Medical Tint Exemption Forms by State
Many states allow drivers with certain medical conditions to use darker window tint than normally permitted. Below you'll find exemption details for every state.
What Is a Medical Tint Exemption?
A medical tint exemption allows drivers with qualifying conditions — such as lupus, photosensitivity, melanoma, or other UV-sensitive conditions — to apply darker window tint than the standard legal limit. Requirements vary by state, but typically involve a signed statement from a licensed physician.
Common Qualifying Conditions
- Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus)
- Photosensitivity / sun allergy
- Melanoma or skin cancer history
- Albinism
- Xeroderma pigmentosum
- Other conditions causing severe UV sensitivity
Typical Requirements
- Signed letter from a licensed physician (MD or DO)
- Specific diagnosis and recommended VLT level
- Documentation must be kept in the vehicle
- Exemption may need annual renewal in some states
- Some states issue a sticker or certificate for your vehicle
States That Allow Medical Exemptions (50)
The following states offer medical exemptions for darker window tint. Click a state for full tint law details.
Alabama allows medical exemptions with a signed physician's statement specifying the condition and required VLT level
Alaska allows medical exemptions with documentation from a licensed physician
Arizona allows medical exemptions with a written statement from a physician or optometrist
Arkansas allows medical exemptions with certification from a licensed physician
California allows medical exemptions with a certificate signed by a licensed physician or optometrist. Must have clear colorless film on front side windows
Colorado allows medical exemptions for conditions including lupus, photosensitivity, and melanoma
Connecticut allows medical exemptions with approval from the DMV and a physician's statement
Delaware allows medical exemptions with DMV approval and a physician's certificate
Florida allows medical exemptions. A physician must sign a certificate specifying the need and it must be kept in the vehicle
Georgia allows medical exemptions for persons with medical conditions aggravated by sunlight
Hawaii allows medical exemptions with a physician-signed certificate submitted to the county's motor vehicle office
Idaho allows medical exemptions with proper documentation from a licensed physician
Illinois allows medical exemptions with an affidavit from a licensed physician
Indiana allows medical exemptions with a physician's written statement kept in the vehicle
Iowa allows medical exemptions with physician's certificate and DMV approval
Kansas allows medical exemptions with a physician's certificate kept in the vehicle
Kentucky allows medical exemptions with a physician-signed certificate and DMV approval
Louisiana allows medical exemptions with a physician's certificate specifying the condition
Maine allows medical exemptions through the Secretary of State with a physician's statement
Maryland allows medical exemptions with approval from the MVA and a physician's certificate
Massachusetts allows medical exemptions with a physician's certificate filed with the Registry of Motor Vehicles
Michigan allows medical exemptions with a physician's or optometrist's written statement
Minnesota allows medical exemptions with a physician's statement specifying the medical need
Mississippi allows medical exemptions with a physician-signed affidavit
Missouri allows medical exemptions with a physician's signed certificate
Montana allows medical exemptions with a physician's prescription
Nebraska allows medical exemptions with a physician's certificate
Nevada allows medical exemptions with a physician or optometrist certificate
New Hampshire allows medical exemptions with a written statement from a licensed physician
New Jersey allows medical exemptions with a physician's certification submitted to the MVC
New Mexico allows medical exemptions with a physician's certificate
New York allows medical exemptions with a prescription from a physician
North Carolina allows medical exemptions with a physician-signed form filed with the DMV
North Dakota allows medical exemptions with a physician's statement
Ohio allows medical exemptions with a physician's certificate
Oklahoma allows medical exemptions with a licensed physician's written statement
Oregon allows medical exemptions with a physician's or optometrist's certificate
Pennsylvania does not allow medical exemptions — tint laws apply equally to all vehicles
Rhode Island allows medical exemptions with a certified statement from a licensed physician
South Carolina allows medical exemptions with a physician's prescription
South Dakota allows medical exemptions with a physician's certificate kept in the vehicle
Tennessee allows medical exemptions with a signed physician's statement specifying the need
Texas allows medical exemptions with a signed statement from a licensed physician specifying the medical condition that requires darker tint
Utah allows medical exemptions with a physician's certificate submitted to the DMV
Vermont does not currently offer medical exemptions for darker window tint
Virginia allows medical exemptions with a physician's written statement kept in the vehicle
Washington allows medical exemptions with documentation from a licensed physician
West Virginia allows medical exemptions with a physician's certificate
Wisconsin allows medical exemptions with a physician's statement
Wyoming allows medical exemptions with a physician's certificate