Get Your Georgia Medical Window Tint Exemption Online

Georgia: Everything You Need to Know

• Georgia Window Tint Exemption Laws

  Georgia's medical window tint exemption is authorized under O.C.G.A. § 40-8-73.1 and administered by the DPS (Georgia Department of Public Safety). Individuals with qualifying medical conditions can apply for a limited exemption to legally install darker window tint.

  • The exemption allows window tint as dark as 23% VLT on side and rear windows (9% darker than the standard 32% limit).

  • No tinting is permitted on the windshield, even with a medical exemption.

  • Exemption certificates are valid for 4 years from the approval date.

  • Certificates are tied to a specific vehicle (VIN listed on application) and are non-transferable.

  • A licensed physician or optometrist must sign the attestation on Form DPS-431 and provide a separate detailed letter on official letterhead.

  • The condition must require visible light reduction that cannot be addressed by protective eyewear or standard legal tint.

  • Conditions based solely on family history are not eligible.

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

  • Submitting false medical information is a felony under Georgia law.
• Documents You'll Need

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

  • Completed Application Form DPS-431, attested by physician/optometrist

  • Physician or optometrist letter on official letterhead explaining why your condition requires visible light reduction

  • Vehicle information: year, make, VIN, and license plate number

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

  • Licensed physician (MD or DO)

  • Licensed optometrist

  Note: Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and LPNs are NOT authorized to sign the certification in Georgia.

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

  • A signed medical certification letter on official letterhead delivered via email, ready to submit with your DPS application

  If you need an exemption for an additional vehicle:

  • You must submit a new application (Form DPS-431) with a new physician letter and a fee for each vehicle

  Note:

  The application and physician letter must be mailed directly from the medical office to DPS. If you sell the vehicle, the exemption must be returned to DPS – it is not transferable.

• Legal Tint Limits

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

  Standard Georgia Tint Limits (Without Exemption):

  • Windshield: Non-reflective tint permitted only on the top 6 inches.

  • Front Side Windows: Must allow more than 32% of visible light (32% VLT). Anything darker is illegal without an exemption.

  • Back Side Windows: Minimum 32% VLT for sedans; SUVs and vans may use any darkness.

  • Rear Window: Minimum 32% VLT for sedans; SUVs and vans may use any darkness.

  • Reflectivity: No more than 20% reflective on any window.

  With a Medical Exemption:

  • Front Side Windows: May be tinted as dark as 23% VLT (±3% tolerance).

  • Back Side Windows: May be tinted as dark as 23% VLT (±3% tolerance).

  • Rear Window: May be tinted as dark as 23% VLT (±3% tolerance).

  • Windshield: NO tinting permitted, even with a medical exemption.

  • Reflectivity limit of 20% still applies.