CERTIFICATIONS

Pennsylvania State Safety Inspection, Emissions Inspection Classes

PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE REGISTERING

SAFETY INSPECTION:

This course is a 4-day /4-hour class from 4pm to 8pm and you are required to attend EVERY class to receive certification. 

In order to take the class:

  • Students must have a valid driver’s license. 
  • Those taking Cat 2 (Motorcycle) test, MUST have a motorcycle driver’s license. 
  • For category 3 (Medium & Heavy Trucks under 26,000 lb.) a CDL license is not required to take the test. Restrictions apply. It is the Inspector’s responsibility to research the requirements/restrictions that apply to their license.
  •  If you have a DL issued by a state other than Pennsylvania, please contact PennDOT at 717-787-2895 To get an Inspector number BEFORE the start of the class.
 
  • Safety Inspection Category 1 Auto $200
  • Safety Inspection Category 2 Motorcycles $180
  • Safety Inspection Category 3 Trucks $210
  • Safety Inspection Category 4 Enhanced $50
  • Safety Inspection Category 1 and 2 $250
  • Safety Inspection Category 1 and 3 $265
  • Safety Inspection Category 2 and 3 $245
  • Safety Inspection Category 1, 2 and 3 $300

EMISSION INSPECTION

This course is a 2-day / 4-hour class from 4pm to 8pm. This registration consists of two steps:

1. You must register for the class below. Once the class is full and a roster is created, you will be notified via e-mail. (Class rosters are created on Fridays.)
2. After receiving the confirmation email, you must register and purchase the study material and test before the first day of class at: PATrainingPortal.comThis must be completed before the start of the class. You will need the login and password in order to access the information during class. You are responsible for reviewing the material in order to pass the test. 

**If you have a DL issued by a state other than Pennsylvania, please contact PennDOT at 717-787-2895 To get an Inspector number BEFORE the start of the class.

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  • Cost Paid Seperately
  • Materials & Testing $39.99

    Paid at PATrainingportal.com

  • Class $175

CLASS SCHEDULE

*If the requested class is full, you will be added to the next available class and notified via email.

All classes are from 4:00 to 8:00 PM

State Safety Inspection

November 11, 13, 18, 20 (FULL)

December 2, 4, 9, 11 (FULL)

January 6, 8, 13, 15

January 21, 23, 27, 29

 

Emissions Inspection

Dec 9 & 11 (FULL)

Dec 16 & 18 

January 6 & 8

January 13 & 15

Things You Need to Know Before Your Register

  • A reminder e-mail will be sent the Friday before every class as well as any changes to the schedule or issues with the registration (Please make sure you enter the correct e-mail address)
  • FOR EMISSIONS ONLY:  You will receive a notification once the class roster is complete to alert you to purchase the material at PATrainingPortal.com
  • Dress appropriately: Shirt with sleeves, long pants and no open toe shoes
  • Class will start promptly at 4:00 p.m.
  • It’s up to the instructor’s discretion to allow late arrivals
  • Door # 6 will automatically lock at 4:15 p.m.
  • No call/No show will need to pay a $100.00 fee in order to reschedule
  • You will need to show proof of payment at check-in 
  • A PA resident with an out of state license will need to call PennDot at 717-787-2895 to get an inspector number before registering

Please Note: Dates may change or be canceled at any time. Those affected will be notified via email.

SAFETY AND EMISSIONS INSPECTION CERTIFICATION: FAST FACTS

4 Days

Safety Inspection Classes are Four Hours Long, and They Run for Four Days

2 Days

Emissions Inspection Classes are Four Hours Long, and They Run for Two Days

Attendance Required

You are Required to Attend Every Class in order to receive either certification

Valid Drivers License

Students must have a Valid Drivers License

Valid Motorcycle License

Seeking a Motorcycle Inspection License must have a Motorcycle Drivers License

No CDL License Required

A CDL license is not needed to take the class, but may be required to inspect CDL vehicles. Restrictions apply.*

*It is the Inspector’s responsibility to research the requirements/restrictions that apply.