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Getting a smog check
Any licensed Smog Check station, or a STAR station if your notice says so.
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Your renewal notice
Only if it applies
It says whether a STAR station is required.
Your car
The station sends the result to DMV. It's good for 90 days.
Payment
The station's own price plus the $8.25 certificate fee.
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