How to get a window tint medical exemption in Montana
Montana grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. There is no state form — not the Motor Vehicle Division No fee is published.
| What | Montana |
|---|---|
| Form | No state form; the signed medical statement is the proof |
| Who certifies | A licensed physician; A licensed physician assistant; An advanced practice registered nurse. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | The effective dates written on the waiver itself |
| Keep in vehicle | Yes |
| What it covers | A waiver of the tint standards in 61-9-405(4), on the vehicle the waiver names |
| Submit to | The Montana Highway Patrol or your local law enforcement agency |
The steps
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Go to law enforcement, not the MVD. Under MCA 61-9-428 the highway patrol or a local law enforcement agency grants the waiver; guidance pointing you at the Motor Vehicle Division is wrong.
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Get an affidavit signed by a licensed physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse. Montana also allows a waiver for safety or security reasons, not only medical ones.
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Expect a written waiver rather than a certificate: the statute requires it to identify the vehicle, the owner, the reason, the effective dates, and to carry the granting officer's signature.
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Keep it with the vehicle, and note the effective dates — the waiver expires, and the issuing agency keeps its copy only until it does.
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Confirm the current certifier list with the Highway Patrol before you book the appointment. The edition we could retrieve names physicians, PAs and APRNs, where older editions named physicians alone, so the list has been widened at least once.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in Montana?
Go to law enforcement, not the MVD. Under MCA 61-9-428 the highway patrol or a local law enforcement agency grants the waiver; guidance pointing you at the Motor Vehicle Division is wrong. Get an affidavit signed by a licensed physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse. Montana also allows a waiver for safety or security reasons, not only medical ones. Expect a written waiver rather than a certificate: the statute requires it to identify the vehicle, the owner, the reason, the effective dates, and to carry the granting officer's signature. Keep it with the vehicle, and note the effective dates — the waiver expires, and the issuing agency keeps its copy only until it does. Confirm the current certifier list with the Highway Patrol before you book the appointment. The edition we could retrieve names physicians, PAs and APRNs, where older editions named physicians alone, so the list has been widened at least once.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in Montana?
There is no state form. Montana works from the certifying provider's signed statement, which you keep rather than file.
Who can sign a tint exemption in Montana?
A licensed physician; A licensed physician assistant; An advanced practice registered nurse.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in Montana?
Montana 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 Montana tint exemption last?
The effective dates written on the waiver itself. Keep it in the vehicle.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in Montana?
A waiver of the tint standards in 61-9-405(4), on the vehicle the waiver names.
Sources
- MCA 61-9-428, waiver of tint standards (Montana Legislature, 2013 edition) (official)
- MCA 61-9-428 (Montana Legislature) (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.