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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 266:58-a · checked 2026-10-16 against 2 official sources

How to get a window tint medical exemption in New Hampshire

New Hampshire grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. The paperwork is Tinted Window Medical Waiver application (form DSMV 603), handled by New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles. The fee is No fee.

WhatNew Hampshire
FormDSMV 603 — Tinted Window Medical Waiver application
Who certifiesA physician licensed to practise medicine in any U.S. state.
FeeNo fee
Valid forTwo years, or up to four where the physician documents a lasting medical necessity
Keep in vehicleNot stated
What it coversA tinted windshield, or tinted windows to the left and right of the driver, as the physician recommends
Submit toNew Hampshire DMV

The steps

  1. 1

    Have a physician complete and sign form DSMV 603. They need not be licensed in New Hampshire — a licence in any U.S. state will do.

  2. 2

    Make sure the physician certifies that sunglasses or other protective equipment will NOT alleviate the condition. That certification is on the form and is the crux of it.

  3. 3

    The physician must also recommend the tinted windshield or the windows left and right of the driver, and confirm you are under their treatment.

  4. 4

    If the necessity is lasting, have the physician document that — it takes the waiver from two years to four.

  5. 5

    Send the form with a photocopy of the vehicle registration. One application covers up to two vehicles, and there is no fee.

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    Wait for the permit to arrive by post. To renew, submit a new application signed by the physician within six months of submitting it.

Which conditions qualify

New Hampshire 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

  • A condition that sunglasses or other protective equipment would alleviate — the physician must certify specifically that they will NOT

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a window tint medical exemption in New Hampshire?

Have a physician complete and sign form DSMV 603. They need not be licensed in New Hampshire — a licence in any U.S. state will do. Make sure the physician certifies that sunglasses or other protective equipment will NOT alleviate the condition. That certification is on the form and is the crux of it. The physician must also recommend the tinted windshield or the windows left and right of the driver, and confirm you are under their treatment. If the necessity is lasting, have the physician document that — it takes the waiver from two years to four. Send the form with a photocopy of the vehicle registration. One application covers up to two vehicles, and there is no fee. Wait for the permit to arrive by post. To renew, submit a new application signed by the physician within six months of submitting it.

What form do I need for a tint exemption in New Hampshire?

Tinted Window Medical Waiver application, form DSMV 603, from New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles.

Who can sign a tint exemption in New Hampshire?

A physician licensed to practise medicine in any U.S. state.

What medical conditions qualify for tint in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire does not publish a list of named conditions. The test is whether a qualifying provider certifies that you require shielding from the sun. Refused: A condition that sunglasses or other protective equipment would alleviate — the physician must certify specifically that they will NOT.

How much does a New Hampshire tint exemption cost?

No fee.

How long does a New Hampshire tint exemption last?

Two years, or up to four where the physician documents a lasting medical necessity.

Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in New Hampshire?

A tinted windshield, or tinted windows to the left and right of the driver, as the physician recommends.

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.