Get Your Louisiana Medical Window Tint Exemption Online

Louisiana: Everything You Need to Know

• Louisiana Window Tint Exemption Laws

  Louisiana's medical window tint exemption is authorized under Louisiana Revised Statutes R.S. 32:361.2 and administered by the Louisiana State Police. Individuals with qualifying photosensitive conditions can receive certification from licensed physicians and legally install darker window tint.

  • The exemption allows sunscreening material darker than standard limits on side windows and rear windows.
  • Exemption certificates are valid for 3 years from date of issuance (lifetime for ages 60+ or light-sensitive porphyria).
  • Certificates are non-transferable and become void upon sale or transfer of the vehicle.
  • A licensed optometrist, physician, ophthalmologist, or dermatologist must certify your condition on Form DPSSP 1060.
  • Qualifying conditions must be verifiable in the WHO ICD-9-CM classification, including Albinism, Lupus, and Porphyria.
  • For photophobia, the physician must explain why sunglasses are inadequate and confirm night driving ability.
  • The exemption certificate must be kept in your vehicle and a state-issued decal must be prominently displayed.
  • A criminal background check is required – persons convicted of violent crimes or drug offenses are ineligible.
  • 2025 Update: Louisiana Act 143 of 2025 changed standard tint limits effective August 1, 2025, reducing the front side window requirement from 40% VLT to 25% VLT.
• Documents You'll Need

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

  • Form DPSSP 1060 (Window Tint Medical Exemption Affidavit), completed and notarized
  • A photocopy of your valid Louisiana driver's license
  • Vehicle information (year, make, model, VIN, license plate)

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

  • A signed medical certification (Form DPSSP 1060 physician section) delivered via email within 24-48 hours

  If your certificate is lost or damaged:

  • Contact Louisiana State Police for replacement
  • Original certificate must be carried in vehicle at all times and is void if altered or falsified

  If you need an exemption for an additional vehicle:

  • Apply separately for each vehicle with Form DPSSP 1060

  Note: The exemption certificate must be kept in your vehicle at all times. Louisiana State Police issues a decal that must be prominently displayed on the vehicle.

• Legal Tint Limits

  Louisiana 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 an approved medical exemption, your darker window tint becomes legally recognized, protecting both your health and your compliance with Louisiana law.

  Standard Louisiana Tint Limits (Without Exemption) – Effective August 1, 2025:

  • Windshield: Non-reflective tint permitted only on top 5 inches or above AS-1 line. Tint below this line requires a medical exemption.
  • Front Side Windows: Must allow more than 25% of visible light (25% VLT). Anything darker is illegal without an exemption.
  • Back Side Windows: Minimum 25% VLT for sedans; SUVs and vans may use any darkness.
  • Rear Window: Minimum 12% VLT for sedans; SUVs and vans may use any darkness.
  • Reflectivity: Maximum 20% luminous reflectance on all windows.

  With a Medical Exemption:

  • You may install window tint darker than standard legal limits on all windows.
  • Exemption covers side windows and windows behind the driver.
  • Windshield tint below the top 6 inches is only permitted for patients with light-sensitive porphyria when specifically authorized by the physician.
  • There is no specific VLT percentage mandated for exemption holders; the physician determines appropriate tint level based on your medical condition.