WI Emissions test

Racine County emissions test

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

Last synced Mar 17, 2026, 7:19 AM UTC from official source .

Core Wisconsin Vehicle Inspection Program coverage is source-backed, but Wisconsin applies different gasoline and diesel model-year thresholds while live station availability remains delegated to the official test-facilities page.

What to know

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 4 years old • model year 1996 or newer Use this if the vehicle is gas, hybrid, or another covered light-duty type.

Diesel vehicles Diesel vehicles starting at 4 years old • model year 2007 or newer • up to 14,000 pounds GVWR Use this if the vehicle is diesel-powered.

Exemptions

current model year and three previous model years
gasoline vehicles model year 1995 and older
diesel vehicles model year 2006 and older
vehicles over 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight
motorcycles
electric vehicles

Stations

Official inspection stations

Find a station

Wisconsin publishes Racine County emissions coverage through the Wisconsin Vehicle Inspection Program, but live station availability is delegated to the official test-facilities page.

Use the official station finder for live locations.

Do this now

Finish emissions first

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

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