Al-An's Auto Services
11 Commerce Ave, 05403 · VT
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Vermont vehicle safety inspection
Yes — safety inspection is required. Vermont requires annual safety and visual-emissions inspection for registered motor vehicles under 23 V.S.A. §1222. Vehicles 16 model years old or newer also require an emissions/OBD inspection. Inspections are performed at DMV-designated stations through AVIP.
Key facts
- Cadence
- annual
- Fee
- See notes — Station charges are subject to DMV Commissioner approval; sticker/state charges are set by law/rules. Confirm the posted fee at the station.
- Program
- Vermont Automated Vehicle Inspection Program (AVIP)
- Administered by
- Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- Official locator
- interactive
- Emissions relationship
- Combined safety with visual/OBD elements where applicable
Who must get inspected
Most motor vehicles registered in Vermont must be inspected once each year. Newly registered vehicles without a valid Vermont sticker must be inspected within 15 days of registration. School buses and motor buses have different schedules in statute.
What is inspected
- Safety systems relevant to safe operation (scope limited by §1222 for non-school/non-CMV vehicles)
- Visual emissions; OBD/emissions for vehicles 16 model years old or newer
- Road test of steering, suspension, braking, speedometer/odometer per Periodic Inspection Manual
Emissions relationship
Combined safety with visual/OBD elements where applicable. Keep safety and emissions searches separate when locating stations.
Find stations in Vermont
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Costs & payment
Station charges are subject to DMV Commissioner approval; sticker/state charges are set by law/rules. Confirm the posted fee at the station.
Fail / retest rules
Vehicles that fail must be repaired to meet rejection criteria before a sticker is issued. Confirm reinspection timing and any fee with the inspecting station and AVIP guidance.
How to prepare
- Find a station via the AVIP public station locator
- Bring proof of insurance (required for inspection)
- Newly registered vehicles: inspect within 15 days if no valid VT sticker
Official sources
Last reviewed 2026-10-01. Always confirm with the primary source before you drive.
Recent changes
Track dated fee, cadence, and program updates on the Vermont changes guide. Until a new statute or agency notice is cited there, rely on the official program URL and sources above.
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FAQ
Does Vermont require yearly vehicle inspection?
Yes. 23 V.S.A. §1222 requires annual safety and visual-emissions inspection for most registered motor vehicles, plus OBD/emissions for newer model years.
Where do I find inspection stations?
Use the AVIP online station locator (vt-avip.com) linked from Vermont DMV.
How soon after registration must I inspect?
If the vehicle lacks a valid Vermont inspection sticker, it must be inspected within 15 days of registration.
Who must get a Vermont vehicle safety inspection?
Most motor vehicles registered in Vermont must be inspected once each year. Newly registered vehicles without a valid Vermont sticker must be inspected within 15 days of registration. School buses and motor buses have different schedules in statute.
What does Vermont Automated Vehicle Inspection Program (AVIP) inspect?
Safety systems relevant to safe operation (scope limited by §1222 for non-school/non-CMV vehicles); Visual emissions; OBD/emissions for vehicles 16 model years old or newer; Road test of steering, suspension, braking, speedometer/odometer per Periodic Inspection Manual
What happens if I fail inspection in Vermont?
Vehicles that fail must be repaired to meet rejection criteria before a sticker is issued. Confirm reinspection timing and any fee with the inspecting station and AVIP guidance.
How much does vehicle inspection cost in Vermont?
Station charges are subject to DMV Commissioner approval; sticker/state charges are set by law/rules. Confirm the posted fee at the station.
Who runs Vermont's inspection program?
Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Program page: https://dmv.vermont.gov/enforcement-and-safety/vehicle-inspections
About this page
Last reviewed 2026-10-01. FindSafetyStations is not affiliated with Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).