Smog Check Santa Maria CA

Smog check in Santa Maria, CA

Only two Santa Maria stations are STAR-certified. Your DMV notice may rule out the rest.

$40–$70 in Santa Maria.

Map of 29 stations. The list has every one, mapped or not.

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Smog check rules and DMV offices for Santa Maria

California asks for a smog check at every other registration renewal once a gas or hybrid car is more than eight model years old. Diesels have no age exemption.

Selling a car older than four model years needs a certificate under 90 days old, and a car moving here from another state needs one to register.

Your DMV renewal notice is the final word for an address in Santa Maria. It says whether this year's renewal needs a check and whether it has to be at a STAR station.

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The nearest DMV field offices to central Santa Maria:

  • Santa Maria 2850 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria 93455 about 0.1 mi
  • Lompoc 1601 N H St, Lompoc 93436 about 19.6 mi

The Santa Maria stations listed here cover ZIP codes 93454, 93455, and 93458.

Smog check questions

How much is a smog check in Santa Maria?
$40–$70 at most Santa Maria stations. Test-only is cheaper.
Do I need a STAR station?
Only if your DMV renewal notice says STAR. 2 of Santa Maria's 29 stations qualify.
Test-only vs test & repair?
Test-only just runs the inspection. Test & repair can also fix a fail.
What do I bring?
Your DMV renewal notice and a way to pay. Most stations take walk-ins.
How long does a smog check take?
20–30 minutes. Call ahead to skip the wait.
Which Santa Maria smog stations are open on Sunday?
12 list Sunday hours, including Hyundai Of Santa Maria, Santa Maria Ford Lincoln, and Stowasser Buick Gmc.
How long is a California smog certificate good for?
90 days from the test. A sale or a registration has to happen inside that window.
What is the smog abatement fee?
A yearly DMV fee for cars in their first eight model years, which skip the smog check. It's paid with registration, not at a station.

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