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AA Smog Test OnlySTAR Station · Test-Only (949) 454-9676

DMV registration · One stop

Smog and DMV registration, done in one visit.

We’re a DMV registration partner, so once your smog passes we can finish the registration right here on Orange Avenue — and you skip the trip to the DMV and the wait that comes with it.

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Skip the line

Smog and paperwork in a single visit.

Why make two stops and wait twice? Bring your renewal notice and we’ll carry you from the smog test all the way through to current tags — most visits take about fifteen minutes.

Registration renewal

Your biennial renewal, handled on the spot once your smog passes — no separate DMV appointment and no mailing things back and forth.

Out-of-state transfers

Just moved to California? We do the smog and the registration to get your out-of-state vehicle onto California plates in one go.

Change of ownership

Buying or selling? A change-of-ownership needs a smog — we handle the test and the title-related registration together.

Renewal with a smog hold

If the DMV won’t renew until your smog is done, we clear the smog and register you in the same visit, so the hold lifts immediately.

All vehicle types

Cars, hybrids, diesels, trucks, vans, SUVs, RVs and motor homes — if we can smog it, we can help you register it.

Honest, test-only

We’re a test-only station, so there’s no repair upsell attached to your paperwork — just the service you came in for, at a flat price.

How it works

Three steps from smog to plates.

1

Bring your renewal notice

Drive up on Orange Avenue with your DMV renewal notice, or your title and current registration for a transfer — no appointment needed.

2

We smog and e-file

We test your vehicle to STAR standards and file your passing certificate electronically with the DMV the moment you pass.

3

We handle the registration

With your smog on record, we process the registration itself and hand you current tags — so you leave with everything done.

What to bring

Bring your DMV renewal notice (or renewal PIN), your current registration, and a form of payment — the $49.75 coupon price is our cash price. For an out-of-state car, bring the out-of-state title and registration. Not sure what applies to your situation? Just call us and we’ll tell you exactly what to grab before you head over.

DMV FAQ

Common registration questions.

Can you register my car here after the smog?

Yes. As a DMV registration partner we can process your registration once your smog passes — renewals, out-of-state and change-of-ownership.

I just moved to California — what do I need?

An out-of-state vehicle needs a California smog check to register. Bring the vehicle and your title or current registration and we’ll handle the smog and the paperwork.

Do I need an appointment for registration?

No — walk in Monday through Saturday. Bring your DMV notice or transfer documents and we’ll take care of it.

Do I need a smog to sell my car?

A change-of-ownership generally requires a smog. We test and certify, then help with the title-related registration.

Can you do my registration renewal on the spot?

In most cases, yes — once your smog passes we can complete the renewal right here, so you leave with it handled.

What paperwork should I bring?

Bring your DMV renewal notice, or your title and current registration for a transfer or an out-of-state vehicle.

What if my vehicle fails the smog?

We’ll explain what to repair; bring it back once it’s fixed and we’ll retest and certify it. We can complete the registration after it passes.

The lowest-price smog check in Lake Forest.

23141 ORANGE AVENUE UNIT E · STAR STATION · TEST-ONLY

(949) 454-9676