How to get a window tint medical exemption in Missouri
Missouri grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. The paperwork is Window tinting permit, issued by the inspector — you do not fill it in yourself (form SHP-524), handled by Missouri State Highway Patrol, Motor Vehicle Inspection Division. No fee is published.
| What | Missouri |
|---|---|
| Form | SHP-524 — Window tinting permit, issued by the inspector — you do not fill it in yourself |
| Who certifies | The applicant's physician, by written prescription in the vehicle owner's name. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | As long as the current owner keeps the vehicle |
| Keep in vehicle | Yes |
| What it covers | The front side vents and windows, below 35% light transmission |
| Submit to | A Missouri State Highway Patrol Motor Vehicle Inspection Division location |
The steps
- 1
Get a written prescription from your physician, in the vehicle owner's name, stating that a serious medical condition requires window tinting below 35% light transmission on the front side vents or windows. The Patrol asks that it state the specific tint percentage needed.
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Check the date — the prescription must have been issued within one year of the application.
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Take the prescription and the vehicle itself to a Highway Patrol Motor Vehicle Inspection Division location. The vehicle has to be presented; this cannot be done by post.
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The inspector verifies the prescription's authenticity, completes form SHP-524 in triplicate from the vehicle presented, and affixes a sticker inside the windshield at the lower left, just above where the inspection sticker goes.
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Keep the permit in the vehicle along with a copy of the prescription. It stays valid for as long as you own the vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in Missouri?
Get a written prescription from your physician, in the vehicle owner's name, stating that a serious medical condition requires window tinting below 35% light transmission on the front side vents or windows. The Patrol asks that it state the specific tint percentage needed. Check the date — the prescription must have been issued within one year of the application. Take the prescription and the vehicle itself to a Highway Patrol Motor Vehicle Inspection Division location. The vehicle has to be presented; this cannot be done by post. The inspector verifies the prescription's authenticity, completes form SHP-524 in triplicate from the vehicle presented, and affixes a sticker inside the windshield at the lower left, just above where the inspection sticker goes. Keep the permit in the vehicle along with a copy of the prescription. It stays valid for as long as you own the vehicle.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in Missouri?
Window tinting permit, issued by the inspector — you do not fill it in yourself, form SHP-524, from Missouri State Highway Patrol, Motor Vehicle Inspection Division.
Who can sign a tint exemption in Missouri?
The applicant's physician, by written prescription in the vehicle owner's name.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in Missouri?
Missouri does not publish a list of named conditions. The test is whether a qualifying provider certifies that you require shielding from the sun.
How long does a Missouri tint exemption last?
As long as the current owner keeps the vehicle. Keep it in the vehicle.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in Missouri?
The front side vents and windows, below 35% light transmission.
Sources
- 11 CSR 30-7 (current), Missouri Secretary of State (official)
- Missouri State Highway Patrol brochure SHP-510, window tinting permit (official)
- RSMo 307.173 (Missouri Revisor of Statutes) (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.