Smog check in Santa Ana, CA
$26.75 at EZ Auto Test Only with coupon. Plus the $8.25 state certificate.
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Smog check rules and DMV offices for Santa Ana
California asks for a smog check at every other registration renewal once a gas or hybrid car is more than eight model years old. Diesels have no age exemption.
Selling a car older than four model years needs a certificate under 90 days old, and a car moving here from another state needs one to register.
Your DMV renewal notice is the final word for an address in Santa Ana. It says whether this year's renewal needs a check and whether it has to be at a STAR station.
The nearest DMV field offices to central Santa Ana:
- Santa Ana 1330 E First Street, Santa Ana 92701
- Westminster 13700 Hoover Street, Westminster 92683
The Santa Ana stations listed here cover ZIP codes 92701, 92703, 92704, 92705, 92706, and 92707.
Smog check questions
- How much is a smog check in Santa Ana?
- Each station sets its own price, and it varies by vehicle. Here: $26.75 at EZ Auto Test Only with coupon. Plus the $8.25 state certificate.
- Test-only vs test & repair?
- Test-only just runs the inspection. Test & repair can also fix a fail.
- What do I bring?
- Your DMV renewal notice and a way to pay. Most stations take walk-ins.
- How long does a smog check take?
- 20–30 minutes. Call ahead to skip the wait.
- Are there smog check coupons in Santa Ana?
- Yes: $26.75 Smog Check at EZ Auto Test Only; $20 Off Smog Check at Auto Best.
- How long is a California smog certificate good for?
- 90 days from the test. A sale or a registration has to happen inside that window.
- What is the smog abatement fee?
- A yearly DMV fee for cars in their first eight model years, which skip the smog check. It's paid with registration, not at a station.
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