The Bureau of Automotive Repair serves Californians through effective regulation of the automotive repair and Smog Check industry.

Contact the Bureau of Automotive RepairBAR field offices provide support services to license applicants and licensees. Locations: Bakersfield, Culver City, Fresno, Hercules, Riverside, …

The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s Vehicle Inspection Results page, displays Inspection history based on the vehicle VIN or license plate.

The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s - Automotive Repair and Smog Check Newsletter Fall 2025 edition - BAR news and updates.

Online license renewal is available for Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD) registrations and station licenses that will expire within the next 90 days or have not been expired for more than one …

Smog Checks help keep California's air clean and your vehicle running smoothly. Regular inspections check that your vehicle meets emissions standards. They also identify needed …

Learn about the Bureau of Automotive Repair, including an overview on who we license, our programs, and our leadership.

Vehicle safety systems inspection information for licensees.!Inspection tutorial: Learn about vehicle safety system inspections and the BAR-SIS Training videos: Find helpful videos and …

Apply for vehicle retirement Our vehicle retirement option offers an incentive for retiring your operational vehicle. To qualify, your vehicle must be drivable and you must meet eligibility …

The BAR-OIS and BAR-SIS systems consist of the same equipment—including a BAR-certified Data Acquisition Device (DAD), biometric palm scanner, and other off-the-shelf …