You do not need to get a smog check in order to receive CA DMV Temporary Tags. Temp Registration tags are sold to consumers for many different reason. A few examples are when a vehicle requires a CHP inspection prior to completing the registration process, when vehicle needs a smog check, when a vehicle requires a Brake & Lamp Inspection.
In all of these cases the DMV will give the vehicle owner (for a $50.00 fee) a temporary registration tag in order for the vehicle to be driven until the registration is complete. Typically the DMV will allow 30 days. In rare cases up to 3 months is allowed.
posted by SmogTips Support
