Emissions Testing

Emission Testing Repeal Information Public Chapter 953
Sumner County Passenger vehicles and light duty trucks 1975 or newer are required to be tested for emissions before they can be renewed or a new plate can be purchased. Effective 04/01/05 only those vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) greater than 10,500 pounds are exempt from the emissions test requirement. Diesel-powered vehicles are no longer exempt.
You will need to have a renewal notice, an old registration or the vehicle title available for testing. The fee is $9.00.
The testing center in Sumner County is located on Grassland Place across Highway 31 from Volunteer State Community College. The hours of operation are Monday and Tuesday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday to Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Holiday hours vary.
Any of the ten testing centers in the five-county region may be used to obtain your compliance certificate.
LINK TO ADDITIONAL STATE INFORMATION
LINK TO ENVIROTEST INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY FOR A VEHICLE EXEMPTION