Medical Window Tint Exemption by State

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

The agency or process for obtaining a medical exemption from window tint VLT limits, documentation required from a licensed physician, and whether the exemption is recognized by other states.

50 States2 data columnsLast updated: May 2026

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Exemption Process	Documentation	Reciprocity
DPS application	Physician statement	No
DMV exemption	Physician note	No
DOT certificate	Physician statement	No
State Police	Physician affidavit	No
DMV no formal	Physician note in car	No
DOR no formal	Physician note in car	No
DMV permit	Physician statement	No
DMV exemption	Physician affidavit	No
DHSMV permit	Physician affidavit	No
DPS waiver	Physician affidavit	No
DOT exemption	Physician statement	No
DMV no formal	Physician note	No
DOR exemption	Physician statement	No
BMV exemption	Physician statement	No
DOT permit	Physician statement	No
DOR exemption	Physician statement	No
No formal	Physician note	No
OMV exemption	Physician affidavit	No
BMV exemption	Physician statement	No
MVA waiver	Physician statement	No
RMV permit	Physician affidavit	No
SOS exemption	Physician statement	No
DPS exemption	Physician statement	No
DPS exemption	Physician statement	No
DOR exemption	Physician statement	No
MVD no formal	Physician note	No
DMV exemption	Physician statement	No
DMV exemption	Physician affidavit	No
DMV waiver	Physician statement	No
MVC exemption	Physician affidavit	No
MVD permit	Physician statement	No
DMV waiver	Physician statement	No
DMV permit	Physician affidavit	No
DOT exemption	Physician statement	No
BMV exemption	Physician statement	No
DPS exemption	Physician statement	No
DMV waiver	Physician statement	No
DOT exemption	Physician statement	No
DMV waiver	Physician statement	No
DMV exemption	Physician affidavit	No
DPS waiver	Physician statement	No
No formal	Physician note	No
DPS exemption	Physician statement	No
DMV exemption	Physician statement	No
DMV exemption	Physician statement	No
DMV waiver	Physician affidavit	No
DOL exemption	Physician statement	No
DMV exemption	Physician statement	No
DOT permit	Physician statement	No
DOT no formal	Physician note	No
DMV exemption	Physician affidavit	No

Medical conditions commonly cited for tint exemptions include lupus, porphyria, solar urticaria, xeroderma pigmentosum, melanoma history, and severe photosensitivity from medication. Medical exemptions are not reciprocal between states, so drivers should carry their exemption certificate when traveling. Vehicles registered out-of-state must generally comply with the visiting state's tint laws after a residency period.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.