BAR's online services offer our stakeholders a quick and easy way to access our programs and information online. Find an auto shop, lookup a license, file a complaint, renew a license, check a …

The Bureau of Automotive Repair serves Californians through effective regulation of the automotive repair and Smog Check industry.

OAL approves this regulatory action pursuant to section 11349.3 of the Government Code. This regulatory action becomes effective on 10/1/2025.

This report summarizes Smog Check Inspection data for June 2025.

Lookup data for STAR certified technicians and stations.

I/we acknowledge that the information provided on this application will be used to assess and verify my/our eligibility for assistance, and upon request, I/we may be required to provide …

Enforcement actions, which may be cause for suspension or denial of STAR certification, are not reported on this page. Search BAR enforcement actions. Pursuant to California Code of …

Online license renewal is available for Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD) registrations and station licenses that will expire within the next 90 days or have not been expired for more than one year, …

The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s - Automotive Repair and Smog Check Newsletter Spring 2025 edition - Legislation and regulations update.

The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s Vehicle Inspection Results page, displays Inspection history based on the vehicle VIN or license plate.