Get Your New York Medical Window Tint Exemption Online

No. A medical tint exemption does not allow windshield tint below the AS-1 line in New York. The law permits non-reflective tint only on the top 6 inches of the windshield, even when you have a valid medical exemption.

If you are stopped, present your valid MV-80W documentation and the required copy of your driver license when requested. Law enforcement may verify your exemption and documentation with DMV records, so keep your paperwork current and available.

No. New York requires a qualifying medical condition to be certified by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner following an examination. Self-reported symptoms alone are not enough to qualify for a medical tint exemption.

Generally, no. A New York tint exemption is connected to the specific vehicle registration listed on the application. Rental and short-term lease vehicles typically do not qualify in the same way as an owned or regularly registered vehicle. For leased vehicles, check with the New York DMV for your specific situation.

Processing times can vary depending on DMV workload and the completeness of your application. You must submit the required MV-80W form along with the requested license and vehicle registration documentation. TintedMD can help prepare your physician-signed documentation, but DMV controls the final review and processing time.

New York does not charge a separate DMV filing fee specifically for reviewing an MV-80W medical tint exemption. However, you may have costs associated with the medical evaluation and certification required to complete the application.

No. New York has the strictest window tint laws in the country – all windows must allow at least 70% VLT. Without a completed MV-80W form with physician certification, you'll fail inspection and get ticketed. TintedMD provides the required doctor certification 100% online – no office visit, no waiting weeks for an appointment.

We provide the completed Page 2 of Form MV-80W (Medical Practitioner's Statement) along with a copy of the provider's NYS professional license. Your signed documentation is delivered digitally, ready to submit to DMV. Without this, you cannot obtain the exemption.

TintedMD offers the lowest cost in the US for medical window tint exemption certifications. You only pay if our licensed physician approves your evaluation – 100% money-back guarantee. We also offer interest-free payment plans to make it even more affordable.

New York specifies qualifying conditions: albinism, chronic actinic dermatitis/actinic reticuloid, dermatomyositis, lupus erythematosus, porphyria, xeroderma pigmentosum, severe drug photosensitivity (prolonged treatment), photophobia associated with an ophthalmic or neurological disorder, and any other condition causing severe photosensitivity where you must be shielded from direct sunlight.

The examination date on Form MV-80W must be within 60 days of submitting the form to DMV. If more than 60 days have passed, you'll need a new evaluation.

Yes. New York allows exemptions for someone who is a "regular, habitual passenger" in the vehicle. Page 1 of Form MV-80W has a section for this – you'll need to explain your relationship to the vehicle owner and how often you ride in the vehicle.

No. The exemption is vehicle-specific. If you get a new vehicle, you must submit a new MV-80W application with updated vehicle info and a new medical certification (exam within 60 days of submission).

New York law does not specify a maximum darkness for exempt vehicles. Your physician determines the VLT percentage needed based on your condition, and the DMV approves accordingly.