How to get a window tint medical exemption in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. The paperwork is Vehicle Window Tint fact sheet and exemption application (form FS-SUN), handled by PennDOT Medical Unit, in consultation with the Medical Advisory Board. No fee is published.
| What | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Form | FS-SUN — Vehicle Window Tint fact sheet and exemption application |
| Who certifies | A licensed physician; A licensed optometrist. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | Not stated |
| Keep in vehicle | Yes |
| What it covers | Colorless window tint products that filter incoming ultraviolet light |
| Submit to | PennDOT Medical Unit (717) 787-9662 |
The steps
- 1
Check that you are the vehicle owner or registrant, or a household member who regularly drives the vehicle — the statute covers those people.
- 2
Have a licensed physician or optometrist certify your physical condition to the department. The condition must be one the department, in consultation with the Medical Advisory Board, determines justifies the exemption.
- 3
Complete PennDOT's application, describing the vehicle by make, year, model and VIN, and attach the medical certification of need.
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Send it to the PennDOT Medical Unit, then keep the certificate in the vehicle, show it to a police officer on request, and submit it at inspection.
- 5
If you later sell the vehicle, remove and destroy the certificate and give the buyer a notarised statement about the tint removal.
Which conditions qualify
Pennsylvania 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
- Dark or shaded tint — the exemption covers colorless film that filters ultraviolet light
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in Pennsylvania?
Check that you are the vehicle owner or registrant, or a household member who regularly drives the vehicle — the statute covers those people. Have a licensed physician or optometrist certify your physical condition to the department. The condition must be one the department, in consultation with the Medical Advisory Board, determines justifies the exemption. Complete PennDOT's application, describing the vehicle by make, year, model and VIN, and attach the medical certification of need. Send it to the PennDOT Medical Unit, then keep the certificate in the vehicle, show it to a police officer on request, and submit it at inspection. If you later sell the vehicle, remove and destroy the certificate and give the buyer a notarised statement about the tint removal.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in Pennsylvania?
Vehicle Window Tint fact sheet and exemption application, form FS-SUN, from PennDOT Medical Unit, in consultation with the Medical Advisory Board.
Who can sign a tint exemption in Pennsylvania?
A licensed physician; A licensed optometrist.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania does not publish a list of named conditions. The test is whether a qualifying provider certifies that you require shielding from the sun. Refused: Dark or shaded tint — the exemption covers colorless film that filters ultraviolet light.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in Pennsylvania?
Colorless window tint products that filter incoming ultraviolet light.
Sources
- PennDOT fact sheet FS-SUN, Vehicle Window Tint (April 2025) (official)
- 75 Pa.C.S. 4524 (Pennsylvania General Assembly) (official)
- PennDOT Pub. 45, Inspection Regulations, Subchapter O - Vehicle Sun Screening Device (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.