How to get a window tint medical exemption in Nevada
Nevada grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. The paperwork is Application for medical exemption from window tint requirements (form Window Tint Form 2D), handled by Nevada Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol). No fee is published.
| What | Nevada |
|---|---|
| Form | Window Tint Form 2D — Application for medical exemption from window tint requirements |
| Who certifies | A currently licensed State of Nevada physician. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | Four years for a temporary condition, or indefinite where the condition is permanent and stable |
| Keep in vehicle | Yes |
| What it covers | The windows the permit names, down to the VLT the physician specifies but not below 20% |
| Submit to | Nevada Department of Public Safety |
The steps
- 1
Have a currently licensed Nevada physician complete their section of the form, giving the clinical diagnosis and the VLT percentage you need.
- 2
Note the floor before you ask: the Department of Public Safety will not approve an exemption allowing less than 20% VLT, whatever the diagnosis.
- 3
Have the physician mark the duration — four years for a temporary condition, indefinite where the condition is permanent and stable.
- 4
Submit the form to the Department of Public Safety under NRS 484D.440 and NAC 484D.280 through 484D.290.
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Carry the approved document, or a copy, in the vehicle at all times.
Which conditions qualify
Nevada 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
- Any request below 20% VLT — the Department of Public Safety will not approve one
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in Nevada?
Have a currently licensed Nevada physician complete their section of the form, giving the clinical diagnosis and the VLT percentage you need. Note the floor before you ask: the Department of Public Safety will not approve an exemption allowing less than 20% VLT, whatever the diagnosis. Have the physician mark the duration — four years for a temporary condition, indefinite where the condition is permanent and stable. Submit the form to the Department of Public Safety under NRS 484D.440 and NAC 484D.280 through 484D.290. Carry the approved document, or a copy, in the vehicle at all times.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in Nevada?
Application for medical exemption from window tint requirements, form Window Tint Form 2D, from Nevada Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol).
Who can sign a tint exemption in Nevada?
A currently licensed State of Nevada physician.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in Nevada?
Nevada does not publish a list of named conditions. The test is whether a qualifying provider certifies that you require shielding from the sun. Refused: Any request below 20% VLT — the Department of Public Safety will not approve one.
How long does a Nevada tint exemption last?
Four years for a temporary condition, or indefinite where the condition is permanent and stable. Keep it in the vehicle.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in Nevada?
The windows the permit names, down to the VLT the physician specifies but not below 20%.
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.