Get Your Delaware Medical Window Tint Exemption Online

Delaware: Everything You Need to Know

• Delaware Window Tint Exemption Laws

  Delaware's medical window tint exemption is authorized under Title 21, Section 4313(d) of the Delaware Code and administered by the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Individuals with qualifying medical conditions can receive certification from licensed physicians and legally install darker window tint.

  • The exemption provides a legal defense against conviction for window tint violations.
  • Exemption waivers are linked to your vehicle registration with no expiration date.
  • Waivers are non-transferable and become void upon sale or transfer of the vehicle.
  • A licensed physician, osteopathic medicine practitioner, or optometrist must certify your condition.
  • Any medical condition that makes tinted windows "medically necessary" for the owner or usual operator qualifies.
  • The exemption certificate must be kept in your vehicle at all times.
  • Delaware offers an online application process through dmv.de.gov.
• Documents You'll Need

  To apply for a new medical window tint exemption in Delaware, you'll need:

  • Application for Medical Waiver of Tinted Window Law (Form MV-495), completed and signed by your physician
  • Valid Delaware driver's license or Delaware ID card
  • Current vehicle registration with matching address
  • Vehicle information (VIN, year, make, model)

  If applying through TintedMD, we handle everything for you:

  • A licensed-Delaware physician evaluation completed 100% online
  • We submit the DMV application on your behalf
  • Your approved exemption certificate delivered via email, ready to keep in your vehicle

  If your waiver is lost or denied:

  • Contact Delaware DMV at (302) 744-2500 or [email protected]
  • Common denial reasons include: registration flags, suspended status, or incomplete prior waiver

  If you need an exemption for an additional vehicle:

  • Apply separately for each vehicle

  Note: The exemption certificate must be kept in your vehicle at all times and presented to law enforcement upon request.

• Legal Tint Limits

  Delaware law requires front windows to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 205 requirements. However, the state recognizes that certain medical conditions require additional protection from sunlight. With an approved medical exemption, your darker window tint becomes legally recognized, protecting both your health and your compliance with Delaware law.

  Standard Delaware Tint Limits (Without Exemption):

  • Windshield: Non-reflective tint permitted only above the AS-1 line.
  • Front Side Windows: Must meet FMVSS 205 requirements (70% VLT minimum). Anything darker is illegal without an exemption.
  • Back Side Windows: Any darkness permitted.
  • Rear Window: Any darkness permitted.

  With a Medical Exemption:

  • You may install window tint darker than standard legal limits on front side windows.
  • The exemption covers the driver and front passenger side windows.
  • There is no specific VLT percentage mandated for exemption holders; the physician determines appropriate tint level based on your medical condition.
  • Manufacturer's certificate for aftermarket tinting material must be conspicuously displayed on the vehicle.