How to get a window tint medical exemption in Illinois
Illinois grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. There is no state form — Illinois Secretary of State (certification issued by the attending physician) No fee is published.
| What | Illinois |
|---|---|
| Form | No state form; the signed medical statement is the proof |
| Who certifies | A physician licensed to practise medicine in Illinois. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | One year — the physician must renew the certification annually |
| Keep in vehicle | Yes |
| What it covers | The window treatment the certification authorises, on a vehicle issued distinctive plates or plate stickers under Section 3-412(k) |
| Submit to | Illinois Secretary of State (a copy of the certification) |
The steps
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Check your condition is one the statute names. Illinois lists systemic or discoid lupus, disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis and albinism, and expressly refuses light sensitivity and anything eye protection can address.
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Get a certified statement or letter from a physician licensed to practise medicine in Illinois. It must be legible and carry the issue date, the physician's name, address and signature, and your name, address and medical condition.
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Keep the certification in the vehicle at all times.
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Send a copy to the Illinois Secretary of State, which may forward notice to law enforcement agencies.
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Have the attending physician renew the certification every year — the information on it must remain current.
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Note for installers: the exempt window treatment may only be fitted to a vehicle issued distinctive plates or plate stickers under Section 3-412(k).
Which conditions qualify
Illinois names these: the list is closed.
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Discoid lupus erythematosus
- Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis
- Albinism
What gets refused
- Light sensitivity, and any other condition that sunglasses or other eye protection can adequately address — the statute rules these out expressly
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in Illinois?
Check your condition is one the statute names. Illinois lists systemic or discoid lupus, disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis and albinism, and expressly refuses light sensitivity and anything eye protection can address. Get a certified statement or letter from a physician licensed to practise medicine in Illinois. It must be legible and carry the issue date, the physician's name, address and signature, and your name, address and medical condition. Keep the certification in the vehicle at all times. Send a copy to the Illinois Secretary of State, which may forward notice to law enforcement agencies. Have the attending physician renew the certification every year — the information on it must remain current. Note for installers: the exempt window treatment may only be fitted to a vehicle issued distinctive plates or plate stickers under Section 3-412(k).
What form do I need for a tint exemption in Illinois?
There is no state form. Illinois works from the certifying provider's signed statement, which you keep rather than file.
Who can sign a tint exemption in Illinois?
A physician licensed to practise medicine in Illinois.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in Illinois?
Illinois names Systemic lupus erythematosus, Discoid lupus erythematosus, Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis, Albinism. The list is closed — a condition not on it does not qualify. Refused: Light sensitivity, and any other condition that sunglasses or other eye protection can adequately address — the statute rules these out expressly.
How long does a Illinois tint exemption last?
One year — the physician must renew the certification annually. Keep it in the vehicle.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in Illinois?
The window treatment the certification authorises, on a vehicle issued distinctive plates or plate stickers under Section 3-412(k).
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.