How to get a window tint medical exemption in New York
New York grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. The paperwork is Application for Tinted Window Exemption (form MV-80W), handled by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. No fee is published.
| What | New York |
|---|---|
| Form | MV-80W — Application for Tinted Window Exemption |
| Who certifies | A licensed provider, who must complete page 2 of the form. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | Not stated |
| Keep in vehicle | Not stated |
| What it covers | Windows that would otherwise fail the 70% light transmission requirement in the Vehicle and Traffic Law |
The steps
- 1
Confirm that sun-protective clothing, sunscreen, eye protection and clear UV-protective film do not give you adequate protection — New York grants the exemption only when they do not.
- 2
Get form MV-80W, Application for Tinted Window Exemption, from dmv.ny.gov rather than a third-party form site.
- 3
Complete page 1 yourself. A driver or a regular, habitual passenger may apply; a parent or guardian may complete it for a minor.
- 4
Have a licensed provider complete page 2 — the applicant may not fill in the medical section.
- 5
Follow the submission instructions printed on the current form. Expect the documentation to be scrutinised: in a 2024 memo to enforcement agencies the DMV flagged fraudulent tint exemption certificates.
Which conditions qualify
New York names these: a certifier may also attest to another qualifying condition.
- Albinism
- Lupus erythematosus
- Porphyria
- Xeroderma pigmentosum
- Dermatomyositis
- Photophobia associated with an ophthalmic or neurological disorder
What gets refused
- A condition for which sun-protective clothing, sunscreen, eye-protective devices or clear UV-protective window film gives adequate protection
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in New York?
Confirm that sun-protective clothing, sunscreen, eye protection and clear UV-protective film do not give you adequate protection — New York grants the exemption only when they do not. Get form MV-80W, Application for Tinted Window Exemption, from dmv.ny.gov rather than a third-party form site. Complete page 1 yourself. A driver or a regular, habitual passenger may apply; a parent or guardian may complete it for a minor. Have a licensed provider complete page 2 — the applicant may not fill in the medical section. Follow the submission instructions printed on the current form. Expect the documentation to be scrutinised: in a 2024 memo to enforcement agencies the DMV flagged fraudulent tint exemption certificates.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in New York?
Application for Tinted Window Exemption, form MV-80W, from New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Who can sign a tint exemption in New York?
A licensed provider, who must complete page 2 of the form.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in New York?
New York names Albinism, Lupus erythematosus, Porphyria, Xeroderma pigmentosum, Dermatomyositis, Photophobia associated with an ophthalmic or neurological disorder. A certifier may also attest to another qualifying condition. Refused: A condition for which sun-protective clothing, sunscreen, eye-protective devices or clear UV-protective window film gives adequate protection.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in New York?
Windows that would otherwise fail the 70% light transmission requirement in the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Sources
- NY DMV - Medical exemptions (official)
- NY DMV form MV-80W (official)
- NY DMV memo to enforcement agencies on tint exemption fraud (2024) (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.