Nick, this is incorrect. They absolutely do charge the registration plus $6 for the temporary tag even if you havent passed emissions. Once you pass ans bring it into the office they will not charge you again because you've already paid everything. You cannot get a temporary tag without paying the full year registration
Once you pay registration and the temp tag fee. Get your emissions then go back to get your sticker
I think you can get a 1 week extention for 5 to 10 dollars. I am pretty sure they won't charge registration until you have the paper showing it passed emissions
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