Colorado Springs is in El Paso County if you didn't know that already. So says here El Paso County no longer has emission testing. HOWEVER, I would keep all the stuff you take off because you never know when they will put it back into effect.
Colorado Motor Vehicle Emissions Program
Enhanced program area consists of the full counties of Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson as well as parts of the counties of Adams and Arapahoe.
Effective January 1, 2007, the basic gasoline emissions program area that consists of the counties of Larimer, Weld and El Paso will no longer require emission testing. Diesel vehicles must still be inspected. There have been no changes to the diesel inspection program in these counties.
The diesel emissions program area consists of the full counties of Boulder, Jefferson, Broomfield, Denver, and Douglas, as well as parts of Adams and Arapahoe, Larimer, Weld, and El Paso counties.
Please contact the respective county clerk's office for assistance to determine if you reside in or out of the program area in the partial counties of Adams (303.654.6010), Arapahoe (303.795.4500), El Paso (719.520.6240), Larimer (970.498.7878) or Weld (970.353.3840).
Tests for 1982 and newer vehicles in the seven Denver area counties (enhanced area) are done by Envirotest Inc., doing business as (d.b.a.)
Air Care Colorado. Tests for 1981 and older vehicles may go to Air Care Colorado or independent testing facilities within the Enhanced area.
Commonly asked questions and answers
- If I live outside of the Emissions area but work inside of the Emissions area, do I need a test?
When a vehicle is registered outside an Emissions area and commutes to the Emissions area for employment or to attend school, an emissions test is required.
- When do I need an Emissions test?
Change of ownership requires a new passing emissions certificate supplied by the seller at the time of the sale. Tests are required for registration renewal when indicated on registration renewal card. Vehicles 1982 and newer will receive a test which is valid for 2 years. Vehicles 1981 and older will receive a test valid for 1 year. Diesel vehicles are to be tested as follows: Light duty vehicles with a GVWR of 14,000 lbs or less are exempt from an emissions test if purchased brand new for 2 model years and then tested every year after that. Heavy duty vehicles with a GVWR of 14,001 and more are exempt from an emissions test if purchased brand new for 4 model years and then tested every other year until it reaches its tenth year and then the vehicle needs to be tested every year.
- What is the cost of the test?
1982 and newer vehicles the cost is $25.00 and for 1981 and older vehicles the cost is $15.00. The cost for a diesel test is not a set fee. Diesel inspection stations can charge up to one hour of posted labor rate.
- What vehicles are exempt?
Electric powered vehicles are exempt. New gas powered vehicles are exempt for 4 model years. Vehicles registered and plated in the categories of: horseless carriage, street rod, and farm, are exempt.
For station locations and business hours call:
Enhanced Area (Metro Denver Emissions Testing) -- includes Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Jefferson,Douglas and Broomfield counties: 1982 and newer vehicles -- (303) 456-7090 1981 and older vehicles -- (303) 692-3270 All diesel vehicles -- (303) 205-5603
For Emission related information, questions, concerns, or complaints contact the Emissions Section at: Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles 1881 Pierce Street, Room 128 Lakewood, CO 80214
(303) 205-5603
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Roxy Huber, Executive Director Joan Vecchi, Senior Director
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