Portland Testing Area Information

Closed: Sunday, Monday and holidays​​

​​Vehicle Testing Fee:

• In the Portland Area, the vehicle testing fee is $25. This fee is due only after your vehicle receives a passing test result, and is issued a Certificate of Compliance.
  
• There is no charge if your vehicle fails.
  
• Payment options include Cash, PIN-less Debit/Credit card (VISA, MasterCard or Discover) or money order.
  

Vehicle Registration Fees: 

Although the Vehicle Inspection Program is authorized to collect vehicle registration fees as part of registration renewals, these fees are separate from vehicle testing fees. These State (DMV) and County fees, which are subject to change, are linked below.​

• Multnomah County's Vehicle Registration Fee
  
• Washington County's Vehicle Registration Fee
• Clackamas County's Vehicle Registration Fee  
• Department of Motor Vehicle's Registration Fees​
  

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​​​​​Be sure to bring:

• Your entire DMV registration renewal form with sections 1 (insurance information) and 2 (signature of owner) completed to receive renewal tags.

• DEQ accepts Cash, PIN-less Debit/Credit card (VISA, MasterCard or Discover) or money order to pay for the emissions test AND your DMV registration fees.

• ​Did you lo​se the DMV information mailed to you? 
  * Paperwork not necessary to receive just an emission test​
  

A few th​ings to remember:

• ​​​BE AWARE: Pets are not allowed in inspection stations​​ – for the safety of staff, the public, and our furry friends (service animals​ are allowed).​​​​​​

• No smoking or tobacco use on State of Oregon property

• Please turn off cell phones in the testing lane

• Excessively smoking vehicles will not be tested

• Make sure your vehicle is in good working condition

• Vehicles that pose a safety hazard will not be tested

• Trailers, towed vehicles or other mobile equipment must be disconnected from the vehicle prior to testing
  

• Motorcycles, off-road vehicles, trailers and any other vehicle not required to have an emissions test must have VIN inspections performed at the DMV​
  

​​​​​Incle​ment Weather

During inclement weather, view office building closures on the Department of Administrative Services web site. Vehicle Inspection Program information will also be available by calling 503-229-5066.​

​For questions or feedback on the Vehicle Inspection Program, visit our Questions and Comments page, or call one of our area contact numbers below:

• Portland Area: 503-229-5066
  
• Medford Area: 541-776-6145
• Toll-Free in Oregon: 877-476-0583
• Hearing Impaired: 711​