Apply to be a Certified Motor Vehicle Inspector or Replace Your Certification

To become a motor vehicle inspector certified by the Department of Motor Vehicles in New York State, you must

• be 17 years old or older
• have a valid New York State DMV Identification Number (Client ID Number) from your New York State driver license, learner permit, or non-driver photo identification card. If you are not a New York State resident, you can get a New York State DMV Client ID Number by completing a Request for Photo Image (PDF) (ID-5VSCI) and having your photo taken at any New York State DMV office.
• comply with the qualifications listed in Part 79 of the DMV Commissioner's Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulations (PDF) (CR-79)
• complete the online application at https://www.nyvip3.com/ under the Inspectors menu option.

You can also call the Office of Vehicle Safety and Clean Air at 518-474-7998 to get more information.

DMV takes 6 to 8 weeks to process an application. 
 

Refunds

If you take the inspector certification training class but fail the test, DMV will refund you the $15 certification fee.

To renew, replace or update information for your Certified Motor Vehicle Inspector License, visit https://www.nyvip3.com/ and complete the online application process found under the Inspectors menu option.