A Nevada emissions station bond, officially the Authorized Inspection Station Surety Bond, is required by the Nevada DMV to operate an emissions testing facility. The standard bond is $1,000. Stations that participate in the DMV Vehicle Registration Program, issuing registrations and plates directly, need a $10,000 bond. Premiums are low, often around $100 for a one-year term, and the standard $1,000 bond usually issues instantly with no hard credit check.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official name | Authorized Emission Station / Authorized Inspection Station Bond |
| Who requires it | Nevada DMV, Occupational and Business Licensing |
| Standard bond | $1,000 |
| Registration Program bond | $10,000 |
| Premium (standard | Often around $100 per year, as low as $40 to $83 by credit and term |
| Credit check | Usually none for the $1,000 bond |
| Key forms | EC-015 checklist, EC-006 bond, or OBL294 |
What the bond covers
The bond guarantees that your station performs vehicle emission tests and repairs without fraud, misrepresentation, or violation of state regulations. If the station acts negligently or illegally, the bond provides a way to compensate the state or injured customers.
Bond amounts
- $1,000 bond: standard requirement for an authorized emission or inspection station.
- $10,000 bond: required if your station participates in the DMV Vehicle Registration Program, which lets you issue registrations and license plates directly to customers.
How much does it cost?
You do not pay the full $1,000 or $10,000. You pay a small premium.
For the standard $1,000 bond, the premium typically starts around $100 for a one-year term, and sometimes as low as $40 to $83 depending on your credit and whether you buy a multi-year term. The standard $1,000 bond usually does not require a hard credit check and can be issued instantly.
How to apply and file
- Complete the official Nevada DMV EC-015 Emission Station Requirements checklist.
- Submit your completed EC-006 Surety Bond form (or OBL294 Bond Registration) to the DMV Occupational and Business Licensing Division along with your other business documentation.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Nevada emissions station bond?
The standard bond is $1,000, and the premium often starts around $100 a year, sometimes as low as $40 to $83 depending on credit and term.
When do I need the $10,000 bond instead?
If your station joins the DMV Vehicle Registration Program and issues registrations and plates directly to customers.
Do I need a credit check?
Usually not for the standard $1,000 bond, which can be issued instantly.
Which agency is the obligee?
The Nevada DMV, through its Occupational and Business Licensing division.
What forms do I file?
The EC-015 station requirements checklist and the EC-006 bond form (or OBL294 bond registration).
