Get Your Vermont Medical Window Tint Exemption Online

Vermont: Everything You Need to Know

• Vermont Window Tint Exemption Laws

  Vermont's medical window tint exemption is authorized under 23 V.S.A. § 1125 and administered by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. Individuals with qualifying medical conditions can apply for an exemption to legally install window tint on front side windows.

  • The exemption allows window tint on vent windows and front side windows immediately to the left and right of the operator only.
  • No tinting is permitted on the windshield, even with a medical exemption.
  • Exemption permits are valid for 4 years for temporary conditions, or indefinitely for permanent and stable conditions.
  • For indefinite permits, renewal does not require a new physician certification if the condition was previously certified as permanent and stable.
  • Permits are tied to specific vehicle(s) listed on the application and are non-transferable.
  • A licensed physician or optometrist must certify that shielding from the rays of the sun is a medical necessity.
  • Up to 3 vehicles can be listed on a single application.
  • The permit must be kept in the primary vehicle, with copies in each additional exempted vehicle.
  • The exemption terminates upon sale or transfer of the vehicle, and the seller must remove the tinting.
  • If the tint tears, bubbles, or prohibits clear vision, it must be removed or replaced.
  • The permit is subject to inspection by law enforcement upon request.
• Documents You'll Need

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

  • Completed Application Form VN-022 signed by a physician or optometrist certification stating that shielding from the rays of the sun is a medical necessity
  • Recommended VLT percentage specified by your physician
  • Vehicle information: plate number, year, make, model, and registered owner for each vehicle (up to 3)
  • Mail completed application to Vermont DMV

  Important: The physician specifies the recommended VLT percentage, and the DMV approves the final VLT limit on your permit.

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

  • A physician-certified application Form VN-022, ready for DMV submission

  Note:

  The permit must be kept in your vehicle at all times and presented to law enforcement upon request. If you sell or transfer the vehicle, the exemption terminates and you must remove the tinting before sale.

• Legal Tint Limits

  Vermont law sets specific limits on how dark your vehicle windows can be tinted. With an approved medical exemption, you can legally install tint on front side windows, protecting both your health and your compliance with Vermont law.

  Standard Vermont Tint Limits (Without Exemption):

  • Windshield: Non-reflective tint permitted only above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
  • Front Side Windows: No aftermarket tint is allowed. Any tinting is illegal without an exemption.
  • Back Side Windows: Any darkness can be used.
  • Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.
  • Dual side mirrors required if rear side or rear window is obstructed.

  With a Medical Exemption:

  • Front Side Windows: May be tinted to the VLT percentage approved by the DMV (specified by your physician).
  • Vent Windows: May be tinted to the approved VLT percentage.
  • Windshield: NO tinting permitted, even with a medical exemption.
  • Back Side Windows: Already permitted at any darkness (no exemption needed).
  • Rear Window: Already permitted at any darkness (no exemption needed).
  • Dual side mirrors still required if rear windows are tinted.