• New Vehicles
• Vehicles Registered Outside of Tucson or Phoenix
• Vehicles Out of State at Test Time
• Other Exemptions

New Vehicle Exemption

Arizona exempts from emissions testing most vehicles of the newest five model years. In 2008, most 2004 and newer model year motor vehicles (except reconstructed vehicles) do not require an emissions test.

Vehicles Registered Outside of the Vehicle Emissions Control Areas (metro Phoenix and Tucson) in Partially Exempt Zip Codes

The Motor Vehicle Division exempts most vehicles registered outside the vehicle emissions control areas based on the residence zip code. However, some zip codes (see list below) are considered partially exempt, meaning part of the zip code is inside the test area and part is outside.

Vehicle owners who reside in a partially exempt zip code outside the emissions control areas of metro Phoenix (Area A) and Tucson (Area B) will be identified as "emissions test required" on the their vehicle's registration renewal form.

These vehicles may be granted an exemption from testing (Code 52 Exemption) as long as the vehicle is not used to commute to the owner's principle place of employment or to school within the control area.

Residents applying for "Code 52 exempt" status may contact the Motor Vehicle Division or obtain the necessary form here.

An original Code 52 certificate of exemption must be completed and include the following:

• Photocopy of current vehicle registration for each vehicle
• Photocopy of a current utility bill in the name of the applicant, identifying the physical address of applicant's residence
• Photocopy of the property owner's tax evaluation notice listing the township, range and section of residence

For additional information on applying for an exemption please contact:

• In Metro Phoenix - Danuta Begay
  Phone: (602) 207-7017
• In Metro Tucson - Connie Huebner
  Phone: (520) 628-5651

Partial Zip Codes in the Vehicle Emissions Control Areas (effective July 2007):

• Phoenix Metro Area:
  85218, 85226, 85232, 85239, 85242, 85243, 85244, 85262, 85263, 85290, 85322, 85326, 85337, 85339, 85354
• Tucson Metro Area:
  85629, 85641, 85653, 85654, 85658, 85735, 85736, 85739, 85743, 85746, 85747

Vehicles Out of State at Test Time

If your vehicle is out of state 90 days before your registration expires, you must do one of the following:

1. If your vehicle is in an area that has an inspection program
   
   You must have the vehicle tested there and submit a passing vehicle inspection report (not a copy) to the appropriate address listed below. Include the report, a $9.50 check or money order (checks must be payable to ADEQ and have the imprinted name and physical in-state address of the customer; no post office boxes), a copy of the Arizona registration and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
   
   An Out of State exemption will be sent to you, which you must mail to the Motor Vehicle Division along with your registration renewal paperwork.
   
   
2. If your vehicle is in an area that does not have an inspection program You must request an out of state exemption by writing or calling ADEQ, or by downloading an affidavit for an out of state exemption for Metro Phoenix or for Metro Tucson. You will receive a form that must be completed and returned to ADEQ. Include a $9.50 check or money order (checks must be payable to ADEQ and have the imprinted name and physical in-state address of the customer; no post office boxes) and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
   
   When approved, an Out of State exemption will be sent to you, which must be mailed to the Motor Vehicle Division, along with your registration renewal paperwork.
   
   Note: Out of State exemptions are valid for one year of registration.

If your vehicle is registered in the Phoenix area, mail passing test documents to:

Car Care Program
600 N. 40th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Or, if registered in the Tucson area:

Car Care Program
4040 E. 29th St.
Tucson, AZ 85711