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Arizona emissions test fees
Source: Arizona Car Help (arizonacarhelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 3, 2026.
| Test type | Phoenix area fee | Tucson area fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-board Diagnostic (OBD) | $16.15 | $16.15 | (source: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality) checked November 3, 2026 |
| Steady State Loaded/Idle | $15.20 | $12.25 | (source: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality) checked November 3, 2026 |
| Loaded Opacity | $15.20 | $12.25 | (source: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality) checked November 3, 2026 |
| Snap Opacity | $23.75 | $20.45 | (source: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality) checked November 3, 2026 |
| IM147 | $16.15 | Not listed | (source: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality) checked November 3, 2026 |
ADEQ's fee page accepts cash, personal checks from an Arizona bank made payable to ADEQ, and credit or debit cards. The page footer reads "Copyright 2021 ADEQ", so confirm the current fee at the station or at 1-877-692-9227. (source: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality)
You pay for the first test. A failing vehicle gets a free retest if it comes back within 60 days of the first test. Once tested, the fee cannot be refunded. (source: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality)
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Sources
- Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (myAZcar.com, the ADEQ emissions program site): Testing Information and Fees (checked November 3, 2026)
- Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (myAZcar.com, the ADEQ emissions program site): Frequently Asked Questions (checked November 3, 2026)
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