Charlottesville, VA Inspection Stations

Inspection coverage in Charlottesville, City of Charlottesville

We list 18 certified stations in Charlottesville covering ZIP codes 22901, 22902, 22903 and 22911. Bays are clustered along Richmond Rd, Ivy Rd, Long St, Myers Dr and Avon Ct. No emissions test is required here, only the annual $20 safety inspection — see which Virginia counties require emissions. 1 station lists Saturday hours.

Riding a bike? Fees are lower — see the Virginia motorcycle inspection guide ($12) and call ahead, since not every Charlottesville shop has a motorcycle-certified inspector.

Emissions testing in Charlottesville

Good news — Charlottesville does not require an emissions test, only the annual $20 safety inspection. Emissions testing is limited to 10 Northern Virginia localities. See which Northern Virginia localities require emissions testing to confirm whether your registration address is covered.

Guides for Charlottesville drivers

• How much is a Virginia state inspection? — the $20 safety, $12 motorcycle, and $28 emissions fees that apply statewide, including Charlottesville.
• Virginia emissions inspection counties — the full list of localities that require emissions testing, and whether Charlottesville is among them.
• Motorcycle inspection near me — what it costs in Charlottesville ($12), which shops have a motorcycle-certified inspector, and how the sticker differs.
• Virginia inspection checklist — the exact items inspectors check in Charlottesville and how to pass on the first visit.