Exempted Vehicles

Not all motor vehicles are subject to the Smog Check Program.

Smog Certifications are not required for transfers of ownership that occur for any motor vehicle that is four or less model years old.

Also note, Smog Certifications are not required if the Transfer of Ownership occurs between a spouse, sibling, child, parent, grandparent or grandchild.

Further, a Smog Certification is not required if a Biennial Smog Certification was submitted to DMV within 90 days prior to the vehicle transfer date. A Vehicle Inspection Report may be required for proof of certification.

These vehicles are currently exempt:

• Hybrid vehicles
• 1975 year model or older
• Diesel powered vehicles
• Electric vehicles
• Natural gas powered and has a Gross Vehicle Weight rating of 14,001 lbs. or greater
• Motorcycle
• Trailer

More to come...
Thanks,
Bob