Get Your Mississippi Medical Window Tint Exemption Online

Mississippi: Everything You Need to Know

• Mississippi Window Tint Exemption Laws

  Mississippi's medical window tint exemption is authorized under Mississippi Code § 63-7-59(4) and administered by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Individuals with qualifying photosensitive conditions can receive certification from licensed physicians and legally install darker window tint.

  • The exemption allows tinted film or darkening material on the windshield and all windows of your vehicle.

  • Exemption applies to vehicles you own, operate, or regularly travel in as a passenger.

  • Certificate of Medical Exemption is issued through your county tax collector's office.

  • A licensed physician must sign the Tint Waiver Affidavit certifying your condition.

  • Qualifying conditions include any "physical condition or disease that is seriously aggravated by minimum exposure to sunlight."

  • The exemption certificate must be prominently displayed on your vehicle dashboard.
• Documents You'll Need

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

  • Tint Waiver Affidavit (Form from Mississippi Department of Public Safety), completed and signed by a licensed medical professional

  • A photocopy of your valid Mississippi driver's license or Mississippi ID card

  • Submit your completed affidavit to the Tax Collector's Office in the county where your vehicle is registered.

  The affidavit must include:

  • Your name (applicant)

  • Your medical condition(s)

  • Statement that your condition is "seriously aggravated by minimum exposure to sunlight"

  • Physician's name and signature

  • Your signature

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

  • A signed Tint Waiver Affidavit delivered via email within 24-48 hours, ready for submission to your county tax collector

  Note: The Certificate of Medical Exemption must be prominently displayed on your vehicle dashboard at all times and presented to law enforcement upon request.

• Legal Tint Limits

  Mississippi 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 Mississippi law.

  Standard Mississippi Tint Limits (Without Exemption):

  • Windshield: Non-reflective tint permitted only above the AS-1 line. Tint below this line requires a medical exemption.

  • Front Side Windows: Must allow more than 28% of visible light (28% VLT). Anything darker is illegal without an exemption.

  • Back Side Windows: Minimum 28% VLT for sedans; SUVs and vans may use any darkness.

  • Rear Window: Minimum 28% VLT for sedans; darker options permitted for SUVs and vans.

  • Front Side Reflectivity: No more than 20% reflective.

  • Back Side Reflectivity: No more than 20% reflective.

  With a Medical Exemption:

  • You may install window tint darker than standard legal limits on all windows, including below 28% VLT on front side windows.

  • Exemption covers windshield (below AS-1 line), all side windows, and rear window.

  • There is no specific VLT percentage mandated for exemption holders; the physician determines appropriate tint level based on your medical condition.

  • Tint on front side windows can be darker than standard limits with proper medical documentation.

  • Windshield tint below the AS-1 line is permitted with exemption, though full windshield tint darkness varies by medical necessity.