01/31/2026
Good morning. We wanted to pass on an update in regards to the state inspections. The NH Attorney General and NH Dept. of Safety released a statement yesterday. You can find that release attached below. With the recent court ruling, the state inspections are here to stay for now. It is also important to note that new legislation was proposed to reinstate the inspections. It appears it may take a couple months for everything to be figured out.
In the meantime, the state appears to be saying that they won't be enforcing the sticker requirement. Keep in mind, the vehicle safety laws never changed so a police officer can stop a vehicle for defective equipment.
What does this all mean? Well, as best as we can decipher, they won't be going after expired stickers. For right now, we can still complete the NH Vehicle Inspections with OBD inspection and provide a sticker for the fee of $45.00
Or, as we had previously posted, as of February 1st, we will be able to provide free vehicle safety inspections that will not have the OBD inspection. We've created a 18 point check list that lists the NH Motor Vehicle safety law that we will be checking. It's basically the same inspection that we've been doing. However, there's no OBD / computer inspection and you don't get a state sticker. Instead, you'll get the copy of the 18 point checklist. If NH does end vehicle inspections, this is the service we will continue to offer.
What's this all mean?
1. It means that no one needs to panic and run out right now to get your vehicle inspected if your sticker expires in January, February or March.
2. You can get a vehicle inspection with sticker if you want to.
3. Either way, we will be there to take care of our customers.
As we hear more, we will pass it on.
Public Guidance on Vehicle Inspection Program Status - Jan. 30, 2026 The New Hampshire Department of Justice and Department of Safety are providing an update on the state’s vehicle inspection program following a federal court order issued on January 27, 2026: