Do I need to bring anything to a smog check in California?

Yes, here is what you need to bring to complete a Smog Check in California:

1. Your Car that requires a Smog Check, in running condition
2. Proof of current Vehicle Registration or Registration Renewal Notice
3. Your Driver's License

Getting a Smog Test performed in Pasadena is actually quiet a easy process. Here is a simple list of what you need to bring with you to get your Smog Check performed. First of all, you need your vehicle which should be in good running condition. If your car is not drivable, than it most likely will not pass a Smog Test. You should be able to be drive to the testing station with no issues. Your car should also not have any check engine lights on and have no modification to the exhaust system to have the best chance of passing the emission testing successfully.
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Bring proof of current Vehicle Registration or if you received a Vehicle Registration Renewal Notice in the mail from DMV, bring that with you. Otherwise, bring your current vehicle registration. To check your current California Registration Status of your car Click Here to visit the free DMV tool to check.Also make sure to bring your Driver's License with you. These are all the things you need to have with you when you take your vehicle to a smog check at an authorized station like Lake Smog Test Only in Pasadena. 

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