Emissions Testing in the St. Louis Region
Attention: Update - The Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program’s Vehicle Inspection Database outage has been significantly resolved. Emissions and safety inspections have resumed in the St. Louis area. All inspection stations should restart their inspection equipment to re-establish communication with the database. If connectivity or other technical issues persist, please contact the state’s contractor by email at GVIP@WEP-inc.com; the telephone help desk is currently experiencing technical issues. St. Louis-area motorists are encouraged to contact their preferred inspection station prior to going to the station to verify that testing is available. Assistance with waivers, exemptions or other technical issues is available by contacting the department at 314-416-2115.
To help motorists deal with the current COVID-19 outbreak, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources has extended the time frame for which an emissions test is valid from 60 days to 120 days. Additionally, the Missouri Department of Revenue has extended license plate expiration for an additional 60 days. Motorists whose license plates are supposed to expire in March 2020 have until May 31, 2020 to renew their license plates with no penalties. Please follow this link to see the Department of Revenue’s guidance regarding the extension of motor vehicle registration.
For any questions regarding vehicle emissions inspections please contact us at 314-416-2115 or 800-361-4827, or via email.
To find stations performing emissions inspections and stations employing Missouri-recognized repair technicians, click on the map. *Notice* The map is currently experiencing temporary technical issues related to the Vehicle Inspection Database outage. Technicians are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
The Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program (GVIP) improves air quality in the St. Louis region. GVIP is an emissions testing program for vehicles registered in the St. Louis ozone nonattainment area, which includes the city of St. Louis as well as Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles and St. Louis counties. If you have questions or concerns — including what to do if your vehicle fails the inspection — please contact department staff at 314-416-2115.
GVIP Information
- Ozone information
- Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
- Importance of GVIP
- History of GVIP
- Emissions test procedure
- Fact sheets and FAQs
- Annual GVIP reports
- Vehicle Emission Inspection Regulations (10 CSR 10-5.381)
- Vehicle Emission Inspection Statutes (643.300 to 643.355)
- Click here to get updates on the GVIP Program.
In 2016, the United States settled complaints against Volkswagen AG, et al., stemming from the company's violations of the Clean Air Act. VW sold approximately 590,000 diesel vehicles equipped with emissions defeat devices in this country. For more information on the VW Trust — such as Missouri's share of the settlement proceeds — visit the department's main VW webpage: dnr.mo.gov/env/apcp/vw/index.html
Inspector/mechanic training will take place from 5-9 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Ranken Technical College, 4431 Finney Ave., St. Louis. The class will be in Room G108-109 of the Grey Building. Access a campus map. Look for signs on campus on the day of training.
Register for class by calling 800-832-7664 or 877-832-7664 and pressing number 3. Be prepared to provide your name, contact information, social security number, driver’s license number and the I/M number and station number, if applicable. Bring a photo ID, such as your driver's license, to receive training and take the test. You must be able to read to attend this training.
The cost of the emissions test is $24. Click to report being charged more than this.
Emission exemptions and waiver forms
This webpage is for emissions testing only. For information about safety inspections, go to https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/DVSD/MVI/index.html.