The Nevada DMV, in specific counties, mandates an annual smog inspection as a prerequisite for registration renewal.

A renewal notice will be sent to you, indicating whether an emissions examination is necessary. Emission assessment facilities in Nevada are independently operated and distributed.

A smog examination is unnecessary for those with classic vehicle plates issued by the Nevada DMV. There are various situations in which smog assessments are not obligatory.

Excluded Vehicles

Emission testing is not required for the following vehicles:

• New motor vehicles on their first three registrations.
• New hybrid-electric vehicles for the first five model years.
• 1967 or older.
• Motorcycle or moped.
• Vehicles based in remote areas of Clark and Washoe counties and all other Nevada counties
• Alternative fuel vehicles.
• Diesel vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 14,001 pounds or greater.
• Transfer of ownership/registration if the last test was conducted within 90 days before the transfer (180 days on a Nevada dealer sale).
• Transfer of ownership/registration between husband and wife.
• Transfer of ownership/registration between companies whose principal business is leasing vehicles if there is no change in the lessee or operator of the vehicle.
• Vehicles registered as a Classic Rod, Classic Vehicle or Old Timer and driven 5,000 miles or less per year. The owner must file an odometer affidavit each year.
• Vehicles registered as a Replica Vehicle.
• Fleet vehicles participating in the Continuous Monitoring program.

Feel free to call us at (702) 508-0851 and we would be happy to assist you.