can request a replacement sticker using the Request for Replacement Inspection Sticker PDF [8] VS-118 form.