Vehicle Inspection
Please refer to this guide to determine which Certifying Agency may certify your violation as having been corrected.
Vehicle Inspection Locations and Instructions
ALHAMBRA BRANCH
150 W. COMMONWEALTH AVE., #117, ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
(626) 308-5222
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day. Press button in parking lot for service.
INSPECTION AREA: In pay parking lot adjacent to south side of the courthouse.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 117
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
BELLFLOWER BRANCH
10025 E. FLOWER ST., #135, BELLFLOWER, CA 90706
(562) 804-8055
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.
INSPECTION AREA: In restricted parking lot adjacent to south side of the courthouse.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 135
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
BEVERLY HILLS BRANCH
9355 BURTON WAY, #101, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210
(310) 288-1279
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FREQUENCY:Inspections are conducted throughout the day.
INSPECTION AREA:In restricted alley parking adjacent to north side of the courthouse.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE:First floor, Room 101
FEE:$25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE:Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
BURBANK BRANCH
300 E. OLIVE ST., #104, BURBANK, CA 91502
(818) 557-3490
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.
INSPECTION AREA: In restricted street parking spaces adjacent to the north west side of the courthouse.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 104
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
CHATSWORTH BRANCH
9425 PENFIELD AVE., CHATSWORTH, CA 91311
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.
INSPECTION AREA: In front of the building.
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
COMPTON BRANCH
200 W. COMPTON BLVD., #102, COMPTON, CA 90220
(310) 603-7422
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.
INSPECTION AREA: In restricted parking spaces adjacent to the south side of the courthouse.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First Floor, Room 102
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
DOWNEY BRANCH
7500 E. IMPERIAL HWY., #101, DOWNEY, CA 90241
(562) 803-7149
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.
INSPECTION AREA: In restricted parking lot adjacent to the south side of the courthouse.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 101
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
EAST LOS ANGELES BRANCH
4848 E. Civic Center Way, #G04A, LOS ANGELES, CA 90022
(323) 780-2026
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.
INSPECTION AREA: In restricted parking spaces adjacent to the west side of the courthouse.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room G04A
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
EL MONTE BRANCH
11234 E. VALLEY BLVD., #114, EL MONTE, CA 91731
(626) 575-4180
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.
INSPECTION AREA: In restricted parking adjacent to south east side of the courthouse.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 114
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
GLENDALE BRANCH
600 E. BROADWAY, #167, GLENDALE, CA 91205
(818) 500-3570
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.
INSPECTION AREA: In front of the building.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 167
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
INGLEWOOD BRANCH
1 REGENT STREET, #122, INGLEWOOD CA 90301
(310) 419-5625
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.
INSPECTION AREA: First level of pay parking garage adjacent to east side of courthouse
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 122
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
ANTELOPE VALLEY BRANCH
42011 4th STREET WEST, ROOM 1570, LANCASTER, CA 93534
(661) 974-7800
INSPECTION TIMES: 9:00A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.
INSPECTION AREA: In public parking lot on the southeast corner of the courthouse next to the handicap parking.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 1570
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash, check or money order
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area. Take your ticket to the information desk located in the lobby of the courthouse. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle. Take your corrected ticket into the Sheriff’s office inside the courthouse and pay the $15 fee. Sheriff’s personnel will give you additional instruction’s on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
LONG BEACH BRANCH
275 Magnolia Ave. Contact Security, LONG BEACH CA 90802
(562) 256-8259
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day depending on deputy availability.
INSPECTION AREA: The vehicle inspection area is the northeast corner of W. 3rd Street and Magnolia Ave. The area is marked VEHICLE INPSECTION PARKING.
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the area marked VEHICLE INPSECTION PARKING (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Security at the court’s entrance. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and direct you to the Civil Management Bureau office, room 4000, to pay the inspection fee and obtain the Certificate of Correction. You must submit the Certificate of Correction to the court. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
METROPOLITAN BRANCH
1945 S. HILL ST., #411, LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
(213) 744-4101
INSPECTION TIMES: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the working day.
INSPECTION AREA: In building adjacent to south side of the courthouse.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office inside Vehicle Inspection and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check. (Cash is highly preferred)
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Fourth floor, Room 411
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
NORWALK BRANCH
12720 NORWALK BLVD., #108, NORWALK, CA 90650
(562) 807-7283
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.
INSPECTION AREA: In parking lot adjacent to north east side of the courthouse.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 108
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
PASADENA BRANCH
300 E. WALNUT ST., #101, PASADENA, CA 91101
(626) 356-5555
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.
INSPECTION AREA: In restricted street parking adjacent to north side of the courthouse.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 101
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
SANTA CLARITA BRANCH
23747 W. VALENCIA BLVD. #111, VALENCIA, CA 91355
(661) 253-7334
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.
INSPECTION AREA: In restricted parking lot adjacent to the south side of the courthouse.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First Floor, Room 111
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
SANTA MONICA BRANCH
1725 MAIN ST., #114, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
(310) 260-3515
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.
INSPECTION AREA: In public pay parking spaces adjacent to south side of the courthouse or the street parking on the south east side of the courthouse.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 114
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
TORRANCE BRANCH
825 MAPLE AVE., #140, TORRANCE, CA 90503
(310) 222-3345
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.
INSPECTION AREA: In restricted parking spaces adjacent to east side of the courthouse.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 140
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
VAN NUYS BRANCH (West Bldg.)
14400 ERWIN STREET MALL, #110, VAN NUYS, CA 91401
(818) 374-2500
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted intermittently every 30 minutes throughout the day.
INSPECTION AREA: In restricted street parking spaces marked Vehicle Inspection adjacent to side south of the courthouse.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: West Bldg. First floor, Room 110
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Wait by your vehicle for sheriff’s personnel to conduct the inspection. Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking
WEST COVINA BRANCH
1427 WEST COVINA PARKWAY, #127, WEST COVINA, CA 91790
(626) 813-3255
INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.
INSPECTION AREA: In restricted parking spaces adjacent to north side of the courthouse.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 127
FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.
PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.
The following restrictions apply:
Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.
Inspection Area/Parking