FAQs

What if I do not renew my registration and/or license by the expiration date?
If the renewal application and fees are postmarked after the registration and/or license expiration date(s), a delinquency fee will be charged for each registration
and/or license you are renewing. Delinquent renewals will not be processed until all fees are received. If you own a licensed Smog Check station and your ARD and/or Smog Check station renewal payments are delinquent, your station’s analyzer(s) will be locked out and you will not be allowed to inspect, test, diagnose, repair, or issue certificates of compliance.

Can I overnight my renewal payment?
Yes. Payments may be sent overnight to the following address:
Department of Consumer Affairs
Cashiering Unit
1625 North Market Boulevard, Suite S100
Sacramento, California 95834

Can I expedite my renewal?
No. Renewals are processed in the order they are received. The processing time is typically two weeks from the time of receipt. A license remains valid between the date of receipt and its processing, provided it is submitted on or before the expiration date.

Can I renew my registration and/or license(s) if I have changes to my business?
A change involving a name, address, or phone number can be documented on your renewal notice and/or check or money order. Please note that a registrant or licensee must notify BAR within 14 days of a business name or address change. A change to a sole ownership, partnership, or corporation (other than a corporate officer change)
requires a new application and payment of applicable fees. Applications can be obtained from BAR’s website at www.bar.ca.gov or by calling the Licensing Unit at (916) 403-8477 or (855) 735-0462.

If I do not renew my ARD registration and Smog Check station license on time, will my station’s STAR certification be affected?
Yes. Your STAR certification will be removed from your analyzer(s) and your station will be locked out from performing inspections until both the ARD registration and Smog Check station license are current. Business Changes

Can I change my Smog Check station type?
Yes. To change the designation of your Smog Check station (i.e., from test-and-repair to testonly or vice-versa), submit a new Smog Check station application, the applicable fee, and a new Station NGET Enrollment Form. You must specify the requested effective date of the change on the application.