1. What has changed?
   • The design has been simplified to aid in quickly identifying the expiration dates
   • Stickers are color coded by inspection type
2. Are older stickers still valid?
   • The stickers are valid as long as the expiration dates are current
   • Stations will begin using the new stickers as they deplete their stock of older stickers
3. Where can I see all of the currently valid inspection stickers?
   • Law enforcement can request a poster showing all currently valid inspection stickers
   • Submit an email from your agency email account to: rsd_customer_relations@dps.texas.gov
     1. Subject line: Poster Request
     2. Include:
        1. Name
        2. Department or Agency name
        3. Business Address
        4. Phone Number
        5. Number of posters needed

Revised window tint laws effective September 1, 2009. view them here

How much will my annual inspection cost?

Statewide Inspection Fees

Emission Fees apply to Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery, Dallas, Ft Worth, Collin, Denton, Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis, Johnson, and Parker Counties

Emission Fees apply to Travis & Williamson Counties

Emission Fees apply to El Paso County

There is a five (5) day grace period for motorists to get their inspection sticker. An inspection certificate expires on the last day of the month that is indicated on the windshield. Therefore, you have until the 5th day of the following month to have your car inspected.

Do I have to pay to get my car re-inspected, if it fails the inspection?

NO. Should your vehicle fail the inspection, have the item(s) repaired and take it back to the inspection station that originally performed the inspection within 15 days for a free re-test. If you choose not to take it back to the station that originally performed the inspection or should you present the vehicle after the 15 days, then your vehicle is no longer eligible for the free re-test.

• Are you a Texas registered driver who is currently outside the state?
• Are you an out of state driver, currently in Texas?

Have you accidently scraped off the wrong sticker from your windshield?

If your vehicle is registered in one of the emissions counties and you require an emissions sticker replacement you can obtain a replacement, for a reduced fee, from one of our DPS challenge/waiver stations. Give them a call to make an appointment and to obtain further details on obtaining your replacement.

If your vehicle is not registerd in one of the emissions counties, then you will have to get the vehicle reinspected at one of the local inspection stations in your area. Currently, there are no replacement procedures for non-emissions county motorists.

Note: Due to the increased inspection fee in emissions counties (up to $39.75 for the test as opposed to $14.50 in non-emissions counties) a replacement process was developed to reduce the financial burden on motorists. Replacement stickers are only valid for the remainder of time left on the old sticker.

View Transportation Code
View Sec. 548.102. Two-Year Initial Inspection Period for Passenger Car or Light Truck

• OBDII questions?
• ASM/TSI questions?
• Who's required to get an emissions test?
• Emissions testing exemptions
• What is good and bad ground level ozone?
• Has your vehicle failed the emissions test?
• Limited Emissions Inspections
• Brochures/Publications

• Window Tinting revised 9/1/2009
• Cracked Windshields
• Seatbelts
• Vehicle Height Requirements
• Headlight Aim
• Aftermarket Air Intake Systems
• Engine Swaps

• Antique & Classic Vehicles
• Motorhomes or RV Inspections
• Electric Bikes/Mopeds/Play Vehicles
• Pocket Bikes Illegal on roadways
• KitKars
• Rebuilt/Reconstructed Vehicles
• Rebuilt/Reconstructed Motorcycles (PDF)
• Imported Vehicles

• Colored Bulbs
• Clear Lenses
• Blackouts
• License Plate Lights
• Sylvania Lighting
• GE Lighting

Visit the Repair Resources page

• Texas Automated Vehicle Inspection System

• TAVIS Frequently Asked Questions

• Online Certificate Purchase

• Station License Renewal
• Inspector Renewals

• Inspection Station Owners and Inspectors

If you have a complaint concerning an inspection station please contact your local Texas Department of Public Safety, Vehicle Inspection Service. Be sure to have inspection station information, such as station name, station id (if possible) and inspector. All complaints must be submitted in writing.

Effective February 22, 2006, the Vehicle Inspection Service no longer requires issuance of the VI-88 (Annual Vehicle Inspection) form, in conjunction with the inspection of commercial vehicles for Federal Motor Carrier Safety inspections. Effective immediately, the department will no longer provide this form to inspection stations. This change will be reflected in the next revision to the Rules and Regulations Manual for Official Vehicle Inspection Stations and Certified Inspectors.

If you need information pertaining to license plate tag/registration, title transfers, trace license plate number to owner, title histories, certified copy of title, VIN lookups, and lost titles contact TxDMV.

If you require information pertaining to a driver license you should contact our driver license division. There you can find information about obtaining out of state licenses, DL renewals and much more.

Contact NHTSA for federal regulations pertaining to recalls, air bags, vehicle importation & certification, safety defects, child safety seats and other hot topics.

Odometer tampering complaints should be addressed to the Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.

Who should I contact to report a smoking vehicle?
To report a smoking vehicle visit the Smoking Vehicle Program at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or call toll free 1-800-453-SMOG 7664).

View Transportation Code
View Sec. 548.605. Dismissal of Charge; Administrative Fee

How many license plates am I required to display?
State law requires that you display two (2) license plates, one to the front and one to the rear. Placement or mounting of license plates is not defined.