Maryland vehicle safety inspection

Yes — safety inspection is required. Maryland’s safety inspection program is run by Maryland State Police (ASED/MSIS). It is separate from MVA VEIP emissions testing. Use the MSP MSIS station lookup for licensed safety inspection stations.

Key facts

Cadence
typically at sale/transfer and when required by program rules
Fee
See notes — Labor-hour formula under COMAR 11.14.01.10; confirm with licensed station.
Program
Maryland Vehicle Safety Inspection Program (MSIS)
Administered by
Maryland State Police — Automotive Safety Enforcement Division (ASED)
Official locator
interactive
Emissions relationship
Separate from safety — Maryland VEIP emissions is not MSIS safety inspection

Who must get inspected

Safety inspection is commonly required for title/transfer and other situations defined in Maryland law and COMAR. Confirm your transaction type with MVA and MSP materials.

What is inspected

  • Standards in COMAR 11.14 vehicle inspection requirements
  • Inspection procedure chart items as published by the program

General checklist pillar →

Emissions relationship

Separate from safety — Maryland VEIP emissions is not MSIS safety inspection. Keep safety and emissions searches separate when locating stations.

Safety vs emissions tool →

Find stations in Maryland

Sample listings below. Prefer the official locator when available.

City directory

Costs & payment

Labor-hour formula under COMAR 11.14.01.10; confirm with licensed station.

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Fail / retest rules

Pass/fail and e-certification processes are described on MDSP vehicle inspection pages; use the e-inspection lookup when applicable.

Failed inspection guide →

How to prepare

  • Confirm you need safety inspection (not only VEIP)
  • Bring title/registration documents for your transaction
  • Use MSP-licensed stations only

Official sources

Last reviewed 2026-10-01. Always confirm with the primary source before you drive.

  1. https://mdsp.maryland.gov/safety-prevention/vehicle-safety-inspections/
  2. https://egov.maryland.gov/msp/msis/lookup/stations
  3. https://mva.maryland.gov/title-registration/vehicle-emissions-safety-inspections/safety-inspections

Recent changes

Track dated fee, cadence, and program updates on the Maryland changes guide. Until a new statute or agency notice is cited there, rely on the official program URL and sources above.

Maryland inspection changes →

Related tools

Related guides

Maryland requirements long-form →

Which states require safety inspection →

FAQ

Is Maryland safety inspection the same as VEIP?

No. VEIP is emissions. Safety inspection stations are licensed through MSP MSIS.

Where do I find licensed safety stations?

Use the official MSP MSIS station lookup at egov.maryland.gov.

Who must get a Maryland vehicle safety inspection?

Safety inspection is commonly required for title/transfer and other situations defined in Maryland law and COMAR. Confirm your transaction type with MVA and MSP materials.

What does Maryland Vehicle Safety Inspection Program (MSIS) inspect?

Standards in COMAR 11.14 vehicle inspection requirements; Inspection procedure chart items as published by the program

What happens if I fail inspection in Maryland?

Pass/fail and e-certification processes are described on MDSP vehicle inspection pages; use the e-inspection lookup when applicable.

How much does vehicle inspection cost in Maryland?

Labor-hour formula under COMAR 11.14.01.10; confirm with licensed station.

Who runs Maryland's inspection program?

Maryland State Police — Automotive Safety Enforcement Division (ASED). Program page: https://mdsp.maryland.gov/safety-prevention/vehicle-safety-inspections/

What should I bring to an inspection in Maryland?

Confirm you need safety inspection (not only VEIP) Bring title/registration documents for your transaction Use MSP-licensed stations only

About this page

Last reviewed 2026-10-01. FindSafetyStations is not affiliated with Maryland State Police — Automotive Safety Enforcement Division (ASED).