Vehicle Emissions Testing
Vehicle Emissions Testing
The Vehicle Pollution Management Office is located at 1500 Broadway NE, 87102.
- Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday
- Emissions Re-Testing: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Map: Emissions Re-Testing Location
Out-of-State Vehicles
Report Smoking Vehicle
Owning an Inspection Station
Air Care Inspector
Check Emission Status
Registration & MVD Locations
Emissions Testing
Emissions testing is required of motor vehicles registered or commuting in Bernalillo County.
All 1984 and newer motor vehicles up to 10,000 lbs GVW must pass an emission test every two years and at change of ownership.
Gas-electric hybrid vehicles are required to be tested every two years as well and can be tested at any certified Air Care Station.
Only dedicated electric vehicles and diesel vehicles are exempt from emission testing.
- Out-of-State Vehicles and Vehicles Unavailable for Inspection
- Air Care Facts - 2018 (Brochure with facts and station locations)
- Air Care Facts in Spanish - 2018
Air Care Station Locations & Cost
For your convenience, more than 130 Air Care Stations are available. Test fees must be clearly posted on their official Air Care Station sign.
Fees are set by individual test stations and usually range from $15 to $25 plus tax.
Owning an Air Care Station
Interested in owning an Air Care Station or becoming an inspector?