The maximum fee a licensed public inspection station may charge a motorist is set forth in the Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulations (15 NYCRR Part 79).

According to the opening phrase provided in 15 NYCRR 79.7(c)(1), “An inspection station may charge a fee which may not exceed, but may be less than, the fee set by the following schedule…”. Further, according to the opening phrase provided in 15 NYCRR 79.8(b)(5) it is the duty of the inspection station “to make charges for inspection not in excess of the fee schedule.”

A licensed inspection station may charge a motorist up to the maximum fee allowed by regulation for the inspection performed (safety, emissions, or safety and emissions). The inspection station cannot add State and local sales tax, the cost of the inspection sticker, the cost for repairs, additional fees associated with the use of a credit card, or any other additional charge to the inspection fee.

Please ensure that Form VS-77, “Inspection Groups and Fee Chart” is prominently displayed in your facility in an area that customers are likely to see it. The most up-to-date version is available at https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/vs77.pdf . It lists the maximum inspection fee(s) a licensed inspection station may charge a motorist for inspection.

Please bring this message to the attention of inspection station management.

Thank you.