A regular smog check should do. You don't need to visit a STAR certified smog check center when obtaining a smog check for the purpose of selling a vehicle. Just note, a California smog certificate is valid for only 90 days from the date of issuance when the certificate is obtained for either registration renewal or a title transfer.
Also and just as reference, section 24007 (b)(2) of the California Vehicle Code states it is the responsibility of the seller to provide a valid smog certificate to the buyer of a vehicle.
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