9.1.2 Test Period and the Recording of Testing
An emission inspection is valid for 12 months. Agency fleet Managers must verify that inspections are accomplished according to the alphabetical schedule below. The first alpha character of the agency name that appears first on your vehicle’s title and/or tag registration certificate (tag receipt) determines the month designated as your inspection period. It is imperative that vehicle emission inspections are performed by the deadline on an annual basis.
| ALPHA CHARACTER MONTH |
| A or B January |
| C or D February |
| E or F March |
| G or H April |
| I or J May |
| K or L June |
| M or N July |
| O or P August |
| Q or R September |
| S or T October |
| U, V, or W November |
| X, Y, or Z December |