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UT Emissions test

Salt Lake County emissions test

Get the emissions requirement cleared before you renew in Salt Lake County.

Last synced Apr 23, 2026, 7:21 AM UTC from official source .

Core Salt Lake County inspections guidance is source-backed, but the current normalized record does not fully model Utah's newer-vehicle parity schedule and county-specific inspection routing.

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 starting at 2 years old • model year 1968 or newer Use this if the vehicle is gas, hybrid, or another covered light-duty type.
Diesel vehicles Diesel vehicles model year 1998 or newer • up to 14,000 pounds GVWR Use this if the vehicle is diesel-powered.

Exemptions

  • new vehicles with an MSO
  • 1967 and older vehicles
  • motorcycles or motor driven cycles
  • electric vehicles
  • vintage vehicles model year 1982 and older
  • diesel vehicles model year 2013 and older over 14,000 pounds GVWR
  • diesel vehicles model year 1997 and older under 14,000 pounds GVWR

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 Utah renewal once the requirement is cleared.