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The Delaware Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program is a mandatory control measure to help the State of Delaware meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone.
The State of Delaware currently exceeds the NAAQS standard for Ozone. Ozone is formed by photochemical reactions between hydrocarbons (HC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the atmosphere.
Both hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides are found in vehicle emissions and are controlled by vehicle emissions control systems.
For more information, please contact Deanna Morozowich at Deanna.Morozowich@delaware.gov or 302-739-9402.
Under the Inspection and Maintenance program, vehicles undergo emissions testing or emission control systems testing as part of the vehicle registration or renewal process. By requiring that vehicles with excess emissions or malfunctioning emissions control systems be repaired and/or maintained, the motor vehicle emissions testing program is a meaningful element of Delaware’s State Implementation Plan (SIP) to meet federal air quality standards.
Motor vehicle emissions testing is performed on all gasoline and diesel-powered light-duty vehicles weighing up to 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight at Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles inspection facilities.
The inspection requirement is biennial, requiring vehicles to pass safety and emission inspections once every other year. Inspections are performed at no charge to the vehicle owner. The first seven model years are exempt from emissions testing.
The program is managed under two regulations, the Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (Sussex County) (7 DE Admin. Code 1126) and the Low Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance Program (Kent and New Castle Counties) (7 DE Admin. Code 1131), and the Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program; Plan for Implementation (PFI).
On Dec. 14, 2022, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin signed three Secretary’s Orders approving amendments to the regulations and upgrading the program in Sussex County to match the program in Kent and New Castle Counties.
This regulatory amendment process started with DNREC Start Action Notices 2018-04 (Regulation 1126) and 2018-05 (Regulation 1131). It included a set of public workshops in May 2022, a Fact Sheet and drafts of the regulatory changes for public review.
The amendments to the Motor Vehicle Emissions I/M Programs include:
The change to the Sussex County portion of the program will be implemented by the Division of Motor Vehicles starting in the Summer of 2023.
Under the state’s motor vehicle emissions regulations, automotive repair technicians may become certified emission repair technicians and may apply for a permit to conduct on-road OBD-II drive-cycle testing on vehicles without current registration.
Certification may require advanced training. In some cases, work by a Certified Emission Repair Technician will count towards a DMV inspection waiver.
Applications for the Certified Emission Repair Technicians permit are managed through the DNREC ePermitting system, which offers online applications and allows users to manage their own portfolio of permits.
Waiver applicants must select any certified emission repair technician on this list and verify the availability of the facility prior to OBD-II or emission related repairs.
Michael Accursi
Permit Number T00352 (Expires 12/31/2026)
610 Connor Blvd, Bear, DE 19701
302-834-1200
Daniel Brooks
Permit Number T00431 (Expires 6/30/2029)
1164 Pulaski Hwy, Bear, DE 19701
302-836-3338
Jesse Newcomb
Permit Number T00433 (Expires 9/18/2028)
308 A West Main St, Middletown, DE 19709
302-378-9247
Andrew Hultberg
Permit Number T00404 (Expires 12/31/2030)
100 Carroll Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
302-598-9500
Brandon Reed
Permit Number T00432 (Expires 12/31/2027)
690 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711
302-737-8424
Travis Whiteside
Permit Number T00424 (Expires 12/31/2028)
690 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711
302-737-8424
Burton Dickerson
Permit Number T00425 (Expires 6/30/2028)
1060 S. Chapel St, Newark, DE 19702
302-731-7997
Timothy Loy
Permit Number T00107 (Expires 11/4/2028)
4913 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808
302-995-6179
Joseph VanSant
Permit Number T00168 (Expires 4/18/2027)
1500 W. Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804
302-999-0786
Kevin Rees
Permit Number T00278 (Expires 12/31/2029)
2904 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803
302-478-7006
Ernie DeBright
Permit Number T00243 (Expires 1/31/2031)
705 N. Lincoln St, Wilmington, DE 19805
302-428-0838
Olin Baker
Permit Number T00426 (Expires 12/31/2026)
2181 S. Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
302-316-4808
Brandon Feaster
Permit Number T00427 (Expires 6/30/2031)
2181 S. Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
302-316-4808
Doug Wear
Permit Number T00420 (Expires 6/30/2027)
2181 S. Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
302-316-4808
Doug Kuneman
Permit Number T00423 (Expires 12/31/2028)
1465 S. Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904
302-674-8280
Bernard Limpert
Permit Number T00314 (Expires 6/1/2028)
1465 S. Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904
302-674-8280
Matthew Perkins
Permit Number T00430 (Expires 12/31/2029)
17378 S. Dupont Hwy, Harrington, DE 19952
302-398-8419
Adam Friday
Permit Number T00389 (Expires 12/31/2030)
172 Cooper St, Kenton, DE 19955
302-508-5328
Robert Bochanski
Permit Number T00399 (Expires 8/2/2028)
790 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
302-539-7352
Kyle Tubbs
Permit Number T00440 (Expires 5/21/2030)
28597 Quarter Mile Dr, Dagsboro, DE 19939
302-732-6091
Derrick Wimbrow
Permit Number T00434 (Expires 1/24/2029)
35145 Roxana Rd, Frankford, DE 19945
302-436-6202
Scott Chatterton
Permit Number T00437 (Expires 7/10/2029)
34322 Dupont Blvd, Frankford, DE 19945
302-732-7555
Richard Baker
Permit Number T00230 (Expires 6/30/2028)
24456 Shortly Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947
302-856-9463
Douglas Patrick
Permit Number T00435 (Expires 5/31/2029)
23422 Park Ave, Georgetown, DE 19947
302-856-6150
Kelly Putz
Permit Number T00321 (Expires 6/30/2027)
22694 DuPont Blvd, Georgetown, DE 19947
302-856-2521
Kevin Johnson
Permit Number T00343 (Expires 6/30/2029)
5 Dickerson St, Harrington, DE 19952
302-443-4459
Kevin Johnson
Permit Number T00343 (Expires 6/30/2029)
201 Marshall St, Milford, DE 19963
302-422-8383
Brian Helsdon
Permit Number T00436 (Expires 5/1/2029)
955 Bay Rd, Milford, DE 19963
302-422-6522
Kevin Tieman
Permit Number T00396 (Expires 6/30/2028)
24572 Betts Pond Rd, Millsboro, DE 19966
302-934-1900
Robert Bochanski
Permit Number T00399 (Expires 8/2/2028)
35252 Atlantic Ave, Millville, DE 19967
302-829-1446
Jason Jett
Permit Number T00439 (Expires 2/26/2030)
35252 Atlantic Ave, Millville, DE 19967
302-829-1446
Carlton Bailey
Permit Number T00295 (Expires 10/15/2026)
33711 Wescoats Rd, Lewes, DE 19958
302-645-8478
Nicolas Lawson
Permit Number T00438 (Expires 5/31/2029)
17233 Hood Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
302-603-3050
Nicholas Haney
Permit Number T00441 (Expires 12/31/2030)
8218 Bethel Rd, Seaford, DE 19973
302-667-1030
Alexey Prosekov
Permit Number T00408 (Expires 12/31/2028)
37031 Old Mill Bridge Rd Unit #3, Selbyville, DE 19975
302-775-4054
Ronald Lyons
Permit Number T00245 (Expires 6/30/2028)
501 B Upland Ave, Upland, PA 19015
610-499-1410
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