To find out whether a car, truck, or motorcycle is California certified, check the emission label under the hood. California-certified (50-state) vehicles are made to be sold in California. These vehicles (49-state) are made with smog equipment that meets federal emission standards, but not California standards. Many manufacturers make vehicles to be sold only in the other 49 states. Not all new vehicles are manufactured to be sold in California. Aren't All Vehicles California Certified? The dmv will look for the CARB sticker on it when it’s inspected for registration.
