Failed smog in EL Cajon, need a registration extension? The Tag Stop EL Cajon DMV & Auto Registration service can assist you.

Please reference the following law when inquiring about a failed smog temporary operating permit.

Failed Biennial Smog Certification TOP

The following applies to the issuance of a TOP (REG 19F/19S) when a biennial smog certification failed:

• The vehicle owner must present the failed smog test report as evidence that the vehicle failed a biennial smog certification when requesting a TOP.
• A $50 fee is due when requesting a TOP for the purpose of obtaining a biennial smog certification.
• The TOP may be valid only for:
  • 60 days from the expiration date of the registration of the vehicle, or
  • 60 days from the date that the vehicle is removed from Planned Non-Operation (PNO).
    For Example: A vehicle registration expired or was removed from PNO status on 03/15/2009. The customer presents evidence the vehicle failed smog certification on 04/10/2009.
    A TOP valid until 05/15/2009 may be issued. If the customer presents evidence of the smog failure after 05/15/09, a TOP cannot be issued.
• Only one biennial smog TOP can be issued to the same vehicle within a two-year period.
• No TOP will be issued if proof of insurance is required and has not been submitted

A failed smog test extension of CA DMV Auto Registration can get your vehicle back on the road. Call the Tag Stop El Cajon DMV service today!