Midtown Smog

No. Midtown Smog is not STAR certified. If your DMV renewal notice says "STAR Station Required," you will need to visit a STAR certified station instead.

Yes. Midtown Smog is licensed as a Test Only smog station. This station performs the smog test and issues the certificate. It does not do repairs, so a failed vehicle has to be fixed elsewhere and brought back.

Midtown Smog is open Monday 9 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday 9 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday 9 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM; Friday 9 AM to 5 PM; Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM; Sunday 9 AM to 2 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Midtown Smog accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Midtown Smog accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Midtown Smog has held a BAR smog license since 2024. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Midtown Smog has not published a price on SmogCheckDeals. The Bureau of Automotive Repair puts the statewide average at $69.16 as of August 2026, about $65 for a 2000-or-newer vehicle and $73 for 1999-or-older, plus the $8.25 certificate fee. Call (916) 822-4864 for a quote.

Midtown Smog does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (916) 822-4864 to check the wait.

Staff at Midtown Smog speak English.

Bring the car, your registration or DMV renewal notice, and a way to pay. Most smog checks take 15 to 30 minutes, and most visits are closer to 20.

Midtown Smog is a Test Only station, so it cannot do the repair. You would have the work done at a repair shop, then come back for the free retest within 30 days. California's Consumer Assistance Program covers up to $1,200 of emissions repairs for qualifying owners.

The closest alternatives in Sacramento are Smog Express (0.4 mi) and Glen's Automotive Service (1.6 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.