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How do I get my vehicle inspected?

Vehicles need to be inspected once every two years in New Jersey, except for new vehicles, which are given a four-year inspection. Check the inspection sticker on your windshield to find the date your vehicle is due. You may get an inspection up to two months prior to the expiration date.


Get started
Pick an inspection facility Bring the right documents (no copies or faxes):
  • Valid driver license (You must be at least 17 years old)
  • Vehicle registration
  • State of New Jersey Insurance Identification Card
    • Surname of the insured must match owner’s surname on vehicle registration
    • Leasing companies must be listed as owner on leased vehicle ID cards
    • Owner insured fleet, dealer or leasing company insurance ID cards are acceptable with the words "All Owned Vehicles" or "Fleet" inserted in the vehicle description portion of the card
    • Insured name and owner name, matching the vehicle registration, are required for "Fleet" leased vehicle ID cards
Make an appointment 
  • You can make an appointment online for State inspection facilities in Westfield, Salem, Bridgeton, Cape May or Washington (Warren county)
Check wait times
  • If your location doesn’t require an appointment, call (888) NJMOTOR (656-6867) toll-free in NJ or (609) 620-7992 out-of-state
  • Customer service representatives available:
    7 a.m. - 7 p.m., M-Th
    7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., F
    7 a.m. –12 p.m., Sa