Frequently Asked Questions

If I don’t agree with the results of my Smog Check, can I make an appointment to take my vehicle to a Referee station?

How soon can I find out if my vehicle passed the Referee inspection?

I own a Specially Constructed Vehicle and was sent to a Referee station for my Smog Check. Will I have to take my vehicle to a Referee station every time my vehicle needs a Smog Check?

How do I obtain a Repair cost Waiver?

I think my vehicle is exempt from Smog Checks, but my DMV renewal notice states that a Smog Check is required. What do I do?

Can the Referee help me to make emissions-related repairs?

What are some of the reasons I would make a Referee appointment?

Can the Referee check my motorcycle for emissions or exhaust noise?

Do Referees perform inspections on RVs?

How do I make an appointment to see a Referee?

What should I bring to my appointment?

What if my vehicle is in poor operating condition? Can I still make a Referee appointment?

Can someone else take my vehicle to the appointment?

What do I do if I cannot locate the part/s needed to repair my vehicle?

What can I do to make sure my vehicle passes the smog test in the future?

My vehicle was labeled as a Gross Polluter. What does that mean?

What is a Grey Market vehicle?

I received a citation for a modified exhaust or emissions system and I was told to see a Referee. Can the Referee clear the citation?

When I call the toll-free number, am I speaking directly to a Referee?

What type of payment can I use at the Referee station?

How long do appointments usually take?

What if my vehicle does not pass at the Referee station?