Smog Check 2 Years from when you passed the last smog or when they mailed the notice? (2015, head)

[katekelly]

My car failed smog in July 2015, then passed several months later, in January 2016. It's almost been 2 years since the smog check notice has been mailed for July 2015. Will I have to take another test in July 2017, which is 2 years from the notice? Or can I wait until Jan. 2018 (2 years from when I submitted the passed smog and renewed the car's registration)? FYI: I haven't received any paperwork yet from the DMV.

[notnamed]

What state? Some don't have smog checks at all.

[Hemlock140]

Here in Washington, an every other year state, it's when the registration is due regardless of the actual date of the last test.

[headingtoDenver]

Why are you asking a random forum who has no clue where you are? Call the DMV for your state and get the answer from them.

[engineman]

50 states, 51 sets of rules. Ask the local authorities, that is what you are paying them for.

[RoaminRebel]

Originally Posted by katekelly

My car failed smog in July 2015, then passed several months later, in January 2016. It's almost been 2 years since the smog check notice has been mailed for July 2015. Will I have to take another test in July 2017, which is 2 years from the notice? Or can I wait until Jan. 2018 (2 years from when I submitted the passed smog and renewed the car's registration)? FYI: I haven't received any paperwork yet from the DMV.

You might want to get a head start in case there are repairs necessary to pass.

"Several months later" was 6 months later... Did you have overdue fees for registration?