Get Your Indiana Medical Window Tint Exemption Online

Indiana: Everything You Need to Know

• Indiana Window Tint Exemption Laws

  Indiana's medical window tint exemption is authorized under Indiana Code § 9-19-19-4 and does not require state application. Individuals who are required for medical reasons to be shielded from the direct rays of the sun can receive certification from licensed physicians or optometrists and legally install darker window tint.

  • The exemption applies to vehicles owned by individuals required for medical reasons to be shielded from the sun.
  • The exemption also applies if a habitual passenger requires medical protection from sunlight.
  • A physician or optometrist licensed to practice in Indiana must attest to the medical condition.
  • The physician's or optometrist's certification must be carried in the vehicle at all times.
  • Certifications must be renewed annually.
  • Tint installers may legally perform darker tint work upon receiving a physician's or optometrist's statement.
  • A vehicle may be stopped to determine compliance, but cannot be searched solely due to a tint violation.
• Documents You'll Need

  To obtain a medical window tint exemption in Indiana, you'll need:

  • A physician's or optometrist's certification attesting to your medical condition
  • The certification must state you are required for medical reasons to be shielded from the direct rays of the sun

  If applying through a telehealth service like TintedMD, you can get your evaluation done completely online. You'll receive:

  • A signed physician's certification delivered via email within 24-48 hours, ready to keep in your vehicle

  If you need to renew your certification:

  • Indiana requires annual renewal of medical exemption certifications

  To get your windows tinted:

  • Present your physician's or optometrist's statement to the tint installer
  • The installer may legally perform darker tint work upon receiving proper documentation

  Note: The physician's or optometrist's certification must be kept in your vehicle at all times and presented to law enforcement upon request. Indiana does not require a separate state application – your physician's certification is your exemption.

• Legal Tint Limits

  Indiana law sets specific limits on how dark your vehicle windows can be tinted. However, the state recognizes that certain medical conditions require additional protection from sunlight. With a valid physician's certification, your darker window tint becomes legally recognized, protecting both your health and your compliance with Indiana law.

  Standard Indiana Tint Limits (Without Exemption):

  • Windshield: Non-reflective tint permitted only above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
  • Front Side Windows: Must allow more than 30% of light in (30% VLT minimum).
  • Back Side Windows: Must allow more than 30% of light in for sedans; SUVs and trucks may use any darkness.
  • Rear Window: Must allow more than 30% of light in for sedans; SUVs and trucks may use any darkness.
  • Reflectivity: Maximum 25% solar reflectance on all windows.

  With a Medical Exemption:

  • You may install window tint darker than standard legal limits on all windows.
  • The exemption covers the vehicle owner or habitual passenger with the medical condition.
  • There is no specific VLT percentage mandated for exemption holders; the physician determines appropriate protection based on your medical condition.
  • The exemption allows darker tint that would otherwise prevent occupants from being easily identified through the window.