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by Dr. Tyrel Senger Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Where is the inspection sticker located?

  • For routine questions about motor vehicle inspections, or to make a complaint on an inspection station call - 207-624-8935 or 207-624-8934.
  • For Questions about Ordering Inspection Stickers (Licensed Garages Only) call – 207-624-8934.
  • To inquire about inspection station and mechanic licensing call - 207-624-8935.

Where is your inspection sticker?

Two Steps, One Sticker Inspection & Registration Program

  • Law Enforcement
  • Motorists. If the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) doesn’t match the registration, you may obtain a Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) by returning to the inspection station where the inspection was originally ...
  • Inspection Stations. ...

Where to get inspection stickers?

Get daily news, weather, breaking news and alerts straight to your inbox! Sign up for the abc27 newsletters here! The safe, valued at $1,000, contained $5,000 worth of state inspection stickers and $2,000 worth of state emission inspection stickers.

How much is a mass inspection sticker?

You bought a new car and the dealer did not provide you with an inspection sticker (Inspection must be completed within 7 days if required). The vehicle inspection fee is $35. You may contact your closest inspection station to find out what form of payment they will accept. MA Vehicle Safety Inspection

Where can I get the MA state inspection?

You can get an inspection at any of the 1,800 licensed inspection stations in Massachusetts from their Inspection Station Locator. If your vehicle passes inspection, you'll get an inspection sticker. It's valid for one year and expires on the final day of the month on the sticker.

Can you get a MA inspection sticker on Saturday?

Stop in during our MA State Inspection service hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm, and Saturday 8am – 11:30am.

Are Ma car inspection stations open?

Inspections will resume at most inspection stations at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Some inspection stations are experiencing more complex technological issues, and Applus will continue to work to resolve these issues so that inspection services can be restored as soon as possible.

Is there a grace period for inspection stickers in Massachusetts?

The requirements are outlined below and include an extension which now allows vehicle owners with expired March 2021 and April 2021 inspections stickers to have through May 31, 2021 to obtain inspections.

Can I get my car inspected on a Sunday in Massachusetts?

RMV Says No Vehicle Inspections In Massachusetts Through The Weekend. BOSTON (CBS) — There will be no car inspections in Massachusetts through Sunday, according to the RMV. Inspections will not be done Friday, Saturday or Sunday because of a malware attack on vendor Applus Technologies' system, which is used nationwide ...

What happens if your inspection sticker is expired in Massachusetts?

Under state law, all vehicles registered in Massachusetts must pass an annual emissions and safety inspection, which costs $35. Driving with an expired sticker is a traffic violation that comes with a $40 citation. It can also affect a driver's auto insurance rates.

Is Ma inspection cash only?

How much is the annual inspection for a car in Massachusetts? A. $35.00. Most stations only accept cash but some do accept credit cards.

What color is the inspection sticker for 2021 in Massachusetts?

Motor vehicles with expired inspection stickers from March 2021 — a blue “3” sticker — and April 2021 — a blue “4” sticker — are allowed until May 31 to get a new sticker. Newly purchased vehicles registered on or after March 23, 2021, should be granted until April 30 to obtain an inspection.

What happens if I don't get my car inspected within 7 days Massachusetts?

The Massachusetts Failed Inspection Law allows you to void or cancel a motor vehicle contract or sale if your vehicle fails to pass inspection within 7 days from the date of sale and if the estimated costs of repairs or safety related defects exceeds 10% of the purchase price.

How long can you drive with an expired inspection sticker in Massachusetts?

If your vehicle failed either its safety or emissions inspection, it must be repaired and pass its re-test within 60 days of the initial inspection.

How long can you drive with a failed inspection sticker in MA?

within 60 daysAnswer: No. A vehicle with either the red or black R sticker must be repaired and passed within 60 days of the initial failure.

Are car registrations extended in MA?

Registrations that expired in March have been extended until May 31st and registrations that expire in April have been extended until June 30th. Registration renewals can continue to be performed online at Mass.Gov/RMV during this time.

Notices & Alerts

Massachusetts Vehicle Check is the state's motor vehicle emissions testing and safety inspection program. It plays an important role in keeping our air clean and our roads safe. You can use this service to find an inspection station or registered emissions repair facility near you.

MassDEP Reception areas are open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, to serve the public. Jan. 31, 2022, 12:01 am

Massachusetts Vehicle Check is the state's motor vehicle emissions testing and safety inspection program. It plays an important role in keeping our air clean and our roads safe. You can use this service to find an inspection station or registered emissions repair facility near you.

Where is the enhanced emissions safety test logo posted?

Motorists may also look for the Enhanced Emissions Safety Test logo to be posted in front of licensed inspection stations.

How long does it take to get a vehicle inspected in the Commonwealth?

The Registry of Motor Vehicles requires that all vehicles, whether new or used, be inspected within seven calendar days of registration in order for them to be operated on Commonwealth roadways.

When will Massachusetts inspections resume in 2021?

Boston — The following is an update from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) with regard to vendor Applus Technologies (Applus) nationwide vehicle inspection system outage.#N#Status of vehicle inspections#N#Applus Technologies, a vendor that facilitates vehicle inspections in Massachusetts and several other states, experienced a malware attack in several states on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, preventing vehicle inspection stations from conducting vehicle inspections. Inspections will resume at most inspection stations at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Some inspection stations are experiencing more complex technological issues, and Applus will continue to work to resolve these issues so that inspection services can be restored as soon as possible.

How long does it take to get a vehicle inspection in 2021?

Newly purchased vehicles must typically be inspected within seven (7) days of registration.

What is the grace period for RMV inspections?

The RMV is extending a grace period for specific motor vehicle inspection requirements. The requirements are outlined below and include an extension which now allows vehicle owners with expired March 2021 and April 2021 inspections stickers to have through May 31, 2021 to obtain inspections. The RMV is working in close partnership with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Massachusetts State Police and other stakeholders to mitigate the impacts of the outage.#N#The RMV has advised law enforcement that compliance with the safety/emissions inspection requirement has not been possible since March 30, in light of the outage caused by the malware attack against Applus.

When will the 2021 inspection be extended?

Motor vehicles with expired inspection stickers from March 2021 (“3” sticker on windshield) and April 2021 (“4” sticker on windshield) are extended until May 31, 2021, to obtain an inspection. Newly purchased vehicles registered on or after Tuesday, March 23, 2021, should be granted until April 30, 2021, to obtain an inspection.

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