CT Emissions Program - What If I Fail The Test

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Waiver Eligibility

Waiver Eligibility

There are three types of emissions waivers.

Cost - Effective July 1, 2011, in order to qualify for a cost waiver, you must spend at least $787.00 on emission-related repairs performed by a Certified Emissions Repair Technician. This figure is linked to the consumer price index and could change annually. The minimum repair cost is for actual repairs made to the vehicle by a certified emission repair technician, after available emissions-related warranty coverage or written denial of such warranty coverage by the vehicle manufacturer. You must have a receipt for the repairs from a Certified Emissions Repair Technician. A written estimate of costs is not sufficient.
Economic Hardship
- You must submit documentation to the DMV stating that your annual income is at or below state and federal poverty level guidelines.
- Asset status - You must attest that you have no other assets you could use to pay for the necessary repairs. All information shall remain confidential.
- After having received an economic hardship waiver, a vehicle must pass its next scheduled test before becoming eligible for another such waiver.
Functional Diagnosis - You may apply for a diagnostic waiver if diagnosis fails to reveal any problem or there is no evidence to suggest emissions repairs are needed. Your vehicle will then require a functional diagnosis and inspection performed by DMV personnel. You may be granted this type of waiver if the DMV inspector validates that no additional repairs are required.

Vehicle emissions testing is the State's most effective way to improve air quality.