Key Contacts For The Public
Consumer Contact Info
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General
Assistance
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(800) 952-5210, Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, except holidays
Answers general consumer questions and complaints and helps identify locations of licensed Smog Check stations.
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(800) 952-5210, Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, except holidays
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Consumer
Assistance Program
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(866) 272-9642, Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, except holidays
The Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) helps California consumers to comply with smog emission standards for their vehicle.
CAP allows qualified motorists to receive up to $500 in emissions-related repairs from the state.
Eligible consumers must take their vehicles to authorized Smog Check repair stations to perform repair services.
CAP also administers the Vehicle Retirement Program.
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(866) 272-9642, Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, except holidays
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Smog
Check Parts
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(800) 622-7733, Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except
holidays
Locate hard-to-find emissions parts needed to bring vehicles into compliance with state law.
If the parts are not available, issues a "Limited Parts Exemption" which is mailed to the motorist.
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(800) 622-7733, Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except
holidays
Miscellaneous Contact Numbers
DCA/BAR Field Offices
Answer general consumer questions and complaints and help identify locations of licensed Smog Check stations.- Bakersfield: 3331 N. Sillect Avenue, (661) 335-7400
- Culver City: 6035 Bristol Parkway, (310) 410-0024
- Fresno: 4152 W. Swift Ave., Suite 104, (559) 445-5015
- Oceanside: 1310 Union Plaza Court, Suite 100, (760) 439-0942
- Placentia: 701 Kimberly Ave., Suite 120, (714) 961-7940
- Richmond: 3260 Blume Dr., Suite 340, (510) 243-9410
- Riverside: 3737 Main Street, Suite 850, (951) 782-4250
- Sacramento: 10220 Systems Parkway, (916) 255-4200
- San Jose: 1361 South Winchester Blvd., Suite 206, (408) 277-1860
- South El Monte: 1180 Durfee Ave., Suite 120, (626) 575-6934
- South San Francisco: 395 Oyster Point, Suite 102, (650) 827-2074
- Valencia: 27202 Turnberry Lane, Suite 250, (661) 702-6600
BAR Licensing
Mailing Address: (Application with Fees)
P.O. BOX 989001
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9001
Physical Address:
10240 Systems Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 255-3145
Bureau of Automotive Repair Licensing Unit announces new telephone hours. The BAR Licensing unit telephone hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The current processing time for initial business applications is 4 to 6 weeks. The current processing time for technician applications is 2 to 4 weeks. Please call to check the status of your application during regular phone hours if you have not received your license or registration within 6 weeks.
BAR Web Site Contact
To send an email for suggestions, or if you are experiencing technical difficulties related to BAR's Web site, email BAR's Web Master at BARMaster@dca.ca.gov.
BAR Program Contact
To send an email for general questions concerning BAR and its program contents, email BAR's Editor at BAREditor@dca.ca.gov.
DCA/BAR Publications
If you have any questions regarding publications telephone: (800) 952-5210. Many publications are accessible on line in our Reference Library Section
Also, you may obtain printed copies using our down-loadable * Order Form
California Environmental Protection Agency/Air Resources Board
Holds primary responsibility for California air quality from all sources, mobile and stationary. Establishes clean air standards, conducts research into air pollution, enforces emissions and smog limitations.
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Sacramento: 1001 "I" Street P.O. Box 2815 , Sacramento, California 95812
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El Monte: 9480 Telstar Avenue, Suite 4 , El Monte, California 91731
California Air Resources Board vehicle hotline to answer questions about engine changes, aftermarket parts and gray-market vehicles: (800) 242-4450
Department of Motor Vehicles
For questions about smog check exemptions, registration deadlines, etc. please call (800) 777-0133
Ventura County: (800) 559-SMOG (7664)
Areas not listed: 1-800-END-SMOG (State Air Resources Board (ARB) hotline.)
800 numbers to report polluters are not controlled by BAR or Smog Check; they are run by the individual air pollution control districts in their respective areas. Please do not call the State ARB number if you live in an area where there is a locally run hot-line.
Your support for clean air is greatly appreciated!
Help Fight Smog!
Use these telephone numbers to report smog-belching vehicles in your area.
Ventura County: (800) 559-SMOG (7664)
Areas not listed: 1-800-END-SMOG (State Air Resources Board (ARB) hotline.)
800 numbers to report polluters are not controlled by BAR or Smog Check; they are run by the individual air pollution control districts in their respective areas. Please do not call the State ARB number if you live in an area where there is a locally run hot-line.
Your support for clean air is greatly appreciated!
