How to get a window tint medical exemption in Nebraska
Nebraska grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. There is no state form — Nebraska State Patrol, or the local law enforcement agency. Nebraska is the only state in this set where police rather than a motor vehicle or health agency issue the waiver. No fee is published.
| What | Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Form | No state form; the signed medical statement is the proof |
| Who certifies | A licensed physician, by signed affidavit. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | As long as the waiver says. The statute requires the issuing agency to write effective dates on it, and to keep a copy until it expires |
| Keep in vehicle | Yes |
| What it covers | A waiver of the ordinary 60-6,257 standards. The statute lets the agency grant it for safety, security or medical reasons, so the medical route is one of three. |
| Submit to | Nebraska State Patrol or your local law enforcement agency |
The steps
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Look in the right section first. The limits are in 60-6,257 and the waiver is in 60-6,260, one section over, which is why most summaries of Nebraska tint law say no exemption exists.
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Get an affidavit signed by a licensed physician. That is what the statute conditions the medical waiver on.
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Take it to the Nebraska State Patrol or your local law enforcement agency. Not the DMV: the DMV publishes no tint waiver process and its forms page carries none.
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Check the waiver before you leave. The statute requires it in writing, with the date issued, enough detail to identify the vehicle (the VIN, the registration number or another description), the owner, the reason, the effective dates, and the signature of the head of the granting agency. A waiver missing any of those is not what the statute describes.
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Keep it with the vehicle. The agency keeps its own copy until the waiver expires.
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Watch the 2025 session: LB 106 would change the front and rear side window thresholds. It was introduced and we could not confirm it passed, so plan around the current numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in Nebraska?
Look in the right section first. The limits are in 60-6,257 and the waiver is in 60-6,260, one section over, which is why most summaries of Nebraska tint law say no exemption exists. Get an affidavit signed by a licensed physician. That is what the statute conditions the medical waiver on. Take it to the Nebraska State Patrol or your local law enforcement agency. Not the DMV: the DMV publishes no tint waiver process and its forms page carries none. Check the waiver before you leave. The statute requires it in writing, with the date issued, enough detail to identify the vehicle (the VIN, the registration number or another description), the owner, the reason, the effective dates, and the signature of the head of the granting agency. A waiver missing any of those is not what the statute describes. Keep it with the vehicle. The agency keeps its own copy until the waiver expires. Watch the 2025 session: LB 106 would change the front and rear side window thresholds. It was introduced and we could not confirm it passed, so plan around the current numbers.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in Nebraska?
There is no state form. Nebraska works from the certifying provider's signed statement, which you keep rather than file.
Who can sign a tint exemption in Nebraska?
A licensed physician, by signed affidavit.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in Nebraska?
Nebraska 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 Nebraska tint exemption last?
As long as the waiver says. The statute requires the issuing agency to write effective dates on it, and to keep a copy until it expires. Keep it in the vehicle.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in Nebraska?
A waiver of the ordinary 60-6,257 standards. The statute lets the agency grant it for safety, security or medical reasons, so the medical route is one of three.
Sources
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-6,260 - the waiver provision (official)
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-6,257 - the tint standards (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.