Certified Motor Vehicle Inspector

New YorkActive
Exam
State exam
Education
Degree
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

A certified New York State motor vehicle inspector examines motor vehicles at a licensed New York State inspection station to ensure that motor operating on the public highway meet all safety and emissions requirements vehicles established by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles for the issuance of an inspection certificate.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
State exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
No continuing education requirement
Certification
Certification required
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements
Physical requirement
No physical requirements

Issuing body

Department
NYS Department of Motor Vehicles
Division
Division of Vehicle Safety and Clean Air
Address
6 Empire State Plaza, Room 220 Albany, NY 12228
Last updated
March 16, 2023

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Source and verification

This record is New York's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with Division of Vehicle Safety and Clean Air — see the issuing body section above.

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