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| Overview |
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This page provides information about Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) emissions testing requirements, locations, fees and services.
Use the links below to go directly to any section:
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| Who Needs Emissions Testing? |
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There is no statewide testing requirement, however, most vehicles in the Portland and/or Medford metropolitan areas must pass a Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) emissions test as part of the registration tag renewal process. Also, most vehicles that are new to Oregon must pass an emissions test prior to being registered in these areas.
Emissions testing is required as follows:
- In the Portland area, 1975 and newer model years must be tested (view detailed information).
- In the Medford (Rogue Valley) area, vehicles 20 model years old and newer must be tested (view detailed information).
- In these areas, cars, trucks, vans, motor homes and buses powered by gasoline, alternative fuels (such as propane), and hybrids must be tested.
- In these areas, diesel-powered vehicles with a manufacturer's gross weight rating of 8,500 pounds or less must be tested.
If your vehicle meets the above criteria and is new to Oregon, you must have a certificate that the vehicle passed an emissions test before you bring it in to DMV to be registered.
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| Testing Locations and Fees |
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Use the links below to access information about DEQ testing locations and fees:
Please refer to the DEQ web site for more information.
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| Exemptions |
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Refer to the DEQ web site for information about exemptions from vehicle emissions testing. If you have further questions about whether you are exempt from emissions testing, or you wish to obtain an Exemption Form, call the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) at (971) 673-1630 or toll free at (877) 476-0583.
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| Registration Renewal At DEQ |
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Multnomah county registration fees will be assessed for vehicles with registrations expiring on or after September 1, 2010. DMV needs to review all address changes for the Portland area to determine whether county registration fees apply.
You will not be able to complete your registration renewal at a DEQ testing station, if:
- You need to make changes to the vehicle’s registration, including an address change;
- Your vehicle is new to Oregon and is not yet registered in Oregon;
- Your vehicle does not pass the emissions test; or
- Your vehicle does not need to be tested (if so, you can mail your registration renewal to DMV or renew online).
Note: Vehicles subject to Multnomah County registration fees are required to pay an additional $19 per year, or $10 for permanent heavy trailer registration. Multnomah County registration fees are due at initial registration and renewal for registrations expiring on or after September 1, 2010. Visit Multnomah County's website for more information.
To complete your registration renewal at a DEQ testing station, you must:
- Provide your completed renewal reminder (do not separate the pieces);
- Pass the emissions test; and
- Pay the testing fee and registration fee (DEQ accepts cash and credit/debit cards containing the VISA or MasterCard logo).
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| Registration Renewal Online |
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You may also renew your registration using the DMV Online Registration Renewal System after passing the DEQ emissions test.
If your vehicle is registered at an address within a DEQ emissions split ZIP code (part of the ZIP code is within a Vehicle Inspection Program (VIP) Boundary, part of the ZIP code is outside the VIP Boundary), and you were sent a Declaration of Exemption form with your renewal reminder, then you cannot renew using the DMV Online Registration Renewal System. You can renew your vehicle registration at a DMV office or mail your registration renewal to DMV.
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| Vehicle ID & LEV Check |
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Vehicle Identification Number Inspection:
DEQ testing locations may be able to perform a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspection in certain cases. New-to-Oregon vehicles that are subject to DEQ emissions testing may have the VIN inspection performed at any DEQ Testing Station. DMV will collect the $7 VIN inspection fee.
A VIN inspection cannot be conducted by DEQ if:
- Your vehicle is not required to be tested for emissions (for example, motorcycles, trailers, or diesel-powered vehicles over 8,500 pounds GVWR). A vehicle is not required to be tested if it is located outside the DEQ boundaries;
- Your vehicle is coming to Oregon from out of country; or
- Your vehicle is an assembled or reconstructed vehicle.
For more information about vehicle identification number inspections, see VIN Inspections.
Low Emissions Vehicles (LEV) Check:
Beginning with model year 2009, Oregon requires passenger vehicles with 7,500 miles or less to prove compliance with Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV) requirement before they can obtain registration, unless they are otherwise exempt. This is in addition to DEQ emissions testing and other vehicle compliance requirements.
DEQ testing locations may be able to check the vehicle for compliance with the LEV requirement in certain cases. Vehicles that are subject to DEQ emissions testing may have the LEV check performed at any DEQ Testing Station.
The LEV compliance check cannot be conducted by DEQ if a vehicle is not required to be tested for emissions.
There is no additional fee for an LEV check.
For more information, see Low Emissions Vehicles (LEV).
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| Why Emissions Testing? |
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The Department of Environmental Quality's Vehicle Inspection Program (DEQ/VIP) was implemented as part of the Air Quality maintenance program for the Portland and Medford metropolitan areas.
Vehicles are the number one source of air pollution in Oregon. Emissions lead to high smog and carbon monoxide levels, which can have a variety of effects on Oregonians. The DEQ/VIP is a successful, cost-effective way to reduce air pollution and maintain the quality of Oregon's air.
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| Repair Assistance Through DEQ |
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If a 1996 or newer vehicle cannot pass the DEQ emissions test and the owner qualifies for low-income status, the owner of the vehicle may apply for DEQ's Clean Air Partners Program (CAP) and possible repair assistance.
CAP collects donations from other drivers and uses the funds to help those in need repair their vehicles, pass the vehicle inspection test and drive cleaner, less polluting vehicles. For more information call 971-673-1630 ext. 0 or visit DEQ on the web at: www.deq.state.or.us/aq/vip/cleanairpartners.htm.
Oregon DEQ no longer offers an Enhanced Test waiver for low-income people.
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| Related Information |
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Additional information that may be relevant includes:
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