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Emissions Fees
If you live in an Emissions County the total cost of an emissions inspection can range from $6.50 to $30.00.
The fee breakdown for Vehicle Inspections is as follows:
| Vehicle Inspection |
Fee |
| Emissions Inspection |
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| Inspection Sticker Fee |
$6.50 |
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| Station Labor Fee |
$0.00 - $23.50 |
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| Safety Inspection |
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| Regular Safety Inspection for ALL Counties |
$9.10 |
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| Inspection Sticker Fee |
$0.85 |
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| Station Labor Fee |
$8.25 |
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| Window Tint in Safety/Emissions Counties |
$10.00 |
The Inspection fee/Station Labor fee, which may range from $0 - $23.50, is the actual fee for
performing the inspection regardless of whether your vehicle passes inspection or not.
The fee breakdown for the $6.50 Inspection Sticker is as follows:
| Breakdown of $6.50 Inspection Sticker Fee |
Fee |
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| Emissions Program Account (Non-reverting account within Highway Fund) |
$3.00 |
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| Volunteer Rescue/EMS Fund |
$0.18 |
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| Highway Fund |
$0.55 |
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| Telecommunication Account |
$1.75 |
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| Rescue Squad Workers' Relief Fund |
$0.12 |
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| Highway Trust Fund |
$0.25 |
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| Division of Air Quality |
$0.65 |
| Total |
$6.50 |
Cost for an Emissions Inspection
If your vehicle is registered in one of the 48 emission control counties, the total cost for a passed emission inspection $30.00: $23.50 for the safety/emissions inspection and $6.50 for the sticker fee. A safety-only inspection in a non-emission county (or for a vehicle older than a 1996 model year in an emission county) is $9.10: $8.25 for the safety inspection and $.85 for the sticker fee.
Inspection Locations
Inspections are available at any properly licensed and equipped safety-only, or safety/OBD station. The station will perform the inspection required for your particular vehicle and issue a sticker showing that your vehicle has been inspected. Because inspection stations are privately-owned facilities and North Carolina's Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program operates within a decentralized network, it is not mandatory for a station to be OBD-licensed or equipped. However, a station or mechanic can only perform the type of emissions test for which he/she is certified (e.g., Safety, Safety/OBD). A list of inspection stations by county that includes the types of inspections they are licensed and equipped to perform can be found online at https://apps.dot.state.nc.us/dmv/emissions/.
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