California-Registered Vehicles
Covered California-registered vehicles are subject to program requirements that may include CTC-VIS reporting, the applicable compliance fee and required emissions testing by assigned deadlines.
How It Works
How Our Third-Party Reporting Service Works
- Step 01
Enter Your Vehicle Details
Provide your VIN, license plate number, vehicle details, fuel type, GVWR and registration information.
- Step 02
Choose Your Reporting Service
Select the service you need: new account reporting, annual reporting, vehicle addition or an eligible 5-Day Pass request.
- Step 03
Review Your Information
Check your details, especially the VIN and license plate number, before submitting to help prevent reporting errors.
- Step 04
Submit and Receive Confirmation
Submit your information and payment to us. You’ll receive a payment receipt, followed by confirmation of the reporting service completed and any applicable next steps.
Third-Party Reporting Services
Choose the reporting assistance you need. As an independent third-party service, we help submit information and account updates through CTC-VIS or TRUCRS, depending on the service selected.
Eligibility
Which Vehicles Are Subject to California’s Clean Truck Check Program?
Clean Truck Check applies to diesel and alternative-fuel vehicles over 14,000 lbs GVWR operating on California roads, including both in-state and out-of-state fleets. Requirements may vary based on the vehicle’s registration, classification, and use. This includes diesel, diesel-hybrid, natural gas, and other alternative-fuel vehicles.
Eligible Vehicle Types
14,000+ lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight RatingDiesel and alternative fuel vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) over 14,000 pounds.
- Commercial & Transit Vehicles
- Transit and school buses
- Motorcoaches
- California-registered motorhomes
- Agricultural vehicles
- Heavy-duty hybrid vehicles
- Box trucks
- Single-vehicle operations and fleets
- Refrigerator trucks
Out-of-State Vehicles
Qualifying out-of-state trucks are also subject to California’s Clean Truck Check requirements when operating on California public roads. Out-of-state registration alone does not exempt an otherwise covered commercial vehicle from the program.
Ongoing Program Requirements
Covered vehicles must continue to meet applicable program requirements, including keeping required vehicle information current, paying applicable compliance fees and completing required emissions testing on schedule. Testing frequency depends on the vehicle type and applicable program requirements.
Requirements
What Are the Clean Truck Check Compliance Requirements?
Covered vehicles must meet applicable program requirements for vehicle eligibility, CTC-VIS reporting, compliance fees and emissions testing. Once the applicable requirements are completed, the state determines the vehicle’s compliance status and certificate availability.
Compliance Checklist
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Clean Truck Check generally applies to covered vehicles with a GVWR over 14,000 pounds operating on California public roads.
Covered Fuel Types
The program covers qualifying diesel, diesel-hybrid, natural gas and other alternative-fuel vehicles. Battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles are not subject to the program.
Required Emissions Testing
Most covered vehicles currently require emissions testing twice each year, while qualifying agricultural vehicles and California-registered motorhomes are tested annually. Beginning October 1, 2027, OBD-equipped vehicles transition to quarterly testing.
Emissions Testing Process
Required emissions testing must be completed by a credentialed tester using an approved testing method. Test results are submitted through the state system as part of the compliance process.
CTC-VIS Reporting
Covered vehicles must have the required information reported through CTC-VIS. This includes vehicle and registration details such as the VIN, license plate number, GVWR and registration jurisdiction.
Annual Compliance Fee
An annual compliance fee applies to each covered vehicle and is part of maintaining compliance with the program.
Need Help With Clean Truck Check Reporting?
Get third-party reporting assistance for CTC-VIS. Choose the service you need and submit your vehicle information to our team online.
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Simple, transparent pricing
See the price for our third-party reporting assistance before submitting your request. Services start at$95 for the first vehicle, with applicable state fees included where specified.
Which service?
All-in price
New CTC-VIS Reporting Assistance
$95for the first vehicle
$75each additional vehicle
California state emissions fee included. No surprises at checkout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does California-CARB.com do?
We submit Clean Truck Check vehicle information and related requests through CTC-VIS. Our service covers reporting only; we do not conduct inspections or emissions tests.
Do you perform Clean Truck Check emissions testing?
No. A CARB-credentialed tester must perform the emissions test and submit the result. The tester's fee is separate from our reporting fee.
Do you issue the Clean Truck Check compliance certificate?
Official certificates are issued directly by CARB once all program steps are met. We handle the heavy lifting for you filing your reporting in CTC-VIS, tracking your vehicle's status, and sending over your official state confirmation as soon as CARB clears your account.
What happens after I submit my application?
You receive a payment receipt immediately. Our team then submits the reporting in CTC-VIS and emails the registration confirmation, reported status, and any next steps that apply.
Does a 5-day pass make my vehicle compliant?
The 5-Day Pass provides temporary travel permission for five consecutive days but it is not full compliance. It does not clear a DMV registration hold or resolve a non-compliant status in CTC-VIS. Permanent compliance still requires complete database reporting, fee payments, and emissions testing.
Can you add another truck to my CTC-VIS account?
Yes. We can report an additional eligible vehicle under an existing account using the information supplied in the application.
Contact
Have Questions About Reporting Requirements?
Need help choosing a reporting service or understanding your next step? Call, email or send us a message. As an independent third-party reporting service, we can assist with CTC-VIS reporting, annual reporting, vehicle additions and eligible 5-Day Pass requests.
Disclaimer
Legal and Transparency Disclaimer
Independent Third-Party Reporting Service: California-CARB.com is an independent third-party reporting service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, authorized by, or operated by the California Air Resources Board or any California state agency.
Reporting Assistance Only: We provide third-party assistance with submitting required vehicle information through CTC-VIS. We do not determine vehicle compliance, perform government functions, or issue compliance certificates.
Service and State Fees: Our third-party service fees and any applicable state fees included in the total price are disclosed before you submit your reporting request. Emissions testing fees are separate and are not included unless expressly stated.
Emissions Testing Is Separate: We do not perform emissions testing. When testing is required, it must be completed separately by a credentialed tester using an approved testing method.