5 stars for the employees who have to check perfectly running exhaust systems. This is a scam as many municipalities and states have stopped requiring this to get tags for your vehicle. read more

The drive to the test location took longer than the actual test itself. multiple lines with knowledgeable texts who are friendly. you need to bring your registration, id, insurance card. The test takes about 2-5 minutes. If you pass you pay a $25 test fee and the registration fee and you will receive your tags. Super easy, super quick, painful on the wallet. This will always be my go to place for car registration. read more

Don't rely on the station cam to see how busy they are. It only shows one lane, half of another, none of the other or the equally long wraparound line going up to the check-in station, let alone another line of cars out on the street waiting to get in line. PLEASE MOVE THE CAMERA TO A BETTER VANTAGE POINT or just turn it off so people aren't misled! read more

Highly recommend! With an appointment to the DMV, I got my DEQ check and new plates within an hour. The staff here is great and prompt.

As far as DEQ's go I like this one. It goes quick and I'll tell you the worker that does the car test is the best, so friendly, easy going, happy and talkative. Really they're all great! In and out! read more

The online website cameras are a smart idea to show current business levels. There were only 2 cars already there and the screener gave me an empty lane and I pulled right in. The guy doing the test today was fine and helpful. Sometimes you'll get one that is neither. I wanted new month license stickers, one was sun faded, but they only have the yearly stickers, and he told me to go online and order them for free. It was exactly as he said. The DEQ test only took a few minutes. Check the online cameras before you go, folks. I wish all of us were better informed about the OREGON e GO program. This is for electric and high MPG vehicles. The DEQ tester cannot give specifics about this, of course. It's probably a good idea, but naturally poorly communicated. I wrote a review about this with my nearest DMV office. Maybe next time? read more

I restore cars and have to go to the DEQ quite often. I have always been very pleased with the speed and efficiency of this location. Even if I get here and there is a long line, things move quite quickly. The staff are always very friendly. These people are very busy, and manage to have a pleasant attitude and get me in and out in about 3 minutes once its my turn. You can also pay and receive your tags here, just make sure to bring your insurance and DMV form . Highly recommended. read more

I had a very short wait. Friendly staff and one stop service. No need to go to the DMV

This was my first time living in an area that required DEQ and I was dreading it. Turns out the people here are great and very helpful. I was in and out in less than 20 minutes. Great job guys read more

I had my car tested on March 11th. around 3pm. rather busy there but very short wait, I want to compliment the woman testing vehicles in lane 2, she was helpful and nice, thank you read more

Fast & always friendly!! Even if there is a line - it goes down fast!! And they are always very efficient.

I arrived at 8:15am on a Saturday before they opened and there were already about 20 cars there with 3 lanes open. The technician was courteous and helpful as it was my first time doing the test as I'm from another state. I was done by 8:45am. I would definitely come back here. read more

Clackamas DEQ Test Station - Arrived at 8:15am on a Saturday - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Clackamas, Oregon

I went to the Clackamas DEQ station tonight and had a shocking and horrible experience. I pulled up, waited a couple minutes, then parked and got their attention. When I pulled in, I was then verbally accosted by the female employee. I was harassed, yelled at, threatened and then refused service for no clear reason. Luckily the man working helped me, offering support and did my emissions test. As someone that has worked in plenty of service jobs, this was totally out of line and un-called for. Very unprofessional, insensitive, and straight up aggressive! I am still just confused. Thankfully the male employee apologized for her (so this must be a regular thing?). All I wanted was my emissions test.... read more

I don't know if there even is a point of reviewing a government branch, especially the DMV, but my Lord, everything in life that is terrible is all put into this one place. From the treatment, to the way every employee purposely works slowly and aggravatingly to make you mad, I HATE this place. It's bad enough that it's in a place like Portland. I don't need another reason to hate having to exist in such a place. The DMV is a waste of time, money, and resources. Every employee purposely works slowly to ruin your day, Going to DMV should not require you to lose pay from your job!!! America is upside down!!! read more

Prices are great, and it was not busy when I went in. I'd say they entire process took about 15 minutes at most

Just moved to Oregon. Went to the DMV to get license and was told I have to take my car to DEQ for emissions test. Ok. Well a $25.00 fee for this. I guess it's fine but never had to do this before. With all the beaters driving around the Portland area, I can't imagine they would pass Oh well. It is what it is. read more

Staff was super friendly. It was done quick and efficient. Took me less than 15 minutes. So this location is a great location to go to. :-)

Great fast service for my first time needing emissions and vin inspections. Staff was friendly, got there early and got right in for my first car. Did 3 Carson 2 hours driving naval and forth. read more

I got there almost exactly at 8:30am on Wednesday. The doode directed me to the shortest line. And then a minute later walked up to me and said to go to bay 5 because they were opening. So I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. Pretty happy with the quick and professional experience. read more

Clackamas DEQ Test Station - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Clackamas, Oregon

Listed as open, roads blocked from both directions on 82nd and from Clackamas. Hard as nails to get in, time an issue. Still blocked. No information correlating with facts read more

Other than them placing me in the worst line and having many people behind me leaving well before me, this place was fine. If you go right when they open, there will be large lines. If you wait 30 mins, the line is basically gone. You're welcome. Also, don't waste other peoples time behind you by not having your paperwork, not having a payment method, or just talking to someone for a half hour. Have some respect for others time. read more

Absolutely painless experience! Had my test done on Saturday was there by 9 o'clock in the morning was out in seven minutes. Best part about it you get to pay your registration on the spot and you get your stickers. read more

Check times that aren't as busy as Peak hours! I was in and out quickly. Very efficient

I was there today (Saturday Jan 23rd) between 9:30 and 10am. First there was NO wait!! And secondly, the woman that did my emission test was outstanding! I never really thought that DEQ would be a place that I'd leave feeling happy. I wish I had gotten her name because she didn't have to he so friendly and positive, but she really set my mood for the rest of the day! Thank you to the lovely lady working lane 1 today!!! read more

Never been in and out of a company for a smoke check so fast. Professional and good price.

I did it all wrong. The DMV suggests you visit the DEQ on Thursday or Friday near the end of the month for shorter lines. So, of course I visited on April 1st, a Tuesday, around 9:00a. A scenario that seemed ripe for frustration, was practically effortless. All of my prior visits have been to the Sherwood location, but I'm sold on Clackamas after this experience. Multiple lanes and they take two cars at a time in each lane, so my wait was shorter than expected. You have a quick check-in and are directed to a lane where you hand over your paperwork (filled out ahead of time, of course) and pay your DEQ and vehicle registration with mastercard, visa or debit card (no American Express or checks). Just moments later, you are good to go for another two years. --------- They weren't monkeying around, but my son sure was today. He hid bananas in my car (I'm totally banana phobic) as a lovely April Fool's Day prank. I wonder what the employee thought about seeing a banana under my seat? In his defense, I woke him up early today and told him he had a surprise math test. read more

Yea I know it's DEQ and it's burden for all to get new tags every couple of years. Yet all the years I have gone here, I hardly have to wait. It is true what other reviewers have said, this is definitely one of the best places to get checked. I am usually in and out within minutes and the staff is on top of their game. The lines go by very fast and even in the afternoon, it has been a breeze. One time I didn't pass because of engine light failure. They were pretty quick and efficient to me know what to do and how to take care of the problem. Within a week later after the problem was solved, I had no line to deal with again and I passed within a minute testing. So yea, whenever you need new tags, this location is the most hassle and stress free, promise! read more

So to start with, it's been about a kazillion years since I had to have a car tested in America for emissions. I mean, seriously, that was over 17 years ago... So it was with a bit of trepidation that I headed over to the DEQ because I thought I first had to get my car tested and then send in the paperwork. I had filled in the back of the papers sent to me, read the directions, and that was how it stuck in my mind. I also remember reading the part about not being able to use a credit card with a pin -- which is exactly what mine was. And I knew the DEQ was supposed to cost $21 to do the testing, and that much cash I had with me. Bear with me. I drive up to the place my GoogleMaps took me, out here in Clackamas where I only go to the Target because I have my granddaughter with me and the Target downtown, though nice, does not have the home section this one does, so to make this more clear, to a far-away place (40 minutes driving is 'far' for a Dutch person, generally speaking, as Holland is only 4 hours driving wide and 8 long, not including any traffic jams ;0). I did pick a Wednesday morning, not the one they suggested in the letter but I was 'more in the neighborhood'. Drive up and NO LINE. Not one person, I think I was the second car that morning. I was directed to Lane 4, went there, parked, left the car in neutral, the nice test person hooked my car up, and not 5 minutes later, done! No double checking my insurance card, no asking for my car papers (requirement in NL), just plain and simple. What I did not know, this test person turns around and says the bill is $$ -- including the $$ I owed in tags, oopsies! I was not really ready for that, so I sneaked my credit card in (pin and all) and crossing my fingers, it worked!! Glued those yellow stickers on and badaboom, DONE: for the next 2 years. Nice. read more

Clackamas DEQ Test Station - Backside of the testing bays - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Clackamas, Oregon

Very nice and efficient. Checked me in, filled in form with insurance info, signed l, paid with card and got my new tags. Got here at 8:45 (they open at 8:30) and was in and out in about 5 minutes! Pretty painless... read more

Honestly had a really terrible experience here yesterday. I recently brought my new car through for a smog test and later found out that a VIN inspection wasn't done, so in order to get my plates mailed to me I needed to return and get that done. I get there yesterday and explain my situation the the guy working outside at the entrance and he tells me I pretty much have to go to DMV to do this or pay to go through DEQ again, so he sent me to the office to talk to someone. I walk into the office and there are two guys in there who go "what can we do for you" I said "well I'm supposed to be meeting a someone in the office to talk about my issue" and they go "ok well we're the office" in a rude way (that alone made me just want to walk out) they just had terrible attitudes, talked to me like I was an idiot, and quite frankly were just extremely rude and unhelpful. read more

I showed up on a Saturday at about 11:20 AM and I got in immediately. Running the smog check and printing my new tags took about 5 minutes. To my fellow Oregonians, I hope everyone realizes how spoiled we are. This is the worlds most efficient DMV process! read more

In and out in under 5 minutes! I could have been out in 3, but, the workers (who are awesome) were talking to my kiddos and making them smile. Painless and (dare I say) fun! read more

Clackamas DEQ Test Station - Adios for another 2 years, DEQ! :) - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Clackamas, Oregon

I now see that they have "partners" around town. In looking at the prices, I incorrectly assumed that DEQ would be cheaper... not. DEQ was $23 and the local places range from free to about $20. But I am not really sure how you would complete the tag renewal process with others? read more

Government agencies typically get a bum rap and usually for valid reasons--- long lines, rude workers, bureaucratic red tape, yadda yadda yadda. The Clackamas DEQ DEFIES this stereotype. I arrived at 8:20 am. They don't open until 8:30, but you could see all the bays open and the inspectors readying their stations. At 8:29 am, the first car was waived in (in all 5 bays!). I was second in line in Bay #3. At 8:35, I was driving away but not without the following happening first: 1. I was greeted warmly and my door was opened for me with a "Miss, please exit the car and enter the waiting room directly through that door." 2. While I entered the little room next to my car, the inspector did his "inspecting stuff" of the car emissions. 3. He entered the waiting area, took my paperwork, punched a few keys on the computer. Swiped my debit card. 4. Handed me my car registration, my new license plate tags and with a smile said, "I hope you have a wonderful day." If his shirt had anything more than the DEQ Inspector embroidered on it, I would have thought his name was "STATE WORKER OF THE YEAR." Thanks you DEQ Man. read more

We had to renew our car registration and get our car emissions tested. I was bracing myself for a terrible experience, but thankfully, that's not what happened here. We were able to just drive up to the first available teller, they tested the car, and then we just paid for everything. They were even able to finish the car renewal process and give you your new tags (no trip to the DMV required)! All of this happened within the time span of maybe 10 mins. Easy peasy. We'll be back here in two years! read more

This place is so organized! I arrived about 30 minutes early on a weekday and, per the instructions at the gate, pulled into the first position in Bay 3. It was very quiet and clean but no humans were in sight . . . At about 8:20, staff started coming out and heading toward their positions and setting up. Promptly at 8:30, they all waved cars in to get processed. THREE MINUTES LATER, I was leaving with my tags. I don't know if they all function this smoothly but, if they do, then the U.S. Post Office could benefit from their training. read more

Went on a Saturday morning, arriving at station at 8:15, fifteen minutes before opening, number four In my lane. Glad I arrived slightly early, because by the time I left, there was a very, very long line. Three of four lanes were open and all three opened spot on at 8:30. The three cars in front of me were done quite fast and I was entirely done at a staggeringly fast 8:41. With new two-year stickers, license renewal and DEQ charge, I paid $133. Expensive, but the DEQ was extremely efficient and the man that did my car was enjoyable to work with for the (literally) three minutes we spent there. Few are ever impressed by a government experience, but I was. Made the required annoyance pretty easy to swallow. read more

Got to in line 1 hour before opening and when it was time to move forward my battery was dead. After realizing nobody could help a deq employee named Charles, who I believe to be the shift manager, helped me push my car out of the line. He gave me nothing but patience, kindness and understanding. He was the definition of great customer service. So grateful for his help, give that man a raise read more

The lines were short got done quickly. However the young boy running lane 2 was a complete jerk talk down to me and you can tell either hates his job or hates women he totally treated me like crap. I've come to this location many times and this young boy needs an attitude adjustment and needs to learn how to treat women or get a job he likes. Was very upset when I left. read more

Only waited in line for less than 10 mins. The team at this Station are quick and efficient. Very friendly too!