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To become an Enhanced Vehicle Safety Inspector, individuals must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver's license, hold a Pennsylvania safety inspector certification, and successfully complete the training course.
Vehicles subject to enhanced inspections include reconstructed vehicles, flood vehicles, recovered theft vehicles, modified vehicles, collectible vehicles, specially constructed vehicles, and street rods.
Applications for certain vehicle types (like reconstructed and flood vehicles) can be processed online through designated partners; others must go through PennDOT directly.
All vehicles must undergo a physical inspection by a certified enhanced vehicle safety inspector to ensure compliance with Pennsylvania's vehicle equipment and inspection regulations.
Applicants must provide proof of ownership and may need to submit receipts for any major components that have been replaced or repaired as part of the application process.
After completing the self-study manual, candidates must pass a proctored final examination with a score of 70% or higher to become certified inspectors or document reviewers.
Various fees apply to the application process for vehicle titles and inspections; applicants should check current fee schedules on the Pennsylvania DMV website.
