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Smog Check Technician Licensing
License Classes and Descriptions
A Smog Check technician, first and foremost, is a professional, working as a partner with government and the public in cleaning up California's air. Regulations established three classes of Smog Check Technician license. Detailed descriptions and requirements are contained in the accompanying charts:
Technicians employed to perform inspections, repairs, and certifications at stations in the Enhanced program areas must obtain an Advanced Emission Specialist Technician License
How to Apply
Prospective Smog Check technicians, as well as technicians whose license will soon expire, may apply for a new or renewed license by completing the following official DCA/BAR application:
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Smog Check Technician License * (T-6 Rev. 10/99)
Form T-6 is four pages long. Be sure to print the entire document! If you fail to submit the entire application, then you forfeit the filing fee and DCA/BAR will reject your application!
How to Prepare
Aspiring Smog Check technicians may wish to view the Smog Check Advisory newsletter, which is packed with information useful to Smog Check technicians and those who wish to become a licensed technician.
Schools
In order to become a licensed Smog Check Technician, you will need professional training, which is available throughout the state. The following lists will help you find the school nearest you which offers the required classes.
BAR certified classes may only be given by BAR-certified schools and BAR-certified instructors. Not all schools give all classes all of the time; class schedules are based on demand. Use these lists to check with the schools nearest you to determine class scheduling and pricing.
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Description of BAR-certified training courses
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