Emissions Waivers

Gas and Diesel Waiver Qualifications

Requirements for 1968 and newer gas vehicles:

  • Failed emissions test
  • $715 in emissions related repairs
  • Second failed emission test

Requirements for 1967 and older gas powered vehicles:

  • Failed emissions test
  • $75 in emissions related repairs
  • Second failed emissions test

Reason Waiver Request will be Denied:

  • Visible Smoke
  • Missing or tampered emissions equipment
  • Failing gas cap (evaporative system)
  • Incomplete/Not Ready or Unable to Test results are not considered failed tests.

Detail:

  • Can be granted when all requirements are met.
  • If your vehicle is affixed with a metal license plate, please apply at myDMV.Colorado.gov > Vehicle Services > Apply for an Emissions Waiver
  • If your vehicle is displaying temporary license plates, please call 303-205-5603 to complete the waiver application.
     

Economic Hardship Waiver - Gasoline Powered Vehicles only

Requirements:

  • One failed emissions test is required
  • No minimum repairs necessary.
  • The vehicle owner must be receiving assistance from an established and approved public assistance program.
  • Applicants are allowed no more than two vehicles titled in their name.

Reason Waiver Request will be denied:

  • Visible Smoke
  • Missing or tampered emissions equipment
  • Failing gas cap (evaporative system)
  • Incomplete/Not Ready or Unable to Test results are not considered failed tests.

Detail:

  • Can be granted when all requirements are met.
  • If your vehicle is affixed with a metal license plate, please apply at myDMV.Colorado.gov > Vehicle Services > Apply for an Emissions Waiver
  • If your vehicle is displaying temporary license plates, please call 303-205-5603 to complete the waiver application.

*  If you need your registration extended please contact your County Motor Vehicle Office

Repair Waiver - Diesel Powered Vehicles

Light-duty - 14,000 GVW or less:

  • Failed emissions test.
  • $750 in emissions related repairs.
  • Second failed emissions test.

Repair Waiver - Diesel Powered Vehicles

Heavy-duty - 14,001 GVW or more:

  • Failed emissions test.
  • $1500 in emissions related repairs.
  • Second failed emissions test.

Reason Waiver Request will be Denied:

  • Missing or tampered emissions equipment
  • Incomplete/Not Ready or Unable to Test results are not considered failed tests.


Detail:

  • Can be granted when all requirements are met.
  • If your vehicle is affixed with a metal license plate, please apply at myDMV.Colorado.gov > Vehicle Services > Apply for an Emissions Waiver
  • If your vehicle is displaying temporary license plates, please call 303-205-5603 to complete the waiver application.


*  If you need your registration extended please contact your County Motor Vehicle Office

 

Diesel vehicles are not eligible for hardship waivers

If you or your mechanic have completed repairs, but spent less than the required amount as specified in the above chart for a waiver, and your vehicle is still unable to pass an emissions inspection, please contact the technical center nearest you to schedule an appointment for a diagnostic evaluation. Click here for Emissions Technical Center Locations.