E-Check Locations
Important! Determine which testing location(s) you should go to by the vehicle's model and year using this key to the right.
Important! Determine which testing location(s) you should go to by the vehicle's model and year using this key to the right.
Expand each key below to view more information about the specific location services offered.
All tests are performed OBD II, Diesel Exemptions/Extensions & Waivers Issued
All gasoline and diesel model year vehicles
OBD II only
All 1996 and newer gasoline vehicles
All 1997 and newer diesel vehicles
OBD II Only
Self-service OBD II Inspection Kiosks
Most* 1996 and newer gasoline vehicles
Most* 1997 and newer diesel vehicles
*Please note: Most 1996 and newer gasoline or 1997 and newer diesel cars and light trucks can be connected to the Kiosk via a Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC). Some exceptions are listed here.
Holiday Closure
All Ohio E-Check Full-Service Stations will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. The stations will reopen on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM. Most self-service kiosks will be available for your testing convenience.
Scheduled Maintenance Please be Aware
Due to a software upgrade, the Ohio E-Check Private Inspection Facilities (participating repair shops) will temporarily suspend testing on Friday June 19 through Sunday June 21, to reopen on Monday June 22, at their regularly scheduled operating hours.
The Full-Service test stations and Self-Service Kiosks will remain open during normal hours of operation the entire weekend. For a full list of Kiosk locations, please visit our website at www.ohioecheck.info under the E-Check tab on the blue bar. If you visit the BMV to register your vehicle, be sure to take the test report with you.
Need E-Check Assistance?
For questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact 1-800-CAR-TEST (1-800-227-8378) Monday - Friday from 8 am - 6 pm and Saturdays from 8 am - 2 pm.
Spanish Documents Offered
Selected documents are now available in Spanish. Click the link below.
Algunos documentos seleccionados ya están disponibles en español. Haga clic en el enlace que aparece a continuación.
Readiness Fact Sheet Front
Readiness Fact Sheet Back
Customer Notice
Repairing a Failed Vehicle Brochure
Offering 21 Self-Service Kiosk Locations
For your convenience, Ohio E-Check is now offering 21 self-service locations, that are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.
To view the full list of Kiosk locations, please click the E-Check tab on the blue bar above and select Self-Service Kiosk in the drop-down menu. This will take you to the Self-Service Kiosk page that has a brief description of the kiosk operation and has locations of all 21 Self-Service Kiosks available for testing. If a kiosk is unavailable for testing, this web page will also provide the kiosk status.
The following locations are closed due to extreme weather/other:
Hourly Status 5:00 PM
Stations with higher wait times
Stations with lower wait times
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