Am I eligible for a Five-Day Pass for Clean Truck Check?

Vehicle owners are eligible to apply for a Five-Day Pass prior to travelling to California once per calendar year per vehicle if the vehicle has no outstanding enforcement actions.

When do I need to submit my request?

The vehicle owner must submit a request for a Five-Day Pass to hdim@arb.ca.gov at least seven business days prior to the vehicle’s planned travel or entry in California that includes the information specified below.

What information do I need to include in my request?

Request date
Registered owner’s name
Street address, city, state, zip code of owner
Telephone number of owner
Email address of owner (if available)
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
License plate number and state of registration 
Date(s) the vehicle will begin travel in California   
Origin and destination travel information

Where do I send my request?

Please send the above required information to HDIM@ARB.CA.GOV

What happens after I submit my request and need proof of my Five-Day pass?

If your request is approved CARB will email you a Five-Day pass document. You are required to keep the Five-Day pass in the vehicle at all times, while operating in California during the specified time frame, so that it may be provided during inspections upon request from CARB staff, inspectors, or peace officers.