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Arizona emissions test exemptions

Source: Arizona Car Help (arizonacarhelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 3, 2026.

MVD says that in an emissions area you probably need a test unless your vehicle is five years old or less, a 1966 model year or older, or an electric vehicle. (source: Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division)

Hybrids must be tested; only total electric vehicles are exempt. Motorcycles have not needed emissions tests in Arizona since June 21, 2013. (source: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality)

ADEQ says vehicles registered outside Area A and B (metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson) are not required to have an Arizona vehicle emissions inspection. (source: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality)

If your vehicle has been out of state for at least 90 days before your registration expires, you can apply online for an Out-of-State Exemption. If it is in an area of another state with an emissions program, it must be tested there and you upload the passing result. The application fee is $9.50. (source: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality) (source: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality)

Active duty military stationed outside Arizona can apply for a Military Out of State Exemption if the vehicle is not in use. If someone else will drive it, use the regular Out of State Exemption. (source: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality)

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