Get Your Florida Medical Window Tint Exemption Online

Florida: Everything You Need to Know

• Florida Window Tint Exemption Laws

  Florida's medical window tint exemption is authorized under Florida Statute 316.29545 and administered by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). Individuals with qualifying photosensitive conditions can receive certification from licensed physicians and legally install darker window tint.

  • The exemption allows sunscreening material on the windshield, side windows, and windows behind the driver.

  • Exemption certificates have no expiration date and are valid for the lifetime of vehicle ownership.

  • Certificates are non-transferable and become void upon sale or transfer of the vehicle.

  • A licensed physician must certify your condition on Form HSMV 83390.

  • Qualifying conditions include Lupus, Dermatomyositis, Albinism, Vitiligo, Xeroderma Pigmentosum, and other autoimmune diseases.

  • Lupus and Dermatomyositis require a positive ANA titer for certification.

  • The exemption certificate must be kept in your vehicle and presented to law enforcement upon request.

  • Submitting false medical information is subject to penalties of perjury under Florida law.
• Documents You'll Need

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

  • Form HSMV 83390, completed and signed by a licensed medical professional

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

  The Physician's Statement of Certification must be completed by one of the following:

  • Licensed physician, dermatologist, physician assistant, advanced registered nurse practitioner

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

  • A signed medical certification (Form HSMV 83390) delivered via email within 24-48 hours, ready for submission to FLHSMV

  If your certificate is lost or damaged, you'll need:

  • Form HSMV 83390 (check "Duplicate" box – Physician's Statement NOT required, already on file)

  • Lost-in-transit replacement: No additional fee if requested within 180 days of issue date

  If you need an exemption for an additional vehicle:

  • Form HSMV 83390 for the new vehicle (Physician's Statement NOT required, already on file)

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  Note:

  The exemption certificate must be kept in your vehicle at all times and presented to law enforcement upon request.

• Legal Tint Limits

  Florida 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 Florida law.

  Standard Florida 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 15% VLT for sedans; SUVs and vans may go darker.

  • Rear Window: Minimum 15% VLT for sedans; darker options permitted for SUVs and vans.

  • Front Side Reflectivity: No more than 25% reflective.

  • Back Side Reflectivity: No more than 35% 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.