How to get a window tint medical exemption in Delaware
Delaware grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. The paperwork is Medical tint waiver application (started online, signed by your physician) (form Online medical tint waiver), handled by Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. No fee is published.
| What | Delaware |
|---|---|
| Form | Online medical tint waiver — Medical tint waiver application (started online, signed by your physician) |
| Who certifies | A licensed physician; An osteopath; An optometrist. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | Not stated |
| Keep in vehicle | Not stated |
| What it covers | Tint the statute would otherwise prohibit, where it is medically necessary for the owner or the usual operator of the vehicle |
| Submit to | Delaware DMV (upload via the link in the DMV's email) — DOT.Tintwaiver@delaware.gov, 302-744-2500 |
The steps
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Do not use form MV495. Delaware stopped processing paper medical tint waivers on 31 October 2022 and the old form is no longer valid — guidance still pointing at it is out of date.
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Check you have what the application needs: a valid Delaware driver licence or ID (or proof of non-domicile on record with DMV), the title and registration in your own name, your registration card, and a printer.
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Start the application online at dmv.de.gov, then print it.
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Have a licensed physician, osteopath or optometrist sign and certify it, stating the tint is medically necessary for the owner or usual operator.
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Upload the signed application using the weblink in the DMV's email.
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Add up to four vehicles on one application. If the DMV can verify a current waiver already on record, further vehicles do not need a fresh physician signature.
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Wait for approval before tinting. The DMV stamps the waiver with the State Security Seal and posts a new registration card noting it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in Delaware?
Do not use form MV495. Delaware stopped processing paper medical tint waivers on 31 October 2022 and the old form is no longer valid — guidance still pointing at it is out of date. Check you have what the application needs: a valid Delaware driver licence or ID (or proof of non-domicile on record with DMV), the title and registration in your own name, your registration card, and a printer. Start the application online at dmv.de.gov, then print it. Have a licensed physician, osteopath or optometrist sign and certify it, stating the tint is medically necessary for the owner or usual operator. Upload the signed application using the weblink in the DMV's email. Add up to four vehicles on one application. If the DMV can verify a current waiver already on record, further vehicles do not need a fresh physician signature. Wait for approval before tinting. The DMV stamps the waiver with the State Security Seal and posts a new registration card noting it.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in Delaware?
Medical tint waiver application (started online, signed by your physician), form Online medical tint waiver, from Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles.
Who can sign a tint exemption in Delaware?
A licensed physician; An osteopath; An optometrist.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in Delaware?
Delaware does not publish a list of named conditions. The test is whether a qualifying provider certifies that you require shielding from the sun.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in Delaware?
Tint the statute would otherwise prohibit, where it is medically necessary for the owner or the usual operator of the vehicle.
Sources
- Delaware DMV - Medical Tint Waiver (official)
- Delaware DMV - Medical Tint Waiver helpful handout (official)
- State of Delaware - DMV announces new medical tint waiver application process (2022) (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.