Car seat inspection in Indianapolis, IN
16 stations in Indianapolis on NHTSA’s list. Pick the closest, call to book, and get it done before the due date, not the week after.
Stations in Indianapolis
Automotive Safety Program
1002 Wishard Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202NHTSA listing updated October 2025
Automotive Safety Program
955 Fort Wayne Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46202NHTSA listing updated September 2025
Automotive Safety Program - Riley Hospital for Children
1130 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46202- Serves: Marion
Call 317-274-2977Map for Automotive Safety Program - Riley Hospital for Children (opens in a new tab)NHTSA listing updated May 2021
Choices Coordinated Care Solutions, Inc.
7941 Castleway Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46250NHTSA listing updated July 2025
Community Health Network East
1500 N Ritter Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219NHTSA listing updated April 2018
Decatur Township Fire Department
5410 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221NHTSA listing updated March 2017
Decatur Township Fire Department
3750 Foltz St
Indianapolis, IN 46221NHTSA listing updated April 2018
Empower Inspire Life Changes, LLC
141 N Shortridge Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46219NHTSA listing updated March 2023
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
8111 S Emerson Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46237- Serves: Marion and surrounding counties
NHTSA listing updated April 2018
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
402 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204NHTSA listing updated October 2025
Indianapolis Fire Department/Firefighters Survive Alive, Inc.
748 E Massachusetts Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46204- Serves: Marion County
Call 317-954-6897Map for Indianapolis Fire Department/Firefighters Survive Alive, Inc. (opens in a new tab)NHTSA listing updated August 2016
Indianapolis Fire Department/Firefighters Survive Alive, Inc.
4155 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205Call 317-954-6897Map for Indianapolis Fire Department/Firefighters Survive Alive, Inc. (opens in a new tab)NHTSA listing updated August 2016
Marion County Public Health
3838 N Rural St
Indianapolis, IN 46205- Serves: Marion
NHTSA listing updated April 2018
Pretty Passionate Hands Child Care Inc
3421 N Park Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205NHTSA listing updated August 2023
Riley Hospital for Children
705 Riley Hospital Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202NHTSA listing updated April 2018
Rraine LLC
2346 S. Lynhurst Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46241NHTSA listing updated March 2025
Dana’s prep list
Before you drive over
Bring
The seat and its base, the seat’s manual, and your vehicle owner’s manual. Bring the baby if they’re here; if not, go anyway, before your due date. Install it yourself first. The tech isn’t there to do it for you. You should leave able to redo it alone at 3am in a parking garage.
What they’ll look at
- Right seat for your child’s age and size, facing the right way
- Less than an inch of movement side to side or front to back at the belt path
- Recline angle for a newborn
- Harness height and snugness, and chest clip at armpit level
- Open recalls and the seat’s expiration date
Call first. These listings don’t include hours, and many stations only check seats by appointment. Ask about cost too: many checks are free, but not all.
Other Indiana cities
- Crawfordsville3
- Crown Point3
- Evansville3
- Fort Wayne3
- Greenwood3
- La Porte3
- Lafayette3
- Lebanon3
- Mishawaka5
- Muncie3
- Newburgh3
- South Bend9
- Terre Haute3
- Warsaw3
Not seeing one close enough? See all 160 stations in Indiana.
Station data comes from theNHTSA Child Car Seat Inspection Station Locator, copied October 2026. NHTSA updates its list; we don’t verify each station. Confirm by phone before you go. This is a directory, not safety advice for your specific seat or vehicle. Your seat and vehicle manuals are the authority.
Car seat questions
Car seat questions parents ask before the check
- Do Car Seats Expire?Yes, car seats expire. Where the manufacture and expiration dates hide on the seat, why a hand-me-down's age matters, and what to do with one that's done.Get the answer →
- When to Turn a Car Seat Forward-FacingThe answer isn't an age. It's the rear-facing limits on your seat's label. What the AAP actually says, why bent legs aren't a reason to switch, and how to read the label.Get the answer →
- Do You Have to Replace a Car Seat After an Accident?Not after every fender bender. NHTSA's five-part minor-crash test, when your seat's manual overrides it, and what to ask your insurer.Get the answer →
- Is a Used Car Seat Safe?A used car seat can be fine, but only if you know its history. The six questions to ask before you take a hand-me-down, and why Marketplace seats are a no from me.Get the answer →
- Winter Coats and Car SeatsPuffy coats and snowsuits don't go under a car seat harness. Why, the 10-second pinch test, and four ways to keep a baby warm that don't mess with the straps.Get the answer →
- Car Seat Accessories to SkipMost car seat add-ons sold separately from the seat haven't been tested with it. Dana's skip list: inserts, strap pads, buntings, head huggers, and what's actually fine.Get the answer →
- What Happens at a Car Seat Check?A car seat inspection is a lesson, not a drop-off. What a certified tech actually does, how long it usually takes, whether it's free, and when to book it.Get the answer →