How to get a window tint medical exemption in Georgia
Georgia grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. The paperwork is Application for Exemption to the Window Tint Law, handled by Georgia Department of Public Safety (Permit Section). The fee is $10 per application or household.
| What | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Form | Application for Exemption to the Window Tint Law |
| Who certifies | Physician licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43; Optometrist certified under Chapter 30 of Title 43. |
| Fee | $10 per application or household, by money order, certified check or cashier's check only — personal checks are not accepted |
| Valid for | Four years from the approval date |
| Keep in vehicle | Yes |
| What it covers | Side windows, down to 23% light transmission (plus or minus 3%). The exemption does not allow light transmission through the windshield to be reduced. |
| Submit to | Georgia DPS Permit Section |
The steps
- 1
Get a written attestation from a physician licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43, or an optometrist certified under Chapter 30 of Title 43, stating that you require shielding from the direct rays of the sun for medical reasons.
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Have the letter explain why the condition can only be addressed by a 9% reduction of visible light — not ultraviolet light. Georgia refuses applications that a UV-blocking legal film or protective eyewear would solve.
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Complete the DPS Application for Exemption to the Window Tint Law.
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Enclose the $10 fee as a money order, certified check or cashier's check. A personal check will not be accepted.
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Mail the application to the DPS Permit Section, then keep the approval letter in the vehicle at all times. It is valid for four years.
Which conditions qualify
Georgia publishes no list of named conditions. The test is whether a qualifying provider certifies that you require shielding from the direct rays of the sun.
What gets refused
- A condition manageable with protective eyewear
- A condition manageable with legal tint that blocks 99.9% of ultraviolet light
- A condition claimed on the basis of family history
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in Georgia?
Get a written attestation from a physician licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43, or an optometrist certified under Chapter 30 of Title 43, stating that you require shielding from the direct rays of the sun for medical reasons. Have the letter explain why the condition can only be addressed by a 9% reduction of visible light — not ultraviolet light. Georgia refuses applications that a UV-blocking legal film or protective eyewear would solve. Complete the DPS Application for Exemption to the Window Tint Law. Enclose the $10 fee as a money order, certified check or cashier's check. A personal check will not be accepted. Mail the application to the DPS Permit Section, then keep the approval letter in the vehicle at all times. It is valid for four years.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in Georgia?
Application for Exemption to the Window Tint Law, from Georgia Department of Public Safety (Permit Section).
Who can sign a tint exemption in Georgia?
Physician licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43; Optometrist certified under Chapter 30 of Title 43.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in Georgia?
Georgia does not publish a list of named conditions. The test is whether a qualifying provider certifies that you require shielding from the sun. Refused: A condition manageable with protective eyewear; A condition manageable with legal tint that blocks 99.9% of ultraviolet light; A condition claimed on the basis of family history.
How much does a Georgia tint exemption cost?
$10 per application or household, by money order, certified check or cashier's check only — personal checks are not accepted.
How long does a Georgia tint exemption last?
Four years from the approval date. Keep it in the vehicle.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in Georgia?
Side windows, down to 23% light transmission (plus or minus 3%). The exemption does not allow light transmission through the windshield to be reduced.
Sources
- Georgia DPS - Application for Exemption to the Window Tint Law (official)
- Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 570-22-.06 (Rules of the Georgia Secretary of State) (official)
- Georgia DPS - Medical Exemption to Window Tint Law (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.