The goal of Virginia Motor Vehicle Safety Inspectors is to assure all Virginia registered vehicles are mechanically safe to operate over the highways of the Commonwealth.
Inspection Station Portal:
mvipstation.vsp.virginia.gov
Safety Inspector Questions:
Phone: (804) 278-5308
Safety Inspector Application Forms
Safety Inspector Certification Instructions
All (4) documents below must be completed and brought to the testing site:
- Safety Inspector Application – SP-170(B) (Rev 8-1-2020)
- Safety Inspector Applicant Worksheet
- Authorization for Release of Information – SP-170(D)
- Criminal History Form – SP-167*Do not use the “NotaryCam” Option*
For testing locations and booking a testing appointment:
Safety Inspector Examination Study Guides
- Safety Inspector Examination Study Guide – Class A
- Safety Inspector Examination Study Guide – Class B (Trailers)
- Safety Inspector Examination Study Guide – Class C (Motorcycle)
Where can I get a copy of the Virginia Official Safety Inspection Manual?
You may download the Official Annual Motor Vehicle Inspection Manual or you may request a copy by mail or in person:
Mailing address: Department of State Police, Safety Division, P.O. Box 27472, Richmond, VA 23261-7472
Office address: Department of State Police, Safety Division, 3719 Saunders Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227
The cost is $20.00 (no shipping or handling). The purchase of inspection manuals at our office is by Discover, MasterCard, or VISA only and purchases by mail include payment by money orders, company checks, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA. Personal checks are not accepted.