Fees
How much will it cost to have my vehicle tested?
The test fee for all vehicles is $20 and payable at the Official Emissions Test Center.
Where do I pay for the test?
The $20 test fee is paid at the Official Emissions Test Center.
What forms of payment are accepted when paying for the test?
Any Official Emissions Test Center will accept payment of the $20 inspection fee in any form that the test center customarily accepts for other services. However, some test centers may accept only cash. These stations must have a sign designating their emission inspection fee as ‘Cash Only’ visible to the approaching motorist.
Why would I be charged a late fee?
A $20 late fee is charged if you are more than 30 calendar days late for your scheduled test date. [Connecticut General Statutes, Title 14 Sec. 14-164c(k)(1)]
You will be sent a separate notice from the DMV concerning payment of the late fee or it will be added to your vehicle’s registration renewal. This late fee is not paid at the test center, but will be billed to you by the DMV.
What is the remittance address for late fees?
State of Connecticut
Department of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 801
Bridgeport, CT 06601
Waiver process for late fees
Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Emissions Late Fee Waiver Fact Sheet
A vehicle owner may qualify for an emissions late fee waiver due to various exigent circumstances. A written request with proper current documentation must be submitted providing proof that the vehicle was unable to be tested for the entire period from its scheduled due date (or retest due date) up to and including ten days before its actual tested date.
Acceptable Documentation
Medical – Hospital receipts or a letter from your Doctor on his/her letter head.
Mechanical Condition (under Repair or in Accident)– Repair bill(s) indicating that your vehicle was inoperable or the declaration page from your insurance policy indicating that liability coverage has been suspended.
Storage – Copies of storage receipts with dates or the declaration page from your insurance company indicating liability coverage has been suspended.
Stolen – A police report indicating that your vehicle was unavailable to be tested.
Military – For military personnel on out-of-state active duty, copies of military orders and military ID.
VIN Error – A Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) indicating a different VIN.
Change of Ownership – A Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) indicating that vehicle was tested within 30 days of the registration by the new owner.
All documentation must be sent to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Emissions Division Suite 400
Rowland State Government Center
55 West Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06702-2004
If your particular situation is other than the above referenced or you have other questions, please contact DMV’s Emissions Division at (203) 805- 6244 or emissions@dmvct.org
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