How to get a window tint medical exemption in West Virginia
West Virginia grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. There is no state form — No agency is involved. The affidavit itself is the exemption and stays with the person. No fee is published.
| What | West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Form | No state form; the signed medical statement is the proof |
| Who certifies | A physician licensed to practise in West Virginia, by signed affidavit; An optometrist licensed to practise in West Virginia, by signed affidavit. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | Not stated |
| Keep in vehicle | Yes |
| What it covers | Tint darker than the section allows, for a vehicle registered in West Virginia to the person or their legal guardian |
The steps
- 1
Have a physician or optometrist licensed in West Virginia sign an affidavit stating that you have a physical condition requiring tint darker than the statute allows. A provider licensed elsewhere will not do.
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Check the registration. The exemption attaches to a vehicle registered in West Virginia in the name of the person with the condition, or in the name of their legal guardian.
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Keep the affidavit in the possession of the person with the condition, or their guardian. There is no form to file and no agency to apply to.
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A 2023 bill, SB 431, would have lowered the side window minimum to 18 percent. It was introduced only, so plan around the current 35 percent.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in West Virginia?
Have a physician or optometrist licensed in West Virginia sign an affidavit stating that you have a physical condition requiring tint darker than the statute allows. A provider licensed elsewhere will not do. Check the registration. The exemption attaches to a vehicle registered in West Virginia in the name of the person with the condition, or in the name of their legal guardian. Keep the affidavit in the possession of the person with the condition, or their guardian. There is no form to file and no agency to apply to. A 2023 bill, SB 431, would have lowered the side window minimum to 18 percent. It was introduced only, so plan around the current 35 percent.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in West Virginia?
There is no state form. West Virginia works from the certifying provider's signed statement, which you keep rather than file.
Who can sign a tint exemption in West Virginia?
A physician licensed to practise in West Virginia, by signed affidavit; An optometrist licensed to practise in West Virginia, by signed affidavit.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in West Virginia?
West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
Tint darker than the section allows, for a vehicle registered in West Virginia to the person or their legal guardian.
Sources
- W. Va. Code 17C-15-36a (official)
- W. Va. Code Article 17C-15 (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.