How to get a window tint medical exemption in New Jersey
New Jersey grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. The paperwork is Window sun-screening for medical reasons application (form MR-15), handled by New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Customer Advocacy Office. No fee is published.
| What | New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Form | MR-15 — Window sun-screening for medical reasons application |
| Who certifies | A physician, who completes the medical section of the application. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | 48 months |
| Keep in vehicle | Yes |
| What it covers | The windshield and/or the front side windows, with a medical exemption only, using clear film |
| Submit to | SUNSCREENING@mvc.nj.gov, or MVC Customer Advocacy Office, PO Box 403, Trenton NJ |
The steps
- 1
Request the sun-screening application from the MVC. Work from the MVC's own page — it names the current version, which has also gone by MR-15.
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Have your physician complete their section and attach a valid prescription.
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Submit it by email to SUNSCREENING@mvc.nj.gov, or by mail to the Customer Advocacy Office at PO Box 403, Trenton.
- 4
Wait for approval before anything is installed. The MVC states you may not have your windows sunscreened until you receive its approval — tinting first can cost you the exemption.
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Use clear film only, and keep within the limits on the form: front side windows below 35% visible light, windshield film above the AS-1 line.
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Renew every 48 months, and remove the material before you sell or transfer the vehicle.
Which conditions qualify
New Jersey names these: the list is closed.
- Polymorphous light eruption
- Persistent light reactivity
- Actinic reticuloid
- Lupus erythematosus
- Solar urticaria
- Certain porphyrias
What gets refused
- Anything other than clear film — all sun-screening material applied must be clear film
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in New Jersey?
Request the sun-screening application from the MVC. Work from the MVC's own page — it names the current version, which has also gone by MR-15. Have your physician complete their section and attach a valid prescription. Submit it by email to SUNSCREENING@mvc.nj.gov, or by mail to the Customer Advocacy Office at PO Box 403, Trenton. Wait for approval before anything is installed. The MVC states you may not have your windows sunscreened until you receive its approval — tinting first can cost you the exemption. Use clear film only, and keep within the limits on the form: front side windows below 35% visible light, windshield film above the AS-1 line. Renew every 48 months, and remove the material before you sell or transfer the vehicle.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in New Jersey?
Window sun-screening for medical reasons application, form MR-15, from New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Customer Advocacy Office.
Who can sign a tint exemption in New Jersey?
A physician, who completes the medical section of the application.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in New Jersey?
New Jersey names Polymorphous light eruption, Persistent light reactivity, Actinic reticuloid, Lupus erythematosus, Solar urticaria, Certain porphyrias. The list is closed — a condition not on it does not qualify. Refused: Anything other than clear film — all sun-screening material applied must be clear film.
How long does a New Jersey tint exemption last?
48 months. Keep it in the vehicle.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in New Jersey?
The windshield and/or the front side windows, with a medical exemption only, using clear film.
Sources
- NJ MVC - Window Sun-Screening For Medical Reasons (official)
- NJ MVC form MR-15 (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.