Smog & Emissions
Change of Ownership Smog Certificate
Buying or selling a car in California? Get the transfer smog here.
California requires a valid smog certificate when most used vehicles change hands, and in most private-party sales the seller is responsible for providing it.
We run the inspection, print the certificate and transmit results to the DMV so the title transfer isn't held up. Buying instead? Pair it with a pre-purchase inspection while it's on the lift.
What's included
Change of Ownership Smog at our Murrieta shop
- Transfer smog certificates for private-party and dealer sales
- Certificate valid 90 days for the transfer
- Electronic filing with the DMV
- Pre-purchase inspection add-on available
- Walk-in, typically 20 to 30 minutes
Where to find us
Murrieta Smog Star — 26500 Jefferson Ave, Unit D, Murrieta, CA 92562. Serving Murrieta, Temecula, Wildomar, Menifee and Lake Elsinore.
Questions
Straight answers
Who pays for the smog in a sale?
In California the seller normally provides a valid smog certificate on transfer.
How long is it good for?
A smog certificate is valid for 90 days for transfer purposes.
Are new cars exempt?
Gasoline vehicles less than four model years old are generally exempt from transfer smog.
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