Masks are no longer required at Air Care Colorado testing stations for customers or staff
If you would like for your inspector to wear a mask, please request this when you are greeted.
Our staff can make this accommodation elderly when requested.
NOTE: Emissions standards are tightening as of January 2022
Vehicle emissions continue to be a major contributor to air pollution in Colorado.
Air Care Colorado is using tighter emissions standards for its I/M 240 dynamometer (treadmill) test, starting in January 2022.
The I/M 240 test is for vehicles that are at least eight (8) years old back to model year 1982.
Your vehicle should still pass this test (even with these new tighter standards) if it is in proper working order.
Due to COVID-19 adjustments to testing protocols, and delays in the postal system, it is possible that you may not need to go to an emissions inspection station; you may have already passed emissions through the RapidScreen roadside option, or you may not have received your registration renewal card in a timely manner. More vehicles are receiving passing emissions through the RapidScreen roadside testing option, and some registration notifications may not reflect this.
To renew online:
1) Be sure to have available:
2) Got to MyDMV.Colorado.gov
3) Click on Renew a vehicle registration (The car icon under 'Vehicle Quick Start.')
4) Read instructions and press the 'NEXT' button to begin the registration process.
If you receive a message that says your vehicle requires an inspection before it can be registered, please visit one of the 18 Air Care Colorado locations for an inspection and try again.
Air Care Colorado maintains a consumer hotline for more information about emissions inspections. Customer service representatives are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Both English- and Spanish-speaking operators are available. Se habla Espanol. Please call:
303-456-7090 in the Denver-metropolitan area
970-247-8378 in the North Front Range
Recorded information is available on the hotline 24 hours a day. Motorists also may leave a voicemail message during off hours. Calls will be returned during regular business hours.
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