More than likely this is happening because you bought the vehicle within the last 3 years. The DMV does not reset a vehicle's biennial smog check requirement year when a vehicle is bought or sold. The odd or even number year in which its smog check inspection is due does not change. When purchasing a vehicle which needed a smog check in a previous year, the vehicle will require one smog inspection for title transfer purpose during its title transfer, and a second smog inspection in its first year of registration renewal; a smog inspection will be required two years in a row.
If this is not the case with your Honda Civic please contact the DMV at (800) 777-0133. If the DMV is unable to assist you you can get in touch with the State Smog Check Referee's Office at (800) 622-7733.
posted by SmogTips Support
