Smog Check Orange CA

Smog check in Orange, CA

17 of the 26 stations in Orange are STAR-certified, so a STAR notice barely narrows the list. 18 of the 26 can also repair, so a fail doesn't have to mean a second shop.

$40–$70 in Orange.

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Orange, CA

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Smog check rules and DMV offices for Orange

California asks for a smog check at every other registration renewal once a gas or hybrid car is more than eight model years old. Diesels have no age exemption.

Selling a car older than four model years needs a certificate under 90 days old, and a car moving here from another state needs one to register.

Your DMV renewal notice is the final word for an address in Orange. It says whether this year's renewal needs a check and whether it has to be at a STAR station.

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The nearest DMV field offices to central Orange:

  • Santa Ana 1330 E First Street, Santa Ana 92701 about 3.9 mi
  • Fullerton 909 W Valencia Drive, Fullerton 92832 about 6.6 mi

The Orange stations listed here cover ZIP codes 92865, 92866, 92867, 92868, and 92869.

Smog check questions

How much is a smog check in Orange?
$40–$70 at most Orange stations. Test-only is cheaper.
Do I need a STAR station?
Only if your DMV renewal notice says STAR. 17 of Orange's 26 stations qualify.
Test-only vs test & repair?
Test-only just runs the inspection. Test & repair can also fix a fail.
What do I bring?
Your DMV renewal notice and a way to pay. Most stations take walk-ins.
How long does a smog check take?
20–30 minutes. Call ahead to skip the wait.
Which Orange smog stations are open on Sunday?
9 list Sunday hours, including Orange High Test Only, Stadium Nissan, and David Wilson's Villa Ford.
Are there smog check coupons in Orange?
Yes: $41.75 Smog Check at Fix-n-smog.
How long is a California smog certificate good for?
90 days from the test. A sale or a registration has to happen inside that window.
What is the smog abatement fee?
A yearly DMV fee for cars in their first eight model years, which skip the smog check. It's paid with registration, not at a station.

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