How to get a window tint medical exemption in Wisconsin
Wisconsin grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. There is no state form — Wisconsin Department of Transportation - the statement is held by the driver, not filed with the Department. No fee is published.
| What | Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Form | No state form; the signed medical statement is the proof |
| Who certifies | The treating physician, by written statement; A Christian Science practitioner, by written statement. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | As long as the statement says: the certifier must state whether the condition is temporary or permanent, and film for a temporary condition comes off when that period ends |
| Keep in vehicle | Yes |
| What it covers | Darker film than the ordinary limit, but never below 35 percent light transmission through glazing and film together, and never reflective |
The steps
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Note first who the exemption is for. Wisconsin extends it to the vehicle owner or an immediate family member, so a parent can tint for a child.
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Have the treating physician or Christian Science practitioner write a statement. The rule is specific about its contents: it must identify the patient, name the medical condition, say whether the condition is temporary or permanent, and identify the vehicle by make, model, year and VIN.
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Because the statement names one vehicle by VIN, a second car needs its own statement.
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Keep the statement in the vehicle at all times.
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Know the three events that end it: the vehicle is sold, the person no longer lives in the owner's household, or a temporary condition's stated period runs out. The film must come off at that point.
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Do not expect the exemption to buy unlimited darkness. Glazing plus film must still pass 35 percent, and reflective film is barred outright.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in Wisconsin?
Note first who the exemption is for. Wisconsin extends it to the vehicle owner or an immediate family member, so a parent can tint for a child. Have the treating physician or Christian Science practitioner write a statement. The rule is specific about its contents: it must identify the patient, name the medical condition, say whether the condition is temporary or permanent, and identify the vehicle by make, model, year and VIN. Because the statement names one vehicle by VIN, a second car needs its own statement. Keep the statement in the vehicle at all times. Know the three events that end it: the vehicle is sold, the person no longer lives in the owner's household, or a temporary condition's stated period runs out. The film must come off at that point. Do not expect the exemption to buy unlimited darkness. Glazing plus film must still pass 35 percent, and reflective film is barred outright.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in Wisconsin?
There is no state form. Wisconsin works from the certifying provider's signed statement, which you keep rather than file.
Who can sign a tint exemption in Wisconsin?
The treating physician, by written statement; A Christian Science practitioner, by written statement.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin tint exemption last?
As long as the statement says: the certifier must state whether the condition is temporary or permanent, and film for a temporary condition comes off when that period ends. Keep it in the vehicle.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in Wisconsin?
Darker film than the ordinary limit, but never below 35 percent light transmission through glazing and film together, and never reflective.
Sources
- Wis. Admin. Code Trans 305.29(5)(a) (official)
- Wis. Admin. Code Trans 305.29(8) - the written statement (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.