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DMV Unable to Locate Federal Emissions Sticker

I was told I needed a Federal Emissions sticker for my out-of-state vehicle that I'm registering in California.

The DMV told me I needed a Federal Emisssions sticker because they were unable to find it under to hood. I did however locate it after I left the DMV. The sticker was on the engine block.

Now I have been told to jump through hoops with a CHP inspection and a smog check referee inspection.

With the research I did prior to buying this truck it did not seem as complicated. I only expected it to be a lengthy process. No it seems this thing will take forever.

Should I go back to the DMV and point out what they missed? Thank you for your time.

Answer:

Definitely go back to the DMV. We're going to assume your vehicle is a Heavy-Duty truck. It is no uncommon for heavy duty vehicles (and engines) to have the Federal Emissions Label affixed to the engine block. The DMV agent may have been unaware of this fact. Unless this truck has had an "engine change" (an engine change is considered an engine replacement with that of another make, model, or year) you should not need a Referee Smog Inspection. Then again, the DMV is the ultimate decision maker when referring vehicle's to CHP or Referee inspections. If they have found other reasons to require these inspection you'll more than likely need to adhere. posted by SmogTips Support

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