How to get a window tint medical exemption in District of Columbia
District of Columbia grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. There is no state form — no application is filed; the letter kept in the vehicle is the exemption. No fee is published.
| What | District of Columbia |
|---|---|
| Form | No state form; the signed medical statement is the proof |
| Who certifies | A physician; A physician assistant; An ophthalmologist; An optometrist. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | Not stated |
| Keep in vehicle | Yes |
| What it covers | The vehicle is exempt from the window tint restrictions while the letter is kept in it |
The steps
- 1
Get a letter from a physician, physician assistant, ophthalmologist or optometrist. DC DMV requires it on their letterhead and signed.
- 2
Have the letter certify that protection from sunlight or bright lights is needed because of a medical condition — of the registered owner, or of a member of their household.
- 3
Keep the letter in the vehicle. That is what the exemption rests on; there is nothing to file with the DMV.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in District of Columbia?
Get a letter from a physician, physician assistant, ophthalmologist or optometrist. DC DMV requires it on their letterhead and signed. Have the letter certify that protection from sunlight or bright lights is needed because of a medical condition — of the registered owner, or of a member of their household. Keep the letter in the vehicle. That is what the exemption rests on; there is nothing to file with the DMV.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in District of Columbia?
There is no state form. District of Columbia works from the certifying provider's signed statement, which you keep rather than file.
Who can sign a tint exemption in District of Columbia?
A physician; A physician assistant; An ophthalmologist; An optometrist.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?
The vehicle is exempt from the window tint restrictions while the letter is kept in it.
Sources
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.