General Information : Become a Certified Inspector

Certified Vehicle Emission Inspector

State law, O.C.G.A. Section 12-9, set the requirements for inspector certification. Georgia 's I/M Rule, Chapter 391-3-20-11, entitled "Inspector Qualifications and Certifications," details these requirements for individuals who are interested in becoming certified Georgia emission inspectors.

• You must first be employed or affiliated with an emission inspection station.
• Register and attend a two-day training course held at Georgia’s Clean Air Force (GCAF) training centers, located in Kennesaw and Camp Creek.
• Pass a written examination with a score of 80 percent or better and complete the equipment training segment (included in the two-day course).
• Upon successful completion of the course, the inspector will receive an inspector ID badge and wall certificate, valid for two years.
• Students will receive notice of their test failure within two business days from GCAF so they can schedule a re-test.
• Passing students will receive certificates and photo identification cards in the mail at their home address within 10 business days after the end of inspector certification.

Inspector Responsibilities

Emission inspectors play an important role in identifying heavy polluting vehicles. The goal of Georgia’s I/M Program is to ensure that the vehicles you inspect meet set criteria for the pollutants they emit. Meeting these criteria helps improve our air quality. The I/M Program Rules include specific procedures for conducting emission inspections. Failing to adhere to these procedures can result in violations, penalties or revocation of the inspector license.

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