This is an independent website with helpful links and information for technicians performing PA Emissions Inspection.
Current Program Management Fee: $1.57 as of 4/9/19
Latest News: As of the June 2024 bulletin you can only issue mileage exemption based on the mileage recorded on the old PA Safety Inspection Certificate or from the PA Vehicle Inspection Database. You can no longer use other documentation or records from the inspection station files to determine previous mileage information. This change is shared in EB24-01.
Emissions Program Equipment Changes:
New Emissions Program Recertification Change:
As of August 1, 2018 the emissions recertification program must be completed through an online training program and exam. Click here for more information.
And remember, you must renew your emissions license prior to the expiration date:
The March 2016 Emissions bulletin states that, "Effective September 1, 2016, emission recertification exams will need to be taken within six months prior to expiration. There will be no extension provided beyond the expiration date on your emission credentials. Emission inspectors will need to retest prior to their credential expiring."
Click here to view the March 2016 bulletin.
This means that if you do not renew your certification before it expires you will be required to retake the original 8-hour course!
Important Links:
It is Illegal to sell a vehicle that has a disabled or tampered emissions control system!
Do you want to become a Certified Repair Technician?
After becoming a certified emissions inspector, one of the most common ways used to obtain your Certified Repair Technician license is to obtain ASE A8 certification. Click here to learn more about becoming a Certified Repair Technician.
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