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Smog check rules and DMV offices for San Jose
California asks for a smog check at every other registration renewal once a gas or hybrid car is more than eight model years old. Diesels have no age exemption.
Selling a car older than four model years needs a certificate under 90 days old, and a car moving here from another state needs one to register.
Your DMV renewal notice is the final word for an address in San Jose. It says whether this year's renewal needs a check and whether it has to be at a STAR station.
The nearest DMV field offices to central San Jose:
- San Jose 111 W Alma Avenue, San Jose 95110
- Santa Clara 3665 Flora Vista Ave, Santa Clara 95051
The San Jose stations listed here cover ZIP codes 95110, 95111, 95112, 95113, 95116, 95117, 95118, 95120, 95121, 95122, 95123, 95124, 95125, 95126, 95127, 95128, 95129, 95130, 95131, 95132, 95133, 95136, 95148, and 95157.
Smog check questions
- How much is a smog check in San Jose?
- Each station sets its own price, and it varies by vehicle. Here: $39.75 at Smog Check Plus. Plus the $8.25 state certificate.
- Test-only vs test & repair?
- Test-only just runs the inspection. Test & repair can also fix a fail.
- What do I bring?
- Your DMV renewal notice and a way to pay. Most stations take walk-ins.
- How long does a smog check take?
- 20–30 minutes. Call ahead to skip the wait.
- Which San Jose smog stations are open on Sunday?
- 52 list Sunday hours, including 1025 Star Smog Station, AA Star Smog Check Station, and Wynn Smog Center.
- How long is a California smog certificate good for?
- 90 days from the test. A sale or a registration has to happen inside that window.
- What is the smog abatement fee?
- A yearly DMV fee for cars in their first eight model years, which skip the smog check. It's paid with registration, not at a station.
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