Exemption/extension Application Instructions

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Exemption/Extension Application Instructions
Ohio EPA is working to improve the air quality in Ohio while providing the best customer service possible. In that effort, if
you have questions about this application, please feel free to call us at (614) 644-3059.
You may qualify for an exemption or extension from the E-Check testing requirements. To apply, you must submit all
applicable paperwork to Ohio EPA or Envirotest as described below per the situation.
Out of State Vehicles (in a testing area): Vehicles located out of state in an area that has a motor vehicle emissions
inspection program. Not sure? Call 614-644-3059 and we can help.
Copy of the Ohio vehicle registration OR Ohio title OR BMV vehicle registration mail-in renewal notice
Completed Exemption/Extension Application (Vehicle Location Verification section not required)
Out of State Vehicle Inspection Report: You must submit the Original passing emissions test/report by mail –
cannot be a copy, faxed or emailed.
Out of State Vehicles (not in a testing area): Vehicles that are NOT in an area that has a motor vehicle emissions
inspection program. Not sure? Call 614-644-3059 and we can help.
Copy of the Ohio vehicle registration OR Ohio title OR BMV vehicle registration mail-in renewal notice
Completed Exemption/Extension Application with the Vehicle Location Verification section completed
Military Exemption: Vehicles that are located out of state that are owned or operated by military personnel or their
spouses
Copy of the Ohio vehicle registration OR Ohio title OR BMV vehicle registration mail-in renewal notice
Completed Exemption/Extension Application and Copy of your (or your spouse’s) military orders and current
military ID(front only) – OR Completed Exemption/Extension Application with the Vehicle Location
Verification section completed
Student Exemption: Vehicles that are located out of state, not in another state’s testing area, and are being
operated by a student. (This does not apply to students attending school within the state of Ohio.)
Copy of the Ohio vehicle registration OR Ohio title OR BMV vehicle registration mail-in renewal notice
Completed Exemption/Extension Application and statement from the school’s registrar- or copy of current
registration- or copy of current billing statement. The documentation must contain the school name, address,
and phone number and confirmation of effective dates of the student’s registration – OR Completed
Exemption/Extension Application with the Vehicle Location Verification section completed
If your application is approved, we will mail you an exemption/extension certificate and an e-mail, if provided an email
address. Once you receive your certificate/e-mail you may apply to renew your registration. For questions regarding
the registration process call the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) at 614-752-7800 or 1-800-589-TAGS(8247).
Please allow up to 10 business days for the application to be processed once it is received if applying by mail.
If you wish Ohio EPA to mail your certificate and registration materials to Ohio BMV upon completion, please include your
check or money order to the BMV, your signed BMV vehicle registration mail-in renewal notice, and the unsealed stamped
envelope addressed to the BMV.
Please mail or deliver this original application and additional documents to one of the following E-Check offices:
Ohio EPA ECheck
Ohio EPA ECheck
2190 Pinnacle Pkwy.
50 West Town St. Suite 700
Twinsburg, OH 44087
Columbus, OH 43215
(330) 963-4479
(614) 644-3059
M-F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
M-F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(walk in by appointment only)
Or stop by one of the 23 full service E-Check stations with this application and all other required documents and have your
request processed while you wait. E-Check locations can be found at
or call 1-800-CAR-TEST. Please
note that these stations will not forward your registration materials to the Ohio BMV.

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