You Didnt Pass?
If your vehicle has failed the initial emission test, you must repair it and pass a second test to be eligible for registration. If it still fails after repairs, you may be eligible for a waiver if you meet the requirements below.
Repairs can be made by the owner or any facility the owner chooses. However, vehicles in Clark County must be repaired by a 2G Licensed Authorized Station to be eligible for a waiver. See our Online Business License Verification for a list of 2G stations in your area.
"No Pass-No Pay" options and similar promotions are not mandated by State law and are offered at the discretion of the individual station. Stations may charge for each test.
Waiver Requirements
If the vehicle still fails after being repaired, it may be eligible for a waiver. Your vehicle must fail:
- Carbon monoxide and/or hydrocarbon levels exceeding standards for 1968-1995 light duty vehicles and all heavy duty vehicles, or;
- Illuminated “Check Engine” lamp for 1996 and newer light duty vehicles.
Waivers will not be issued to:
- Vehicles eligible for warranty coverage.
- Smoking Vehicles - The vehicle must be repaired with no limit on cost.
- Emission Device Tampering – The vehicle must be repaired with no limit on cost.
Clark County
The vehicle must be repaired by a 2G Licensed Authorized Station to be eligible for a waiver. The waiver application must include receipts from the station showing that at least $450 has been spent on parts other than a catalytic converter, fuel inlet restrictor or air injection system, or on labor other than emission testing if the repairs evidenced by the receipt were directly related to the deficiency in emissions.
If the vehicle is not repaired at an authorized 2G station, it will not be eligible for a waiver, regardless of the cost incurred. See Business License Verification for a list of stations.
Low-income families in Clark County may be eligible for cash assistance with vehicle repairs. Contact the Voluntary Vehicle Repair Program at (702) 431-0234.
Washoe County
Waiver repairs may be made by a 2G Licensed Authorized Station or the owner. Vehicles repaired at a non-2G garage are not eligible for a waiver. See Business License Verification for a list of stations.
If the vehicle is repaired at a station, an application for a waiver must include receipts from the station showing that at least $200 has been spent on parts other than a catalytic converter, fuel inlet restrictor or air injection system, or on labor other than emission testing if the repairs evidenced by the receipt were directly related to the deficiency in emissions.
If the vehicle is repaired by the owner, the application must include receipts or other evidence that at least $200 has been spent on parts other than a catalytic converter, fuel inlet restrictor or air injection system purchased within 14 days after the initial emission test.
If you still fail after repairs - If you failed the initial test, did the repairs
pursuant to your county's requirements, met the financial limit to obtain a waiver and
your vehicle still fails for hydrocarbons/carbon monoxide or a Check Engine light, bring your vehicle, both failed certificates,
and receipts for all repair work to the Department of Motor Vehicles
Emission Test Facility to request a waiver. |