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NH State Inspection Requirements and guidelines are available on their website. Go to dmv.nh.gov if you're up for some real action-packed reading! If you tackle that novel, please let us know how long you stayed awake!

In NH, the State Inspection rules are plentiful! There are 60+ safety items that must be inspected on your average automobile. Those points of inspection will vary depending on the vehicle's age, type of vehicle, and even what it's used for. Heavy duty commercial vehicles have their own set of rules. So do vehicles for farm or agricultural use. The rules are also different for cars over 20 years old. Classic and antique cars also have their own inspection guidelines! Without going too in depth and putting you to sleep, we'll go over the basics of NH State Inspections on your typical vehicle. The process starts with making sure your vehicle is registered first. 

• As a resident of NH, you must register your vehicle. This process starts at your local town office.
• Once your vehicle is registered you have 10 days to get it inspected at a state licensed inspection station.
• Every year your registration and State Inspection will need to be renewed during the owner's birth month.
• Licensed State Inspection Stations must inspect all 60+ safety items in accordance with the state guidelines.
• Vehicles newer than 20 years will also have to pass emissions inspection and OBD (On Board Diagnostics) testing.
• The average cost in NH for State Inspection ranges from $20 - $50.
• Mopeds & motorcycles also have their own requirements for registration and NH State Inspection. But that's a novel for another day!

That is the basics of the process. Now let's cover the basics of what is part of those 60+ points of safety inspection. 

• Registration cannot be expired & VIN number on registration must match the one on the vehicle
• Both license plates must be secured to the vehicle and free of delamination (readable)
• Steering components
• Suspension
• Brake System, including the parking brake
• Odometer and speedometer
• Horn and defroster
• Electrical System
• Lights and reflectors, including fog lights and headlight aim
• Glass: Windshields, mirrors, rear window, driver & passenger windows
• Glass tinting
• Wipers and Wiper System
• Exhaust System
• On-board diagnostics system (OBD)
• Body and frame condition
• Fuel System
• Tires and Wheels

Each of the above areas has many parts and each individual part has to be inspected. All Licensed Inspection Stations have Mechanics that are NH State Inspection licensed. They go through tough training and testing. The training is by the state's Department of Safety and the testing is by the Division of Motor Vehicles. The State of NH takes the Inspection Rules and Guidelines seriously, as do we! The goal is to ensure vehicles are safe for its passengers and the roadway. 
All our State Inspection licensed Technicians are always happy to explain anything. They are always willing to go over the rules from the State of NH Inspection Guidelines. Don't be afraid to ask! We provide transparency in all our Automotive Services and Repairs. We love to share information!