Official Site of The State of New Jersey
About Vehicle Inspections
Instructions for having non-commercial vehicles inspected
Vehicles need to be inspected once every two years in New Jersey, except for new vehicles, which need a five-year inspection. Check the inspection sticker on your windshield to find the date your vehicle is due. You may get an inspection up to two months prior to the expiration date. See information on inspection of commercial vehicles.
Inspections
When do I need to get my vehicle inspected?
Check the inspection sticker on your windshield to find the date your vehicle is due.
What to bring to the inspection station
- Driver license
- Vehicle registration
- Proof of New Jersey insurance
What inspection station to visit
Some inspection facilities allow you to make an appointment online. You can also check wait times at some facilities.
See a full list of inspection facilities. You can also have your vehicle inspected at private inspection facilities.
Is my vehicle exempt from inspection?
See the list of vehicles that are exempt from inspection in New Jersey.