Dealer and fleet inspection stations vs public stations

New York licenses three kinds of inspection stations. Public stations inspect cars for anyone. Dealer and fleet stations do not serve the general public, so this directory lists only public stations.

Active licenses on Nov 9, 2026

Public inspection stations (ISP)

A public station must inspect any vehicle it is licensed to inspect when a customer asks. If it cannot inspect promptly, it must give a written appointment within eight working days. Licensed stations display a yellow and black "Official Inspection Station" sign. Motorcycle inspection stations display a blue and orange sign.

Fleet inspection stations (ISF)

A business with more than 25 registered vehicles, or a state agency or local government with more than five, can get a fleet license. A fleet station may inspect only vehicles registered in its own name, vehicles it leases for more than 30 days, and in most cases vehicles owned by its employees.

Dealer inspection stations (ISD)

Registered dealers can hold a dealer inspection license. The DMV requires a dealer to have a vehicle inspected within 30 days of sale and before delivery. Trailer dealers can get a dealer license limited to trailers. Many franchised car dealers also hold a public license, and those appear in this directory.

The DMV's own search does the same

The DMV's business search leaves out fleet and dealer inspection stations, because drivers cannot use them.