Find A Virginia inspection station near meQuickly find an inspection station near you.

Any garage, tire shop, quick-lube or dealership certified by the Virginia State Police can issue an inspection sticker. This directory lists 360+ certified stations across Virginia with addresses, phone numbers and hours — search your city, town or ZIP above, or use the location button to see the closest bays.

$20 for a car or light truck and $12 for a motorcycle. The fee is capped by state regulation, so every certified station charges the same amount — compare distance, hours and wait time instead of price. Northern Virginia drivers add $28 for the emissions test in emissions years.

About 20 to 45 minutes for a car and 15 to 20 minutes for a motorcycle once your vehicle is in the bay. The wait is the variable — most stations are walk-in, first come first served, so Saturday mornings are the slowest and early weekdays the fastest. Call ahead using the phone number on any station listing.

Usually no. Most independent stations take walk-ins; dealerships more often work by appointment. Since inspection capacity depends on how many certified inspectors are on shift that day, a quick phone call is the reliable way to avoid a wasted trip.

Yes. As of 2026 the annual safety inspection is still required statewide and still costs $20, despite repeal bills that have been filed in the General Assembly. See our guide on whether Virginia is getting rid of state inspections for the current status.