40 years old
In Maryland, registered historic vehicles less than 40 years old are presently exempt from periodic emissions inspections. Maryland’s House Bill 1258 seeks to amend that provision and reinstate emissions testing on such vehicles.
What year vehicle is exempt from emissions?
Vehicles 25 model years old or older are exempt from the emissions inspection. For vehicle registrations in 2021, this includes model years 1996 and older.
Do diesels need emissions in MD?
Enforcement is carried out by the Maryland State Police and the Maryland Transportation Authority Police (MTAP), who can require any heavy-duty diesel vehicle to submit to a smoke emissions test at any time or place.
What happens if my car can’t pass emissions?
After You Fail the Emissions Test If your vehicle fails to pass, the DMV will not register your vehicle, meaning you can’t get a license plate to legally drive the car. The inspector should provide you with a full report, explaining the repairs that need to be made in order to make your car or truck compliant.
How do I submit an ep-009 form to MDOT MVA?
It must be signed by an administrator at the school or installation, or local law enforcement, and transmitted to MDOT MVA as instructed on the form, or scan and email to [email protected] maryland.gov. Form #EP-009 may be found on the MDOT MVA website at
How do I fill out a Maryland motor vehicle inspection form?
The form must be completed and submitted with a level one inspection certificate and proof of insurance to the Salisbury or Easton branch office or mailed directly to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, Motor Carrier Services Section, Room 120, 6601 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21062.
How do I request an extension from MDOT MVA?
Form #EP-009 may be found on the MDOT MVA website at For other vehicles, an extension from MDOT MVA may be requested by:
What is accertification for multipurpose passenger vehicle registration?
Certification for Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle Registration (Form #VR-095) is used for customer to certify that vehicles originally manufactured as trucks, now meet the qualifications for Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle and indicating the additional equipment that makes the class change possible.
