FindSafetyStations

Safety inspection stations

Authorized safety inspection stations are licensed or listed by each state’s official program — not by Google Maps category alone. Use the ZIP finder for nearby results, then verify against the official locator (HI HDOT PDF, MO MSHP HP81, MD MSP MSIS, NC NCDMV search). Virginia has no public bulk list — confirm VSP official inspection capability by phone.

Find a station near you

Search by ZIP or city, then open a station profile for NAP, services, and prepare links.

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Stations by state

StateProgramOfficial locatorListed hereCities
HawaiiPeriodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI)pdf555 (544 flagged authorized)Aiea, Captain Cook, Eleele, Ewa Beach, Haiku, Haleiwa, Hana, Hanamaulu, Hanapepe, Hauula, Hawi, Hickam Afb, Hilo, Holualoa, Honokaa, Honollulu, Honolulu, Kahuilui, Kahului, Kailua, Kailua Kona, Kamuela, Kaneohe, Kaneohe Bay, Kanohoe, Kapaa, Kapolei, Kaunakakai, Keaau, Kealakekua, Kekaha, Kihei, Kilauea, Koloa, Kula, Kurtistown, Lahaina, Lanai City, Lihue, Makaweli, Mililani, Naalehu, Paauilo, Pahoa, Pearl City, Schofield Barracks, Wahiawa, Waialua, Waianae, Waikoloa, Wailuku, Waimea, Waipahu
LouisianaLouisiana Motor Vehicle Inspection (MVI) — personal-vehicle sticker requirement endinginteractive0 (0 flagged authorized)
MaineMaine Motor Vehicle Inspection ProgramNone published (confirm with station)7 (0 flagged authorized)Portland
MarylandMaryland Vehicle Safety Inspection Program (MSIS)interactive31 (0 flagged authorized)Baltimore
MassachusettsMassachusetts Vehicle Checkinteractive25 (0 flagged authorized)Boston
MissouriMotor Vehicle Safety Inspection (MVI)interactive17 (0 flagged authorized)Kansas City
New HampshireNew Hampshire Vehicle Inspection Program (suspended)None published (confirm with station)0 (0 flagged authorized)
New YorkNew York State Vehicle Safety/Emissions Inspection Program (NYVIP)interactive23 (0 flagged authorized)Buffalo
North CarolinaVehicle Safety & Emissions Inspection Programinteractive24 (0 flagged authorized)Raleigh
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Vehicle Safety Inspection Programinteractive35 (0 flagged authorized)Philadelphia
Rhode IslandRhode Island Safety and Emissions Inspection Programinteractive19 (0 flagged authorized)Providence
TexasTexas Vehicle Safety Inspection Program (abolished for non-commercial vehicles)interactive0 (0 flagged authorized)
VermontVermont Automated Vehicle Inspection Program (AVIP)interactive12 (0 flagged authorized)Burlington
VirginiaOfficial Motor Vehicle Inspection ProgramNone published (confirm with station)24 (0 flagged authorized)Richmond
West VirginiaWest Virginia Motor Vehicle Inspection (MVI)pdf7 (0 flagged authorized)Charleston

“Authorized” on FindSafetyStations means the station was matched to an official list where available. Virginia seeds may show as unverified until confirmed — always ask: “Do you perform official State Police safety inspections?”

How authorization works

StatePrimary authorization sourceWhat to verify
HawaiiHDOT MVSO Cars/Trucks (and motorcycle/moped) Active Station Listing PDFsStation appears on current PDF for your vehicle type
MissouriMSHP HP81 station locatorCorrect station type (safety vs combined / emissions)
MarylandMSP MSIS station lookupSafety MSIS license — not MVA VEIP emissions only
VirginiaNo bulk public safety list (VSP program pages)Shop confirms official VSP inspection; not Virginia VIP
North CarolinaNCDOT/NCDMV inspection stations searchSafety and/or emissions for your county

Google Maps enrichment never sets authorized: true alone. See data sources.

Featured listings

Sample of stations currently in the directory (authorized first when available).

Station profiles on this site

Each station page aims to include name, address, phone, hours when known, services badges, map/coords, authorization status, and links to the checklist, failed inspection process, and parent city/state hubs.

Related tools & guides

Inspection cost

Statutory fee notes by state.

How to prepare

Pre-visit checklist.

What fails

Common reject reasons.

State hubs

Rules, fees, official programs.

FAQ

What is an authorized inspection station?

An authorized station is licensed or listed by the state’s official safety inspection program (for example HDOT PMVI PDFs, MSHP HP81, MSP MSIS, or NCDMV station search). Maps enrichment alone never proves authorization.

Does Virginia publish a public station list?

Virginia State Police does not publish a bulk public safety-station directory. Confirm with the shop that it performs official VSP inspections, and use the VSP program pages for rules.

Can I use an emissions station for a safety inspection?

Not automatically. Maryland VEIP, Missouri Gateway VIP, and Virginia VIP are emissions programs. Use the safety-program locator for safety inspections.

Do motorcycle and trailer inspections use the same stations?

Often not. Hawaii publishes separate motorcycle/moped PMVI PDFs. Always call ahead and confirm vehicle type before you go.

How do I correct a wrong listing?

Use List your station / claim form or Contact. After review, approved updates are written into static station JSON — forms are never the live directory source.

Are station hours guaranteed?

No. Hours may come from official notes or Maps enrichment. Call the station before you drive, especially near month-end registration rushes.

Official sources

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

  1. https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/library/motor-vehicle-safety-office/
  2. https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP81Web/stationLocations.jsp
  3. https://egov.maryland.gov/msp/msis/lookup/stations
  4. https://vsp.virginia.gov/safety-and-enforcement/vehicle-safety-inspection/
  5. https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/title-registration/emissions-safety/Pages/inspection-stations.aspx