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Welcome to the Connecticut Emissions Program
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Program Information
The Connecticut Emissions Program
Tampering with Emissions Control Systems is Illegal
Frequently Asked Questions
Fees/Penalties
How much does the test cost?
Can I be charged a late fee?
Can I request a waiver for the late fee?
What happens if my vehicle is not tested?
What happens if my vehicle is late for its emissions test?
Getting the Emissions Test
What vehicles get tested?
Where do I get an emissions test?
How will I get notified?
Can I have my test done early?
What type of test will my vehicle receive?
How long will the test take?
What if I buy a used vehicle in Connecticut?
What about out of state vehicles?
What if I receive a notification notice for a vehicle I no longer own?
What happens when my vehicle passes?
What should I do if my registration is expired, or I have no plates for my vehicle?
Emission Testing Time Extensions
Program Integrity
What procedures are in place to protect me and the integrity of the program?
Know your rights as a Connecticut Motorist
What happens if someone is caught engaging in fraud?
My Vehicle Failed
Failing the initial test
My Vehicle Failed the Connecticut Emissions Test. What should I do?
Why did my vehicle fail?
If my vehicle fails, what should I receive from the Test Center?
What is the retest policy?
How many free retests is my vehicle eligible to receive?
What if I have the vehicle retested after the 60 days?
Failing a retest
I failed the retest, what happens now?
What is the waiver eligibility?
How do I apply for a Waiver?
What if my request for a waiver is denied?
Challenge tests
What if I question the accuracy of the test?
Reasons for failure
What Types of Equipment Malfunctions Could Cause My Vehicle to Fail the Emissions Test?
Repair options
Can I fix my vehicle?
What is a Certified Emissions Repair Technician (CERT)?
What about manufacturer’s warranties?
Miscellaneous
What do I need to do if I’m moving into Connecticut?
How do I get a copy of my vehicle’s emissions report?
How do I file a complaint?
Will the Test Center place a sticker on my windshield?
Fees related to registering a new vehicle or a vehicle from out of state?
Waivers
What is the waiver eligibility?
How do I apply for a Waiver?
What if my request for a waiver is denied?
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General Information Brochure
My Vehicle Failed Brochure
OBD Testing Brochure
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Bill of Rights
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Test Procedures
Test Due Date Search
Handicap Equipped Vehicles
Tests for Vehicles 1996 and Newer – OBD Testing
Tests for 1995 Vehicles
Tests for Diesel-Powered Vehicles
Tests for All-Wheel-Drive and Select Handicapped Vehicles
Gas Cap Pressure Leak Test
Catalytic Converter Functional Check
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