BAR Inspector/Technician License Renewal
Inspector/Technician License Renewal

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General Information

Important Information – Please Read

  • Be sure to enter the correct license number. Submitting a renewal payment with incorrect information will delay the processing of the license renewal. To verify your license information, use the License Search web page.
  • Report a name or address change online (automotive repair dealers / inspectors and technicians). Use the License Search web page to verify the changes have been made before attempting to submit an online license renewal payment. NOTE: Name and address change requests do not extend a license expiration date.
  • Payments for Inspector-Technician license renewals must be submitted within 150 days of the license expiration date.
  • If you recently mailed a license renewal payment, please allow sufficient processing time (2-4 weeks) before submitting a second payment using the online license renewal payment system. If you proceed with submitting a second renewal payment, be advised that refund processing time is approximately 4-8 weeks.
  • After you make an online license renewal payment, no further action is necessary. BAR will verify that all renewal requirements have been met, and the payment has been processed. If additional information is needed to process your renewal, you will be notified.

    The renewed license will be sent to the address of record and can be printed online.

  • If you do not renew your license before it expires, it will be considered inactive. You cannot perform activities that require a license until it is renewed.
    • Smog Check inspector and repair technician licenses: If your license is not renewed within one year of the expiration date, you must submit a new application and fee. You must meet all qualifications for licensure and retake the examination.
    • Vehicle safety systems inspection technician license: If your license is not renewed within 30 days of the expiration date, you must submit a new application and fee. You must also meet all qualifications for licensure and retake the examination
  • https://www.bar.ca.gov/licensing/renew#renewal-requirements

 

Smog Check inspector (EO = inspect only)

Renewal Fee
(every 2 yrs)

Delinquency
Fee

Allowable Time Expired to Bring Delinquent License Current

Applicants for license renewal must meet the following requirements:

Applicants for license renewal must provide proof that they have successfully completed 4 hours of BAR-certified online update training within the last two years.

$20

$0

1 year

Smog Check repair technician (EI = repair only)

Renewal Fee
(every 2 yrs)

Delinquency
Fee

Allowable Time Expired to Bring Delinquent License Current

Applicants for license renewal must meet the following requirements:

Certification - Possess a valid certification in the categories of Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6), Engine Performance (A8) and Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1) from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence*;

AND

Update Training - Provide proof of successful completion of 16 hours of update training from a BAR-certified training institution within the last two years.

* ASE Alternative - ASE certification is not required for renewal applicants who have successfully completed the 72-hr BAR Specified Diagnostic and Repair Training within the last five years.

$20

$0

1 year

Vehicle safety systems inspection technician (ST)

Renewal Fee (every 2 yrs)

Delinquency Fee

Allowable Time Expired to Bring Delinquent License Current

Applicants for license renewal must meet the following requirements:

Certification - Possess a valid certifications in the categories of A4 – Suspension & Steering, A5 – Brakes, and A6 – Electrical/Electronic Systems from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

$10

$5

30 days

 

Inspector/Technician renewal contact information

Email address for the licensee address of record as filed with BAR

Have you had a recent individual name, address, phone number or email address change for which you have NOT notified BAR?
Clear

Based on your response, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to complete the renewal(s).

  • Use the License Search web page to verify the changes have been made before attempting to submit an online license renewal payment.

 

For more information, please visit www.bar.ca.gov.

Inspector/Technician license renewal eligibility

Are you renewing an Inspector/Technician license?

Based on your responses, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to complete the renewal.

 

For renewal licensure requirements and information on how to update visit www.bar.ca.gov.

API Response- Business Information

 

API Response- License Information EO

 

API Response - License Status EO

 

API Response- License Information EI

 

API Response - License Status EI

 

API Response- License Information ST

 

API Response - License Status ST