Do you know if your vehicle complies with the California emissions standard but the MCO does not indicate compliance ?
No I don't have an MCO on my vehicle.
I bought this car in California, what criteria should an MCO state for compliance?
If the following is stated on your car's MCO or the emissions label: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 .
What does the mileage need to be for a vehicle to need to be compliant to emission standards?
The vehicle must have less than 7,500 miles on the odometer in order to have to comply with the California emissions standard.
I'm a resident of NY state and serving in the military, does that matter?
Yes then your vehicle is exempt from the California emissions standard.
And if my car was actually registered in another state?