How to get a window tint medical exemption in Kansas
Kansas grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. There is no state form — No agency is involved. The physician's or optometrist's signed statement is the exemption. No fee is published.
| What | Kansas |
|---|---|
| Form | No state form; the signed medical statement is the proof |
| Who certifies | A licensed physician, by signed statement; A licensed optometrist, by signed statement. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | Not stated |
| Keep in vehicle | Yes |
| What it covers | A clear, colourless window film of at least 78 percent light transmittance that blocks UVA or UVB. It buys ultraviolet protection, not darkness. |
The steps
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Read the first line of this carefully, because it is the opposite of what most people expect: Kansas does have a medical exemption, and it does not let you go darker. It permits a clear, colourless film.
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Have a licensed physician or optometrist sign a statement that identifies you with reasonable specificity and states that the film is necessary to safeguard your health.
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Choose film that meets the three conditions together: at least 78 percent light transmittance, clear and colourless, and blocking UVA or UVB rays.
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Check the combined figure, not the film's own rating. Glazing plus film must still satisfy federal standard 205, which sets a 70 percent floor.
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Keep the statement with you in the vehicle. There is nothing to file and no agency involved.
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Replace the film when it fails. The statute requires it to be removed or replaced once it tears, bubbles or is otherwise worn enough to prohibit clear vision.
Which conditions qualify
Kansas 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
- Anything that would require darker film. Kansas grants clear film only, so a request to go darker on medical grounds has nothing to grant
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in Kansas?
Read the first line of this carefully, because it is the opposite of what most people expect: Kansas does have a medical exemption, and it does not let you go darker. It permits a clear, colourless film. Have a licensed physician or optometrist sign a statement that identifies you with reasonable specificity and states that the film is necessary to safeguard your health. Choose film that meets the three conditions together: at least 78 percent light transmittance, clear and colourless, and blocking UVA or UVB rays. Check the combined figure, not the film's own rating. Glazing plus film must still satisfy federal standard 205, which sets a 70 percent floor. Keep the statement with you in the vehicle. There is nothing to file and no agency involved. Replace the film when it fails. The statute requires it to be removed or replaced once it tears, bubbles or is otherwise worn enough to prohibit clear vision.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in Kansas?
There is no state form. Kansas works from the certifying provider's signed statement, which you keep rather than file.
Who can sign a tint exemption in Kansas?
A licensed physician, by signed statement; A licensed optometrist, by signed statement.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in Kansas?
Kansas does not publish a list of named conditions. The test is whether a qualifying provider certifies that you require shielding from the sun. Refused: Anything that would require darker film. Kansas grants clear film only, so a request to go darker on medical grounds has nothing to grant.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in Kansas?
A clear, colourless window film of at least 78 percent light transmittance that blocks UVA or UVB. It buys ultraviolet protection, not darkness.
Sources
- K.S.A. 8-1749a (Kansas Revisor of Statutes) (official)
- K.S.A. 8-1749c - penalty for installing a non-compliant device (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.