Waivers, Extensions, Exemptions : Repair Waivers

In order to qualify for a Repair Waiver, the following requirements must be met for 1995 and older model year vehicles and 1996 and newer model year vehicles. Please note additional information may be required in order to process the Repair Waiver.

Repair Waivers are not renewable. The Repair Waiver process and qualifications begin each year when the vehicle's registration must be renewed (the vehicle owner's birthday).

For a listing of qualified repair facilities in your zip code area from our quarterly RepairWatch Public Report, click here.

1. The vehicle does not pass the initial inspection.
2. Emission-related repairs must meet or exceed the Repair Waiver limit amount of $787.
3. The retested vehicle must show improvement in all the areas it failed on the first test as well as pass the areas it passed on the first.

1. Must be from a repair facility possessing a valid business license.
   1. All emission-related repairs, including a diagnostic analysis, parts, and labor can be used toward the Repair Waiver.
   2. Labor costs from a company not possessing a business license will not count toward the Repair Waiver.
   3. The repair facility's business license must be obtainable.
   4. If repairs are performed by the owner, only the cost of parts will be considered toward the Repair Waiver.
2. Repairs and parts must be itemized and identifiable for consideration.
   1. The following charges do not count toward the Repair Waiver limit amount:
      1. Emission inspection fees
      2. Surcharges
      3. Taxes
      4. Warranty work
      5. Gas
      6. Disposal fee
      7. Shop supplies
      8. Miscellaneous charges
3. Receipts must identify the vehicle (VIN, year, make and model), and must be dated within 60 days of applying for the Repair Waiver.

1. Completed Repair Waiver application.
2. Copies of all failed Georgia Vehicle Emission Inspection Reports (VIRs).
3. Original repair receipts for all emission-related repair work completed.
4. Receipts must identify the vehicle (VIN, year, make and model), and must be dated within 60 days of applying for the Repair Waiver.
5. A copy of the Georgia registration or renewal notice (current or from last year), or Georgia title.

1. The vehicle does not pass the initial inspection.
2. Emission-related repairs must meet or exceed the Repair Waiver limit amount of $787.
3. The vehicle does not pass the retest.

1. Must be from a repair facility possessing a valid business license.
1. All emission-related repairs, including a diagnostic analysis, parts, and labor can be used toward the Repair Waiver.
2. Labor costs from a company not possessing a business license will not count toward the Repair Waiver.
3. The repair facility's business license must be obtainable.
4. If repairs are performed by the owner, only the cost of parts will be considered toward the Repair Waiver.
2. Repairs and parts must be itemized and identifiable for consideration.
   1. The following charges do not count toward the Repair Waiver limit amount:
      1. Emission inspection fees
      2. Surcharges
      3. Taxes
      4. Warranty work
      5. Gas
      6. Disposal fee
      7. Shop supplies
      8. Miscellaneous charges
3. Receipts must identify the vehicle (VIN, year, make and model), and must be dated within 60 days of applying for the Repair Waiver.

1. Completed Repair Waiver application.
2. Copies of all failed Georgia Vehicle Emission Inspection Reports (VIRs).
3. Original repair receipts for all emission-related repair work completed. Receipts must identify the vehicle (VIN, year, make and model), and must be dated within 60 days of applying for the Repair Waiver.
4. A copy of the Georgia registration or renewal notice (current or from last year) or Georgia title.