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State Inspection

State Inspection

LMC provides state inspections, also known as emissions sticker, for your car, light truck, motorcycle and trailers in just 15 minutes.

The Two Step One Sticker Program, HB 2305 was passed during the 83rd legislative session (2013). This bill eliminated the inspection sticker resulting in a single-sticker system and makes vehicle registration dependent on obtaining a passing vehicle inspection.

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A state inspection after January 1, 2025 now consists of an emissions test only in Harris and Montgomery Counties.

The emissions test will look for dash lights as well as other possible problems.

The technician will inform you of any problems with the inspection and whether they will need further inspection or diagnostics.

Most days we can perform your inspection from walk-ins but if you prefer to schedule an appointment we can do that too.

State Inspection Questions

What do I need to get an inspection?

We will need a current insurance card.

What does a state inspection cost?

For cars and trucks that are newer than 25 years with gasoline engines the cost of the test is just $18.50. Commercial vehicles still require a safety and emissions test. Non commercial diesel pickup trucks no longer require any testing.

For vehicles 25 years and older, no testing is required.

Commercial diesel vehicles and trailers are also a safety only inspection are only $7.00.

What if my car fails the inspection?

If your car fails the state inspection you will be given the reason as well as what to do next.

If your car or truck does fail an inspection, your service advisor will have the info needed to pass. An emissions failure would generally be something to do with a check engine light and would require a diagnostic test to pinpoint the problem.