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A Nevada medical tint exemption is approved by the Nevada Department of Public Safety, not by a doctor. Without an exemption, front side windows must be nonreflective and let in at least 35% of light (with a 7% tolerance), and darker front side tint can result in a citation. The process involves two parts:
Some drivers ask whether a Nevada medical exemption lets them tint their windows as dark as they want. The answer is no. The Department of Public Safety’s application form states that no window tint exemption less than 20% VLT will be approved, and the physician states the recommended tint percentage on the application. The exemption covers only the vehicles listed on the application and is not transferable if the vehicle is sold.
ForeverTint connects you with an independent licensed physician who reviews your medical history by chart review or, occasionally, a brief phone call. If you qualify, the physician’s signed certification is emailed to you so you can submit your exemption application to the Nevada Department of Public Safety.
It’s important for all Nevada drivers to understand the state’s window tint laws, even if you do not currently qualify for a Medical Window Tint Exemption. Nevada has specific regulations that control how dark your vehicle windows can legally be tinted. These laws are designed to maintain visibility and roadway safety while still allowing drivers privacy, glare reduction, and protection from Nevada’s intense sunlight and heat.
These limits mean that front side tint darker than 35% (with a 7% tolerance) requires an exemption from the Nevada Department of Public Safety. ForeverTint helps you find out whether you qualify for the physician certification that supports your application. Eligibility is determined by a licensed physician based on your medical history, and the Department of Public Safety decides whether to approve the exemption.
Traditionally, getting a physician certification for a Nevada tint exemption meant making an in-person doctor’s appointment. ForeverTint moves the physician review online:
*If the physician determines you do not qualify, you receive a full refund.
An independent licensed physician decides whether your condition qualifies. Conditions a physician may consider include:
Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which ultraviolet light can trigger skin rashes, joint pain, and fatigue. Physicians commonly advise people with lupus to limit UV exposure, including the UVA light that passes through car side windows.
Porphyrias are a group of disorders in which certain compounds build up in the body and react to light, causing blistering, burning pain, and skin damage after sun exposure. Avoiding sunlight is a central part of managing the cutaneous forms.
Xeroderma pigmentosum is a rare genetic disorder that prevents the body from repairing DNA damage caused by ultraviolet light. People with XP burn after minimal sun exposure and face a greatly increased risk of skin cancers and eye damage.
People with albinism produce little or no melanin, the pigment that helps protect skin and eyes from ultraviolet light. They are highly prone to sunburn and skin damage and often experience significant light sensitivity and glare.
Photosensitivity dermatitis is an abnormal skin reaction to sunlight that can cause redness, itching, swelling, and rash on exposed skin. It can be linked to an underlying condition or to medications, and limiting UV exposure helps prevent flare-ups.
A personal history of melanoma or other skin cancers means ongoing UV exposure is a serious concern. Dermatologists routinely advise these patients to reduce sun exposure wherever possible, including time spent driving.
Some eye conditions, such as uveitis, certain retinal disorders, and sensitivity following eye surgery, cause pain or impaired vision in bright light. A licensed physician or optometrist can assess whether reducing light exposure while driving is medically necessary.
Cockayne syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes extreme sensitivity to sunlight, along with other developmental and health effects. Strict sun protection is part of everyday care.
Bloom syndrome is a rare inherited disorder that causes sun-sensitive skin, often with a facial rash after sun exposure, and an increased lifetime risk of cancer. Limiting UV exposure is a standard precaution.
Vitiligo causes patches of skin to lose their pigment, leaving those areas without natural protection from ultraviolet light. Depigmented skin burns easily, so physicians often recommend extra sun protection.
Some autoimmune conditions, such as dermatomyositis, cause skin and muscle symptoms that worsen with sun exposure. Certain medications used to treat autoimmune disease can also increase sensitivity to light.
Healing burns, skin grafts, and scar tissue are more vulnerable to sun damage, and UV exposure can cause scars to darken. Physicians typically advise protecting these areas from direct sunlight.
Other diagnosed conditions, including sun sensitivity caused by medications, can make sun exposure a health concern. Describe your condition during intake, and an independent licensed physician will review your medical history and decide whether darker tint is medically necessary for you.
Under NAC 484D.280 and 484D.285 and the Department of Public Safety’s application form, the application includes:
You submit the application to the Nevada Highway Patrol, Department of Public Safety, 555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711. If the exemption is approved, the original is returned to you. The approved document, or a copy, must be carried in the vehicle at all times. If the vehicle is sold, the exemption is not transferable and the letter must be returned to the Department of Public Safety.
A physician’s certification by itself is not a Nevada exemption. Without an exemption approved by the Department of Public Safety, front side tint darker than Nevada’s limit can result in a citation, even if your medical condition is legitimate. Under NRS 484D.440, a tint violation is not a moving traffic violation. An exemption does not guarantee you will not be stopped or cited; officers retain discretion.
NRS 484D.440(3)(a): The prohibition on window tint does not apply to “A window that is […] to the right or left of the driver if the window is: (1) Nonreflective; and (2) Has a total light transmission through the combination, if any, of transparent material and safety glazing of not less than 35 percent with a tolerance of 7 percent.”
NRS 484D.440(6): “The Director may, by regulation, provide for exemptions and exceptions from the provisions of subsection 2.”
NAC 484D.280 and 484D.285: An application for a permit for an exemption is filed in writing with the Nevada Highway Patrol, Department of Public Safety. A medical exemption requires a sworn statement from the applicant’s treating physician that the applicant has a medical condition requiring the tint, and a sworn statement from the applicant that he or she is the primary driver.
Department of Public Safety Window Tint Exemption Application: “No window tint exemption less than 20% VLT will be approved by the Department of Public Safety.” “The approved document, or copy of, must be carried in the vehicle at all times.”
Source: NRS 484D.440 (exemption application: NAC 484D.280 to 484D.290; Nevada Department of Public Safety Window Tint Exemption Application)
Nevada law (NRS 484D.440) requires front side windows to be nonreflective and let in at least 35% of light, with a 7% tolerance; side windows behind the driver and the rear window may be any darkness if the vehicle has outside mirrors on both sides. The statute lets the Director provide exemptions by regulation, and the Nevada Department of Public Safety approves medical exemptions through its Window Tint Exemption Application. Without an exemption, darker front side tint can lead to a citation.
ForeverTint connects you with an independent licensed physician who reviews your medical history by chart review or, occasionally, a brief phone call. If you qualify, the physician’s signed certification is emailed to you. You then submit your exemption application to the Nevada Highway Patrol, Department of Public Safety, yourself, and the Department decides whether to approve it.
If an officer stops you for front side tint darker than Nevada’s limit and you cannot show an approved exemption, you can be cited. The Department of Public Safety’s form says the approved document, or a copy, must be carried in the vehicle at all times. Even with an exemption, officers retain discretion.
No. The Department of Public Safety’s application form states that no window tint exemption less than 20% VLT will be approved. The physician states the recommended tint percentage on the application, and the exemption covers only the vehicles listed.
Yes. A physician’s certification alone is not an exemption. You submit the Window Tint Exemption Application, with the physician section completed, to the Nevada Highway Patrol, Department of Public Safety, which decides whether to approve it and returns the original to you if it does.
First, a physician currently licensed in Nevada reviews your medical history and, if you qualify, completes the physician section of the Window Tint Exemption Application. Then you complete your section, listing each vehicle, and send the application to the Nevada Highway Patrol, Department of Public Safety, in Carson City. An approved exemption lasts 4 years for a temporary condition or indefinitely for a permanent, stable condition.
Nevada law does not list specific conditions; the physician certifies that darker tint is a medical necessity for your condition. Conditions a physician may consider include lupus, porphyria, xeroderma pigmentosum, albinism, photosensitivity dermatitis, melanoma and other skin cancers, and light-sensitive eye conditions. An independent licensed physician decides whether your condition qualifies.
Having a medical recommendation from a doctor for darker window tint does not guarantee you will not get a ticket. An officer can still give you a ticket at their own discretion.