Sweetwater Emission
Stay Compliant With Vehicle Emissions testing
Your vehicle must be tested every year prior to its registration date (the vehicle owner’s birthday). For registration in 2023, the three most recent model years are exempt from emissions testing, which includes 2021 or newer model year vehicles.
11531 Veterans Memorial Hwy,
Douglasville, GA 30134
(678) 202-4135
Hours
Mon – Fri 8am – 7pm
Sat – 9am -6pm
Sun – 10am – 5pm
Why is there emissions testing ?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created a set of emissions standards to reduce the amount of hazardous air pollutants released by motor vehicles. Many states have laws requiring vehicles to undergo emissions tests to protect the environment and public health.
Which vehicles need to be tested ?
For 2024 vehicle registration, if your vehicle is a 2000 – 2021 model year gasoline-powered car or light-duty truck (8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating or less) registered in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding or Rockdale County, it must be emissions tested.
The three most recent model year vehicles are exempt from emissions testing each year. For registration in 2024, this includes all 2022 and newer model year vehicles.
Additionally, vehicles that are 25 model years or older are exempt from emissions testing. This includes 1999 or older model year vehicles for 2024 registration.