Will a passing test immediately remove a DMV hold?

Not necessarily. A Clean Truck Check hold can involve reporting, annual fees and testing. Check all outstanding requirements and allow for processing. Resolving the emissions hold is separate from completing the remaining DMV registration transaction.

Bring the exact hold notice and vehicle record to the discussion. CTCA can help with the testing or portal-support scope, but we should not promise that one test will instantly clear every registration problem.

Official source: CARB DMV-hold guidance.