How to get a window tint medical exemption in New Mexico
New Mexico grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. There is no state form — No agency is involved. The affidavit is the exemption. No fee is published.
| What | New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Form | No state form; the signed medical statement is the proof |
| Who certifies | A physician licensed in New Mexico, by signed affidavit; An optometrist licensed in New Mexico, by signed affidavit. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | Not stated |
| Keep in vehicle | Yes |
| What it covers | The section does not apply to a qualifying vehicle, so the ordinary limits fall away |
The steps
- 1
Have a physician or optometrist licensed in New Mexico sign an affidavit stating that a physical condition makes the sun screening material necessary.
- 2
Register the vehicle in the name of the person with the condition, or their legal guardian. The exemption is written to attach to the registration, not to the driver.
- 3
Keep the affidavit with the vehicle. There is no form and nothing to file with the MVD.
- 4
Note the provenance: the exemption was added to the Motor Vehicle Code in 1997 and survived the 2005 amendment that moved the tint labelling requirement onto invoices, so it has been stable for a long time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in New Mexico?
Have a physician or optometrist licensed in New Mexico sign an affidavit stating that a physical condition makes the sun screening material necessary. Register the vehicle in the name of the person with the condition, or their legal guardian. The exemption is written to attach to the registration, not to the driver. Keep the affidavit with the vehicle. There is no form and nothing to file with the MVD. Note the provenance: the exemption was added to the Motor Vehicle Code in 1997 and survived the 2005 amendment that moved the tint labelling requirement onto invoices, so it has been stable for a long time.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in New Mexico?
There is no state form. New Mexico works from the certifying provider's signed statement, which you keep rather than file.
Who can sign a tint exemption in New Mexico?
A physician licensed in New Mexico, by signed affidavit; An optometrist licensed in New Mexico, by signed affidavit.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in New Mexico?
New Mexico does not publish a list of named conditions. The test is whether a qualifying provider certifies that you require shielding from the sun.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in New Mexico?
The section does not apply to a qualifying vehicle, so the ordinary limits fall away.
Sources
- New Mexico HB 649 of 1997, enacting NMSA 66-3-846.1 (official)
- New Mexico HB 1033 of 2005, amending NMSA 66-3-846.1 (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.