When do you need emissions test (used car purchase) (Phoenix: live, smog)

[ps2cho]

Owner bought car from dealer in December last year. (2005 model)

Will I need emissions certificate to get the title in my name? What’s the cutoff for when it’s needed and when it’s not for Phoenix?

[AZ Manager]

My 2005 had to have it done again this year. It is done ever other year beginning with year 7 or 9 I think it was.

[ps2cho]

Originally Posted by AZ Manager

My 2005 had to have it done again this year. It is done ever other year beginning with year 7 or 9 I think it was.

Yes I know it’s every other year, but if it was done in December and it’s now October will it be a requirement to register? I’ve searched everywhere and can’t find an answer

[Mouser]

Have you checked here




https://www.azdot.gov/motor-vehicles...d-registration

[ps2cho]

Yes nothing specific there - just says “may need emissions test”. Well how do you find out???
My question is — If car is registered within 12-mo of original “2-year” emissions test do I need to get it emissions tested AGAIN for one year tags or does every used car purchased regardless need a brand new emissions test every time

[Bummer]

One point is for certain, Ps2Cho . . .

I would call the MVD and get the complete answer from a professional.

Otherwise, when you take your paperwork in to receive a new title and registration in your name, you will definitely find out if an Emissions Test is required.

Good Luck.

[keninaz]

It also depends on where you live.
Many areas of AZ don't require smog checks.

[KurtAZ]

Why not just do it anyway? It is what...$20? For an OBD2 equipped car they just plug it in and run a scan...then you don't have to worry about missing paperwork.

[keninaz]

I might ad that Safford areas, Sierra Vista areas and the Prescott areas do not require emissions testing.
It may come someday but we have been exempt for years now.