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NYS inspection stations in Buffalo

Buffalo has 154 licensed inspection stations; 14 recorded Sunday inspections in the past 12 months.

Of these, 90 inspect on Saturdays, 37 recorded inspections after 6 pm, 18 inspect motorcycles, 70 inspect trailers. Counts come from DMV inspection records, Oct 2025 to Oct 2026.

154
licensed stations
90
inspect on Saturdays
14
inspect on Sundays
$21
maximum for a car with OBD II

All licensed stations in Buffalo

Weekend and evening filters use DMV inspection records (at least 12 inspections in 12 months). Open now uses Google Maps shop hours. Walk-in policy is not listed for stations here yet.

How much is a state inspection in Buffalo?

Buffalo is outside the New York metro area. The most a station here can charge for a car or light truck with an OBD II emissions test is $21: $10 for safety plus $11 for emissions.

Maximum fees outside the New York metro area (Buffalo). Source: DMV fee chart VS-77, checked Nov 9, 2026. Stations may charge less. No sales tax.
InspectionMaximum fee
Car or light truck, safety plus OBD II emissions$21
Car or light truck, safety plus low enhanced emissions$21
Safety only (emissions-exempt vehicle)$10
Motorcycle$6
Trailer under 18,001 lb$6
Heavy vehicle safety$20

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19 stations in Buffalo with an expired license

These licenses expired in the past two years. They are not active inspection stations.

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Before you go

License data: NYS DMV, checked Nov 9, 2026. Fees: DMV fee chart VS-77, checked Nov 9, 2026.