How to get a Emissions Waiver or Repair Extension

Did your car fail the emissions test?  Now you need an extension or a waiver?

In order to qualify for a Repair Waiver, the following requirements must be met. Please note additional information may be required in order to process the Repair Waiver.

Repair Waivers are not renewable or transferable. 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.

Test Results Scenario

1. The vehicle does not pass the initial inspection. The initial inspection cannot be more than one year old (12 months) or associated with a previous Repair Waiver.
2. Emission-related repairs must meet or exceed the Repair Waiver limit amount of $788.
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.

Note: You may make multiple repairs and retest attempts over a period of months. However, please note that the application must be dated within 60 days of any failed test (the failed test cannot be more than one year old or associated with a previous Repair Waiver). Emission-related repairs may be accepted up to 60 days prior to the first inspection.

Receipts

1. Repair receipts from each emission-related repair attempt can be considered toward a Repair Waiver as long as each receipt is dated within 60 days of the corresponding failed emission test.
2. 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 limit amount.
   2. Labor costs from a company not possessing a business license will not count toward the Repair Waiver limit amount.
   3. If required, 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 limit amount.
3. Repairs and parts must be itemized and identifiable for consideration.
   1. The following charges do not count toward the Repair Waiver limit amount (this is not a complete list):
      1. Emission inspection fees
      2. Surcharges
      3. Taxes
      4. Warranty work
      5. Gas
      6. Disposal fee
      7. Shop supplies
      8. Miscellaneous charges
4. Receipts must identify the vehicle (VIN, year, make and model OR tag number, make and model).

Applying for the Repair Waiver

Repair Waiver Applications may be submitted via e-mail, fax (404.479.4384), mail (3800 Camp Creek Parkway, Building 2400, Suite 110, Atlanta, GA 30331) or in-person to determine if additional supporting documentation is needed. However, in order for the application to receive final approval, the vehicle must be presented to one of our service centers for a visual inspection.

The following documentation is required when applying for a Repair Waiver. Please note that GCAF only accepts documentation in English; documents in other languages will not be accepted.

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 OR tag number, make and model).
5. A copy of the Georgia registration or renewal notice (current or from last year), or Georgia title.

Please allow three (3) business days for processing faxed or e-mailed applications. For mailed applications please note, the US Postal Service may extend the time of delivery. Once received, mailed applications with supporting documentation will be processed in three (3) business days. Motorists will be contacted once the waiver has been processed

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