How to get a window tint medical exemption in Alabama
Alabama grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. The paperwork is Application for medical exemption from the tinting regulations (form Medical waiver application (32-5C-4)), handled by Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Division, Medical Records Unit. The fee is ALEA may charge a fee for the decal.
| What | Alabama |
|---|---|
| Form | Medical waiver application (32-5C-4) — Application for medical exemption from the tinting regulations |
| Who certifies | A physician licensed to practise medicine in Alabama, by written statement. |
| Fee | ALEA may charge a fee for the decal |
| Valid for | Not stated |
| Keep in vehicle | Not stated |
| What it covers | The vehicles the exempt person owns or regularly rides in. For light-sensitive porphyria the exemption covers all areas of the windshield and windows the physician prescribes in the written statement. |
| Submit to | ALEA Driver License Division, Medical Records Unit, P.O. Box 1471, Montgomery, AL 36102 (334.242.4239) |
The steps
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Establish the basis: the exemption is for a person required for medical reasons to be shielded from the direct rays of the sun, and it extends to vehicles they own or regularly ride in.
- 2
Get a written statement of that fact from a physician licensed to practise medicine in Alabama. The statute requires the application be supported by it.
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If the condition is light-sensitive porphyria, have the physician prescribe the specific areas of the windshield and windows — for that condition the exemption reaches all of them.
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Apply to the ALEA Driver License Division Medical Records Unit, P.O. Box 1471, Montgomery, AL 36102.
- 5
ALEA issues a decal carrying a unique identification number, which goes on the windshield of each vehicle the exempt person drives. A fee may apply.
Which conditions qualify
Alabama names these: a certifier may also attest to another qualifying condition.
- Light-sensitive porphyria, which the statute addresses specifically
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in Alabama?
Establish the basis: the exemption is for a person required for medical reasons to be shielded from the direct rays of the sun, and it extends to vehicles they own or regularly ride in. Get a written statement of that fact from a physician licensed to practise medicine in Alabama. The statute requires the application be supported by it. If the condition is light-sensitive porphyria, have the physician prescribe the specific areas of the windshield and windows — for that condition the exemption reaches all of them. Apply to the ALEA Driver License Division Medical Records Unit, P.O. Box 1471, Montgomery, AL 36102. ALEA issues a decal carrying a unique identification number, which goes on the windshield of each vehicle the exempt person drives. A fee may apply.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in Alabama?
Application for medical exemption from the tinting regulations, form Medical waiver application (32-5C-4), from Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Division, Medical Records Unit.
Who can sign a tint exemption in Alabama?
A physician licensed to practise medicine in Alabama, by written statement.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in Alabama?
Alabama names Light-sensitive porphyria, which the statute addresses specifically. A certifier may also attest to another qualifying condition.
How much does a Alabama tint exemption cost?
ALEA may charge a fee for the decal.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in Alabama?
The vehicles the exempt person owns or regularly rides in. For light-sensitive porphyria the exemption covers all areas of the windshield and windows the physician prescribes in the written statement.
Sources
- ALEA - Alabama Tinting Regulations (official)
Reference only, not legal or medical advice. Forms and fees change — confirm against the official source above before you file, and get the form from the agency rather than a third-party form site.