California Smog Check stations
California's Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) lists 5,945 Smog Check stations in California, dated Oct 1, 2026. The most are in Los Angeles County (1,338), San Diego County (540), Orange County (452).
Who needs a test, how often and what it costs: California emissions testing rules.
- Smog Check stations listed
- 5,945Smog Check stations listed
- Test & Repair stations
- 3,933Test & Repair stations
- Test Only stations
- 1,973Test Only stations
- Referee stations
- 39Referee stations
Which station do I need?
- Test Only
“Test-only station : Performs Smog Checks but does not make emissions repairs.”
California Bureau of Automotive Repair: Smog Check, checked Oct 6, 2026
- Test & Repair
“Test-and-repair station : Performs Smog Checks and emissions repairs.”
California Bureau of Automotive Repair: Smog Check, checked Oct 6, 2026
- Referee
“Referees assist you with a variety of Smog Check services. Get help with inspection results, unusual vehicles, hard-to-find emissions parts, and more.”
California Bureau of Automotive Repair: Smog Check, checked Oct 6, 2026
- STAR
“STAR station : Meets higher performance standards to inspect all vehicles, including high-polluting vehicles. Your DMV registration renewal notice will say if you need to go to a STAR station.”
California Bureau of Automotive Repair: Smog Check, checked Oct 6, 2026
Stations by county
Click a column to sort. Each county page lists every station there.