How to get a window tint medical exemption in Vermont
Vermont grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. The paperwork is Window Tint Medical Exemption permit application (form VN-022), handled by Vermont DMV, by permit from the Commissioner. No fee is published.
| What | Vermont |
|---|---|
| Form | VN-022 — Window Tint Medical Exemption permit application |
| Who certifies | A licensed physician, by certification on the application; A licensed optometrist, by certification on the application. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | Four years. The certification is renewed every four years, but once a provider has certified the condition as permanent and stable you may renew without a new provider signature |
| Keep in vehicle | Yes |
| What it covers | Only the vent windows and the side windows immediately to the left and right of the operator. Vermont's exemption is the narrowest in this set. |
| Submit to | Vermont DMV |
The steps
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Have a licensed physician or optometrist certify on form VN-022 that you need shielding from sunlight for a medical reason.
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Apply to the Commissioner, who grants the exemption. Unlike the affidavit states, Vermont issues an actual permit.
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Understand the limit of what it buys: the vent windows and the side windows immediately left and right of the operator, and nothing else. Not the windshield, not the back glass.
- 4
Diarise the four-year renewal. If the certifying provider recorded the condition as permanent and stable, the renewal needs no new provider form.
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Know that selling the car ends it. The exemption terminates on transfer of the approved vehicle, and the film has to come off at that point.
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Read the current inspection manual before tinting anything. Act 165 of 2024 changed the underlying standard with effect from 1 July 2026, and the DMV was directed to revise the Periodic Inspection Manual to match.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in Vermont?
Have a licensed physician or optometrist certify on form VN-022 that you need shielding from sunlight for a medical reason. Apply to the Commissioner, who grants the exemption. Unlike the affidavit states, Vermont issues an actual permit. Understand the limit of what it buys: the vent windows and the side windows immediately left and right of the operator, and nothing else. Not the windshield, not the back glass. Diarise the four-year renewal. If the certifying provider recorded the condition as permanent and stable, the renewal needs no new provider form. Know that selling the car ends it. The exemption terminates on transfer of the approved vehicle, and the film has to come off at that point. Read the current inspection manual before tinting anything. Act 165 of 2024 changed the underlying standard with effect from 1 July 2026, and the DMV was directed to revise the Periodic Inspection Manual to match.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in Vermont?
Window Tint Medical Exemption permit application, form VN-022, from Vermont DMV, by permit from the Commissioner.
Who can sign a tint exemption in Vermont?
A licensed physician, by certification on the application; A licensed optometrist, by certification on the application.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in Vermont?
Vermont 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 Vermont tint exemption last?
Four years. The certification is renewed every four years, but once a provider has certified the condition as permanent and stable you may renew without a new provider signature. Keep it in the vehicle.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in Vermont?
Only the vent windows and the side windows immediately to the left and right of the operator. Vermont's exemption is the narrowest in this set.
Sources
- 23 V.S.A. 1125 (official)
- Vermont DMV - Window Tint Medical Exemption (VN-022) (official)
- Vermont Act 165 of 2024, as enacted (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.