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State-certified vehicle emissions testing and license plate renewals in Chicago, Illinois. No appointment needed.
Services
Drive in during business hours. Our team provides certified vehicle emissions testing and convenient plate-renewal service in a straightforward, professional setting.
See how your visit worksVehicle compliance
State-certified OBD-II testing for passenger cars and light trucks, completed while you wait.
Registration services
Renew your plate stickers quickly and conveniently after your visit, with service for a broad range of vehicles.
No appointment queue. Arrive ready and our team will guide you through a clean, efficient testing lane.
Your visit
Arrive at 1850 N Elston Ave. during business hours — no appointment needed.
Our certified technicians complete the OBD-II emissions test in just a few minutes.
Get your results on the spot, then handle eligible plate-renewal needs in one visit.
Certified & authorized
1850 Emissions Testing Station is an authorized testing facility under the Illinois Air Team Vehicle Emissions Testing Program, certified by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Hours & location
Common questions
Get the essentials before you visit. For complete state testing guidance, see the Illinois Air Team resources.
No. Testing is first come, first served. Simply drive in during business hours.
Bring your vehicle registration card or the emissions test notice from the Illinois Secretary of State. We can still perform the emissions test without these documents.
The certified OBD-II test typically takes only a few minutes once your vehicle is in the lane.
Yes. We provide plate-renewal service for the vehicle types listed above, with most renewals completed in minutes.
Click here for more information about repair waivers and to access the Repair Waiver Application.
Ready when you are
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