Home › Emissions test exemptions in Clark County
Emissions test exemptions in Clark County
Source: Las Vegas Auto Help (lasvegasautohelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 2, 2026.
- Motorcycles and mopeds; electric vehicles; vehicles that run permanently on propane, compressed natural gas, methane or butane.
- Diesel vehicles of 14,001 lbs GVWR or more; vehicles 1967 or older.
- Transfers where the last test was within 90 days (180 days on a Nevada dealer sale), transfers between spouses, and transfers between leasing companies with no change in lessee.
- Classic Rod, Classic Vehicle or Old Timer plates driven 5,000 miles or less a year, with a yearly odometer affidavit; Replica Vehicle registrations; fleets in the Continuous Monitoring Program.
(source: Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles)
By law, a new vehicle is exempt until its fourth registration and a hybrid until its model year is 6 years old (NRS 445B.825). (source: Nevada Legislature)
On this site: Does my car need a smog check in Las Vegas? · Emissions test exemptions in Clark County · How much is a smog check in Las Vegas? · Failed a smog check in Las Vegas? · Emissions tests when buying a used car in Las Vegas · Renewing your registration in Las Vegas · Car repair estimate rules in Nevada · Is my Las Vegas repair shop registered? · Your repair bill and old parts in Nevada · Nevada lemon law for new cars · Towed from a parking lot in Las Vegas · Getting a towed car back in Las Vegas · How to file a towing complaint in Nevada · Going to court over an unlawful tow in Nevada · Where to complain about a Las Vegas repair shop · Cancelling a sale made away from a seller's business · Cities · FAQ · Sources
Sources
- Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): Emission Control Program (checked November 2, 2026)
- Nevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau): NRS 445B.825 (new vehicle and hybrid exemptions) (checked November 2, 2026)
Last updated: