Expired NY inspection sticker: fines and grace period

A NY inspection sticker expires on the last day of the month punched on it. The DMV gives no general grace period after that. Driving with an expired sticker can cost $25 to $100 plus a state surcharge of $88.

Fines for an expired or missing sticker

A parked car with an expired or missing sticker can also get a parking ticket.

When you do get extra days

• You bought from a private seller. You get a 10-day inspection extension from the registration date. The previous owner's inspection is not valid for you.
• You bought from a dealer. The dealer must have the vehicle inspected within 30 days of the sale and before delivery.
• Your car failed only for "not ready" monitors after the sticker expired. The inspector's computer issues a 10-day extension.
• You are out of state when the sticker expires. Mail the DMV for an extension sticker. You then have 10 days after the vehicle returns to New York. Allow 14 days for processing.

Registration renewal

You cannot renew your registration without a DMV record of an inspection in the past 12 months.

Get inspected now

8,028 stations hold an active license. A station that cannot inspect your car promptly must give you a written appointment within eight working days. 1,095 stations recorded Sunday inspections in the past year.

Questions

Is there a grace period for an expired NY inspection sticker?

The DMV pages and regulations give no general grace period. The inspection is due before midnight on the last day of the month punched on the sticker.

What is the fine for an expired inspection sticker in NY?

Expired 60 days or less: $25 to $50. Expired more than 60 days, or no sticker: $50 to $100. A state surcharge of $88, or $93 in town and village courts, is added.

Can a parked car get a ticket for an expired sticker?

Yes. A parked vehicle with an expired or missing inspection sticker can get a parking ticket.