California Form 149 – Fill Out and Use This PDF

The California 149 form serves as a temporary pass, granting exemption from the Truck and Bus regulation's emission reduction requirements in California for a continuous three-day period for one vehicle per company each year. This form is essential for fleet owners needing to operate vehicles within the state that do not meet specific emission standards temporarily. Ensure your compliance and ease your operational concerns by clicking the button below to fill out the California 149 form today.

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California ARB Form 149 Details

California Form 149, the Three Day Pass Exemption Form, gives companies in the trucking industry a temporary reprieve from California's Truck and Bus Regulation. It allows one noncompliant vehicle to bypass emission reduction obligations for three consecutive days each calendar year. Any business with diesel vehicles that do not yet meet emission standards may use this form once per vehicle per year.

To complete the form, you will need the company name, taxpayer ID, USDOT number, and a valid mailing address. Vehicle details required include the VIN, manufacturer, model year, and engine model year. Submit the completed form to the California Air Resources Board (ARB) agency at least three days before the vehicle enters the state.

Fleet operators from other states rely on this exemption when delivering goods into California or when affected by engine model year schedules under the regulations. There is no mileage limit during the pass period. See also our fleet vehicle inspection form and the clean air vehicle decals application.

Question	Answer
Form Name	California Form 149
Form Length	2 pages
Fillable?	No
Fillable fields	0
Valid for	3 consecutive days
Issued by	California ARB

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Who Needs California Form 149

California Form 149 applies to fleet owners, owner-operators, and logistics companies whose vehicles do not meet the California Air Resources Board (ARB) emission standards under the Truck and Bus Regulation. Companies from other states that transport goods into California may use this form to obtain a temporary pass. It is also available to businesses using flexibility options under the regulation, as well as those affected by the engine model year schedule in the trucking industry.

Information You Need to Fill Out the Form

Before completing California Form 149, gather the following details:

Company name and DBA (Doing Business As), if applicable
Taxpayer Identification Number and USDOT number
Valid mailing address and contact phone number
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Vehicle manufacturer, model year, and engine model year
The specific three-day period covered by the pass request

Steps to Complete and Submit California Form 149

Download the PDF using the button above and complete all required fields on the two-page form. Once finished, submit the form to the California Air Resources Board (ARB) at least three days before the vehicle enters California. Mail the completed form to the ARB agency using the mailing address listed on their official website. Late submissions will not be accepted by the board.

If your company uses the TRUCRS system (Truck and Bus Regulation Compliance Reporting System), you may be able to submit the exemption request through the online portal. Check the ARB website for the current submission options available in your region and any updates to the process.

Key Rules for the Three Day Pass

The pass is valid for one specific vehicle for three consecutive days per use
Each company may obtain one pass per vehicle per calendar year
There is no mileage limit during the three-day period
The vehicle must be identified by VIN on the form at the time of application
Noncompliant vehicles must obtain this pass or achieve full compliance before operating in California

For additional fleet compliance forms, see our fleet vehicle inspection form and the clean air vehicle decals application.