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Common Conditions That Qualify for
Medical Tint Exemption
Autoimmune Disorders
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Discoid and Cutaneous Lupus
- Dermatomyositis (Classic/Juvenile)
- Scleroderma and Mixed Connective
- Other Photosensitive Autoimmune
Skin Disorders
- Total or Facial Vitiligo
- Chronic Actinic Dermatitis
- Photosensitive Eczema Types
- Solar Urticaria (Sun Allergy)
- Polymorphous Light Eruption
Eye Conditions
- Photophobia (Light Sensitivity)
- Cataracts and Glaucoma
- Macular Degeneration Issues
- Retinitis Pigmentosa Types
- Post-Surgery Light Sensitivity
Neurological Pain
- Chronic Migraines (Light-Triggered)
- Migraine-Associated Photophobia
- Cluster Headaches with Aura
- Post-Concussion Light Sensitivity
- Neurological Light Intolerance
Genetic Conditions
- Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP Types)
- Oculocutaneous Albinism (OCA)
- Porphyria / Erythropoietic Proto
- Cockayne Syndrome Variants
- Bloom Syndrome and Related
Drug Photosensitivity
- Tetracycline Antibiotics (Doxy)
- Chemotherapy Medications
- Retinoids Like Isotretinoin
- NSAIDs and Diuretics
- Psychiatric/Cardiac Medications
New Mexico: Everything You Need to Know
New Mexico Window Tint Exemption Laws
New Mexico allows medical exemptions for window tint under NMSA § 66-3-846.1(E). Individuals with physical conditions requiring protection from sunlight can legally exceed standard tint limits with proper medical documentation.
- The exemption requires an affidavit signed by a licensed New Mexico physician or optometrist.
- The affidavit must state you have a physical condition that makes darker window tint necessary.
- The vehicle must be registered in your name (or your legal guardian's name).
- The affidavit must be in your possession at all times while in the vehicle.
- Legal guardians can hold the affidavit on behalf of the person with the medical condition.
- No expiration date is specified in the statute.
- No state filing or registration required – the affidavit itself is your exemption.
- Violation without exemption is a petty misdemeanor with fine.
Documents You’ll Need
New Mexico requires a physician's affidavit for medical window tint exemptions. You need:
- An affidavit signed by a licensed New Mexico physician OR optometrist
- The affidavit must state you have a physical condition requiring sun screening material beyond legal limits
The affidavit should include:
- Your name and the physician's name
- Date of issuance
- Your diagnosis/physical condition
- Statement that window tint exceeding legal limits is medically necessary
- Physician's signature and credentials
Vehicle Registration Requirement:
- The vehicle must be registered in YOUR name or your legal guardian's name
- The exemption does not apply to vehicles registered in someone else's name
If applying through a telehealth service like TintedMD, you can get your evaluation done completely online. You'll receive:
- A signed physician affidavit delivered via email within 24-48 hours, ready to keep in your vehicle
Note:
The affidavit must be in your possession (or your legal guardian's) at all times while being transported in the vehicle.
Legal Tint Limits
New Mexico already has relatively permissive tint laws (20% VLT), but medical exemptions allow you to go even darker or tint areas normally restricted.
Standard New Mexico Tint Limits (Without Exemption):
- Windshield: Top 5 inches or AS-1 line only. Must be nonreflective. No red, yellow, or amber colors.
- Front Side Windows: 20% VLT minimum. Must be nonreflective.
- Back Side Windows: 20% VLT minimum. Must be nonreflective.
- Rear Window: 20% VLT minimum. Must be nonreflective.
- Prohibited Colors: Red, yellow, and amber on all windows.
- Reflectivity: Must be nonreflective on all windows.
With a Medical Exemption:
- You may install window tint darker than the standard 20% VLT limit.
- Front windshield tinting below the AS-1 line may be permitted based on medical necessity.
- Your physician determines the appropriate tint level based on your condition.
- Prohibited colors (red, yellow, amber) still apply even with exemption.
- Dual side mirrors required if rear visibility is reduced.
How to Get Your Doctor-Signed Exemption Form
See If You Qualify
(5 minutes)
Answer simple questions about your qualifying condition to confirm eligibility for a medical window tint exemption.
Complete Medical Questionnaire
Fill out your medical history questionnaire – all online, from any device.
Licensed Doctor Evaluation
New Mexico-licensed physician will conduct your medical evaluation and review your condition.
Your Affidavit Is Generated
Your physician-signed affidavit will be completed, signed, and uploaded to your patient portal.
Get Your Signed Exemption Form
Download and print your physician-signed affidavit to keep in your vehicle. We're also happy to mail it to you.
See If You Qualify
(5 minutes)
Answer simple questions about your qualifying condition to confirm eligibility for a medical window tint exemption.
Complete Medical Questionnaire
Fill out your medical history questionnaire – all online, from any device.
Licensed Doctor Evaluation
New Mexico-licensed physician will conduct your medical evaluation and review your condition.
Your Affidavit Is Generated
Your physician-signed affidavit will be completed, signed, and uploaded to your patient portal.
Get Your Signed Exemption Form
Download and print your physician-signed affidavit to keep in your vehicle. We're also happy to mail it to you.
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Benefits of Having Medical Tint Exemption
Legal Protection
No Renewal Required
UV Protection
All Windows Covered
FAQs
Why do I need TintedMD? Can’t I just get my windows tinted?
No. New Mexico law requires a physician-signed affidavit before you can legally have window tint darker than 20% VLT or tint your windshield. Without this medical documentation, you're looking at a petty misdemeanor and up to $75 fine. TintedMD provides this required doctor affidavit 100% online within a few hours – no office visit, no waiting weeks for an appointment.
What exactly does TintedMD provide?
We provide the physician-signed affidavit required under NMSA § 66-3-846.1(E) that legally authorizes darker window tint. Your signed affidavit is delivered digitally within 24-48 hours, ready to keep in your vehicle. Without this documentation, you cannot legally tint beyond standard limits.
How much does TintedMD cost?
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.
What medical conditions qualify for a New Mexico window tint exemption?
New Mexico law authorizes exemptions for anyone with a "physical condition" that makes darker window tint necessary. This includes Lupus, Albinism, Xeroderma Pigmentosum, Photophobia, Cataracts, Porphyria, severe migraines, and any other condition where sunlight exposure causes medical harm. The physician must specify the condition in the affidavit.
How long is a New Mexico window tint exemption valid?
New Mexico law does not specify an expiration date. Your physician affidavit remains valid for as long as your medical condition exists. We recommend updating your documentation if your condition changes or your affidavit is several years old.
What windows can I tint with an exemption?
New Mexico's medical exemption allows window tint darker than the standard 20% VLT limit on all windows. It also permits tinting your windshield below the AS-1 line if medically necessary. Red, yellow, and amber colors remain prohibited even with an exemption.
Does the vehicle have to be registered in my name?
Yes. New Mexico law requires the vehicle to be registered in your name or your legal guardian's name. The exemption doesn't apply to vehicles registered to someone else, even if you're driving with valid documentation.
How dark can my tint be with a medical exemption?
New Mexico does not specify a VLT percentage for medical exemptions – your physician determines the appropriate darkness based on your condition. The exemption allows you to go darker than the standard 20% VLT and potentially tint your windshield below the AS-1 line if medically necessary.
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