EC-8 (Rev 03/16)
EMISSION CONTROL EXEMPTION APPLICATION
Pursuant to NAC 445B.591
Nevada regulations require a vehicle emission inspection prior to the registration of your vehicle.
If your vehicle is based in a county that requires an emission inspection, but currently meets any
of the below listed criteria, you may register your vehicle or renew your current registration by
completing the Exemption Application located on the back of this form.
If your vehicle is temporarily used and maintained in the State of Nevada, in an area or
county that does not require an emission inspection; or
If your vehicle is temporarily used and maintained outside of the State of Nevada, in an
area that does not require an emission inspection
Your registration application or registration renewal form must be accompanied by the
Exemption Application. You may submit these documents in person or by mail. If you submit
your documents by mail you must include a check or money order in the exact amount of your
registration fee. All documents must be received prior to the expiration of your current
registration.
Mail to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Central Services and Records Division
Registration Renewal by Mail
PO Box 6900
Carson City, NV 89702-6900
THE STATE OF NEVADA HAS NO GRACE PERIOD
If you are requesting to register your vehicle or renew your vehicle registration without obtaining
a current passing vehicle emission inspection report; you are hereby notified it is unlawful to use
a false or fictitious name or address for the registration of any vehicle on any renewal or
duplicate thereof, or knowingly make a false statement, or knowingly conceal a material fact, or
otherwise commit fraud in an application. A violation of this subsection is a gross
misdemeanor which may constitute grounds for criminal prosecution, cancellation of the
vehicle’s registration, and/or an administrative fine not to exceed $2,500 pursuant to NRS
482.565.
If you have questions, contact an emission control office in Las Vegas (702) 486-4981 or Reno
(775) 684-3580.
PO Box 6900
CARSON CITY, NV 89702-6900
Reno/Sparks/Carson City (775) 684-4DMV (4368)
Las Vegas Area (702) 486-4DMV (4368)
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