How to get a window tint medical exemption in North Carolina
North Carolina grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. The paperwork is Medical exception permit application, with the medical evaluation form the Division provides (form Medical exception permit application), handled by N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles, Drivers Medical Evaluation Program (Medical Review Program). No fee is published.
| What | North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Form | Medical exception permit application — Medical exception permit application, with the medical evaluation form the Division provides |
| Who certifies | The applicant's doctor, who completes the medical evaluation form the Division provides. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | Five years from the date of issue, unless the Drivers Medical Evaluation Program sets a shorter term |
| Keep in vehicle | Yes |
| What it covers | Darker tint than G.S. 20-127 otherwise allows, on the vehicle the permit names |
| Submit to | NCDMV Drivers Medical Evaluation Program |
The steps
- 1
Confirm the basis: G.S. 20-127(f) covers a person with a medical condition that makes them sensitive to visible light.
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Apply to the Drivers Medical Evaluation Program and have your doctor complete the medical evaluation form the Division provides.
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Once issued, carry the permit in the vehicle whenever it is driven on a highway.
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Display the sticker the Division issues in the lower left-hand corner of the rear window. NCDMV states that failing to display it properly carries a $200 fine.
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Renew with a medical recertification before the five years run out. No more than two medical exception permits may be valid at any one time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in North Carolina?
Confirm the basis: G.S. 20-127(f) covers a person with a medical condition that makes them sensitive to visible light. Apply to the Drivers Medical Evaluation Program and have your doctor complete the medical evaluation form the Division provides. Once issued, carry the permit in the vehicle whenever it is driven on a highway. Display the sticker the Division issues in the lower left-hand corner of the rear window. NCDMV states that failing to display it properly carries a $200 fine. Renew with a medical recertification before the five years run out. No more than two medical exception permits may be valid at any one time.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in North Carolina?
Medical exception permit application, with the medical evaluation form the Division provides, form Medical exception permit application, from N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles, Drivers Medical Evaluation Program (Medical Review Program).
Who can sign a tint exemption in North Carolina?
The applicant's doctor, who completes the medical evaluation form the Division provides.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in North Carolina?
North Carolina does not publish a list of named conditions. The test is whether a qualifying provider certifies that you require shielding from the sun.
How long does a North Carolina tint exemption last?
Five years from the date of issue, unless the Drivers Medical Evaluation Program sets a shorter term. Keep it in the vehicle.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in North Carolina?
Darker tint than G.S. 20-127 otherwise allows, on the vehicle the permit names.
Sources
- NCDMV - Window Tinting (official)
- N.C.G.S. 20-127 (North Carolina General Assembly) (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.