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PA Emissions test

York County emissions test

Get the emissions requirement cleared before you renew in York County.

Last synced Apr 23, 2026, 7:20 AM UTC from official source .

Rule thresholds are source-backed, but current station coverage is delegated to an official live finder rather than a normalized station list.

Before you go

Testing required Yes This county can hold up renewal until you clear the test.
Typical fee Varies Fees vary by station or vehicle.
Gas vehicles Gas vehicles model year 1975 or newer Use this if the vehicle is gas, hybrid, or another covered light-duty type.
Diesel vehicles Diesel vehicles are not subject to emissions testing Use this if the vehicle is diesel-powered.

Exemptions

  • newer vehicles less than one year old
  • vehicles driven less than 5,000 miles in the prior year
  • 1974 and older vehicles

Official station list

Find a station

Pennsylvania publishes York County emissions coverage through Drive Clean PA, and live participating stations are delegated to the official regional station resources.

Use the official station finder for live locations.

Finish emissions first

  1. Open the official station finder or official county rule.
  2. Complete the test or waiver step that applies to your vehicle.
  3. Go back to Pennsylvania renewal once the requirement is cleared.