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Salt Lake County emissions testing rules for 2026

What Salt Lake County requires before you can renew your registration, which vehicles are exempt, what a test costs, and who to call.

Which model years need a test in 2026

Salt Lake County's own page lists model years 2020 to 1968 as required and 1967 and older as exempt, while the Utah DMV table shows 1995 and older as not required. If your vehicle is a 1968 to 1995 model, call the county before you renew. (Source: Salt Lake County Health Department; Utah Division of Motor Vehicles)

Exempt vehicles

• New vehicles with a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO)
• Electric vehicles
• Motorcycles
• Off-highway vehicles, farm vehicles and implements of husbandry
• Custom vehicles
• Diesel vehicles model year 2013 and older with a GVWR of 14,001 lbs or more
• Diesel vehicles model year 1997 and older with a GVWR under 14,000 lbs
• Vintage vehicles model year 1982 and older (1983 and newer vintage vehicles need a test or collector-vehicle insurance proof, form TC-745)

Exemptions as listed by the Utah DMV and the county. (Source: Utah Division of Motor Vehicles; Salt Lake County Health Department)

What a test costs

KSL reported in 2022 that Salt Lake County emissions test prices are self-regulated by stations, that the average was about $25 according to the DMV, and that one dealership charged $75. Ask for the posted price. (Source: KSL.com)

Salt Lake County also runs the Electric Vehicle Replacement Assistance Program (EVRAP), which offers cash assistance to income-qualified owners of older vehicles or vehicles that fail emissions to replace them with an electric vehicle, through October 16, 2029 or until funds run out. (Source: Salt Lake County Health Department)

Cities in Salt Lake County

Salt Lake City, West Valley City, West Jordan, Sandy, South Jordan, Murray, Taylorsville, Draper, Millcreek, Herriman, Riverton.

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