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State inspection stations in New York City

New York City has 1,387 licensed inspection stations across the five boroughs; 261 recorded Sunday inspections in the past 12 months. The maximum for a car or light truck is $37 in every borough.

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Weekend and evening inspections by borough

BoroughStationsSaturdaysSundaysAfter 6 pm
Queens553474105213
Brooklyn40831186161
The Bronx22018543104
Staten Island1451141743
Manhattan61421021
Stations with at least 12 inspections recorded in the period, DMV inspection records, Oct 2025 to Oct 2026.

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How much is a state inspection in NYC?

All five boroughs are in the New York metro area, so the OBD II emissions part costs at most $27 and the full car inspection at most $37.

Maximum fees inside the New York metro area (New York City). 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$37
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

Diesel vehicles over 8,500 lb registered in the city also need the $25 diesel emissions test. NY inspection cost by region.

License data checked Nov 9, 2026.