On Board Diagnostic/Emission Component Check
Vehicles need to be inspected once every two years in New Jersey, except for new vehicles, which are given a five-year inspection. Check the inspection sticker on your windshield to find the date your vehicle is due. You may get
an inspection up to two months prior to the expiration date.
Get started
Pick an inspection facility
Bring the right documents (photocopy, fax or e-mail unacceptable):
- Valid driver license; you must be at least 17 years old. Driver does not need to be vehicle owner
- Valid vehicle registration document (online renewal receipt unacceptable)
- Sexy真人y Insurance Identification Card. For ID card specifications, visit the
- Surname of the insured must match owner’s surname on vehicle registration
- Leasing companies must be listed as owner on leased vehicle ID cards
- Owner insured fleet, dealer or leasing company insurance ID cards are acceptable with the words "All Owned Vehicles" or "Fleet" inserted in the vehicle description portion of the card
- Insured name and owner name, matching the vehicle registration, are required for "Fleet" leased vehicle ID cards
Make an appointment
- You can make an appointment for State inspection facilities in Salem, Cape May or Washington (Warren county)
Check wait times
- If your location doesn’t require an appointment, you can check wait times at State inspection stations or by calling (609) 620-7992
- Customer service representatives available:
8 a.m. 鈥� 4:30 p.m., M-F
7 a.m. 鈥� 12 p.m., Sa