NJ Medical Tint Exemption rules give some New Jersey drivers a legal path to add approved sunscreening to the windshield and front side windows for medical reasons. Without this exemption, New Jersey is strict about aftermarket tint on the windshield and front side windows.
At TWC Wraps, we offer premium window tint in Randolph, NJ | Dover & Morris County, NJ using STEK window tint. Our shop helps drivers understand their tint options before choosing film, shade, and placement. We cannot approve a medical exemption, but we can help you understand what documents New Jersey requires before front window sunscreening can be installed.
This guide explains how the NJ Medical Tint Exemption works, who may qualify, how to apply, what forms are involved, and what to bring when you are ready to talk with a tint shop.
Table of Contents
- What Is an NJ Medical Tint Exemption?
- Why New Jersey Treats Front Window Tint Differently
- Who May Qualify for an NJ Medical Tint Exemption?
- Conditions Listed on the NJ Sunscreening Form
- How to Apply for an NJ Medical Tint Exemption
- What Happens After NJMVC Approval?
- How Long Does the NJ Medical Tint Exemption Last?
- NJ Medical Tint Exemption VLT Rules
- Common Reasons Applications Get Rejected
- Can You Use One Exemption on More Than One Vehicle?
- What to Bring to a Window Tint Shop
- Window Tint in Randolph, NJ | Dover & Morris County, NJ
- FAQs About NJ Medical Tint Exemption
- Sources Used
What Is an NJ Medical Tint Exemption?
An NJ Medical Tint Exemption is an approval from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission that lets a qualifying driver or vehicle owner install approved sunscreening on the windshield and/or front side windows.
The NJMVC calls this window sunscreening. It means a transparent film is applied to the glass to reduce sunlight, radiation, and heat. For most New Jersey drivers, aftermarket tint is not allowed on the windshield or front side windows. With an approved NJ Medical Tint Exemption, a qualifying vehicle may receive certain approved sunscreening.
Here is why this matters: you cannot get front window tint first and ask for approval later. NJMVC says you may not have the windows sunscreened until approval is received.
If you have a qualifying condition, the proper path starts with the MVC Sunscreening 1 form, a physician section, and a valid prescription. After NJMVC reviews the paperwork, you may receive temporary approval that lets you visit an approved licensed installer.
Why New Jersey Treats Front Window Tint Differently
New Jersey tint rules focus heavily on the windshield and front side windows because those windows affect driver visibility and law enforcement visibility.
Rear windows give drivers more tint choice. The front windows do not. That is why drivers often hear different answers when they ask, “Is tint legal in New Jersey?” The answer depends on which window you mean.
For most drivers:
- Windshield aftermarket tint is not allowed.
- Front driver-side window tint is not allowed.
- Front passenger-side window tint is not allowed.
- Rear side windows may be tinted.
- Rear glass may be tinted.
- Medical sunscreening requires NJMVC approval first.
The real question is not just how dark the tint can be. The better question is whether that window can legally be tinted in New Jersey.
Who May Qualify for an NJ Medical Tint Exemption?
An NJ Medical Tint Exemption is for people with certain medical conditions involving ophthalmic or dermatological photosensitivity. That means the person has a light-sensitive eye or skin condition that may require reduced sunlight exposure inside a vehicle.
New Jersey regulation says an owner or lessee of a vehicle may apply when the vehicle is driven by or regularly transports a person with a medical condition involving ophthalmic or dermatological photosensitivity.
This can include the driver, but it can also include a passenger who is regularly transported in the vehicle.
What this means:
- The vehicle does not always have to be used only by the patient.
- The vehicle information must match the New Jersey registration details.
- The exemption is tied to a vehicle.
- The medical condition must be certified by a qualified physician or ophthalmologist.
- Dermatological cases may require photo-testing details.
TWC Wraps cannot decide whether you qualify. That decision belongs to NJMVC after it reviews your completed form, physician details, prescription, and supporting medical information.
Conditions Listed on the NJ Sunscreening Form
The MVC Sunscreening 1 form lists medical conditions tied to photosensitivity. The form includes:
- Polymorphous light eruption
- Persistent light reactivity
- Actinic reticuloid
- Porphyrins
- Solar urticaria
- Lupus erythematosus
- Chronic actinic dermatitis
- Photosensitive eczema
- Skin cancers with a diagnosis of chronic actinic dermatitis
- Other photosensitive disorders or conditions
Let’s break it down. The form asks the physician to describe the patient’s condition, treatment, and the type of light sensitivity involved. It may ask about UVA, UVB, near UV, visible light, or other action spectra.
For dermatological photosensitivity, New Jersey materials may require photo-testing information. That helps NJMVC decide what type of sunscreening may be approved.
If you think you may qualify, talk with your doctor first. The physician section is not optional. NJMVC will not review the application unless the medical portion is filled out, signed, and supported with a valid prescription.
How to Apply for an NJ Medical Tint Exemption
The NJ Medical Tint Exemption application is handled through NJMVC. The main form is called MVC Sunscreening 1.
Step 1: Get the MVC Sunscreening 1 Form
You can download the MVC Sunscreening 1 form from the NJMVC website. NJMVC also says you can request the form by emailing [email protected] or by calling 609-984-2973.
Before filling it out, read the form instructions. Small errors can slow the review or lead to rejection.
Step 2: Fill Out Vehicle Information
The vehicle information must match the New Jersey registration. This includes the vehicle make, model, year, plate number, and VIN.
The exemption is tied to the vehicle listed on the form. If you change vehicles later, you need to apply for that new vehicle.
Step 3: Fill Out Owner Information
The owner information must match the registration information. If your address is wrong with NJMVC, fix that before sending the sunscreening application.
This helps avoid delays caused by mismatched records.
Step 4: Have the Physician Section Completed
Your physician must fill out and sign the medical section. The form instructions say the physician section is required for initial or renewal review.
The form also requires a valid prescription from the same physician. The application materials reference N.J.A.C. 13:20-1.5 for medical documentation rules.
Step 5: Submit the Form and Prescription
Once the form is complete, send the application and valid prescription to NJMVC.
You can email it to:
Or mail it to:
Customer Advocacy Office
Attn: Sunscreening Exemption
P.O. Box 403
Trenton, NJ 08666-0403
Do not install front window sunscreening while waiting. Submitting the form does not mean you are approved.
Step 6: Wait for NJMVC Review
NJMVC reviews the application. The NJMVC FAQ says it can take 10 to 14 days after the application is received before you receive either a rejection or a Notice of Window Sunscreening Authorization.
If approved, you receive temporary approval called MVC Sunscreening 2. You also receive MVC Sunscreening 3, which is the Sunscreening Installation Confirmation form.
Step 7: Visit an Approved Licensed Installer
After temporary approval, the vehicle must go to an approved licensed installer. The installer completes and signs the Sunscreening Installation Confirmation page.
NJMVC says the driver requesting installation must provide a medical exemption certificate to the installer.
Step 8: Keep the Temporary Approval in the Vehicle
NJMVC says the temporary approval document must stay in the vehicle at all times. This matters if you are stopped by law enforcement or asked to show proof during an inspection.
Step 9: Submit the Installation Confirmation
After installation, send the completed MVC Installation Confirmation page back to the Customer Advocacy Office by email or mail.
Step 10: Receive the Permanent Approval Document
After NJMVC receives the completed confirmation, you should receive MVC Sunscreening 4. This is the permanent approval document, and NJMVC says it is valid for 48 months.
Keep the permanent approval document in the approved vehicle at all times.
What Happens After NJMVC Approval?
Once you receive temporary approval, you may take the approved vehicle to a licensed sunscreening installer. This is not the same as walking into any tint shop and choosing any shade.
The temporary approval and confirmation form tell the installer what must be completed. The installer signs the confirmation after the approved work is done.
Here’s what matters: the installer cannot replace the NJMVC approval step. The shop can install approved film only after the required document is shown.
If you are planning window tint in Randolph, NJ | Dover & Morris County, NJ, call ahead and explain that you have an NJ Medical Tint Exemption approval. Bring your documents so the shop can review them before work starts.
How Long Does the NJ Medical Tint Exemption Last?
The NJ Medical Tint Exemption lasts 48 months after permanent approval. NJMVC says the permanent approval document, MVC Sunscreening 4, is valid for 48 months and must be kept in the vehicle at all times.
Renewal also uses the MVC Sunscreening 1 form.
For renewal, NJMVC says previously approved applicants need to reapply every 48 months. The NJMVC FAQ also says renewal requires an updated prescription from the physician.
Do not wait until the last minute. If your approval expires, you may lose the legal protection that lets the front sunscreening remain on the vehicle.
NJ Medical Tint Exemption VLT Rules
VLT means visible light transmission. It measures how much visible light passes through the glass and film together. Higher VLT means more light passes through. Lower VLT means the glass appears darker.
New Jersey medical sunscreening rules still have limits. A medical exemption does not mean any shade is allowed.
Under New Jersey administrative rules:
- Windshield sunscreening, together with factory glass, must not reduce visible light transmittance below 70%.
- Front side window sunscreening, together with factory glass, must not reduce visible light transmittance below 60%.
- Removable material may be used on the uppermost six-inch portion of the front side windows during daylight hours if it does not reduce visible light transmittance below 35%.
The regulation language matters because tint percentage is based on glass and film together, not film alone. A film marked with a certain number may test differently after it is placed over factory glass.
Bottom line, do not guess. If you have an NJ Medical Tint Exemption, follow the exact approval document and use an approved installer.
Common Reasons Applications Get Rejected
NJMVC lists several rejection reasons on the MVC Sunscreening 1 form. Many of them are paperwork problems.
Common issues include:
- The listed medical condition does not qualify under New Jersey rules.
- Applicant or vehicle information is incomplete.
- Physician information is incomplete.
- Physician information is not signed or legible.
- Dermatological photo-testing information is missing.
- A valid prescription is missing.
- Other review issues found by NJMVC.
Now here’s the thing: most drivers can avoid delays by checking the form before sending it. Make sure every required section is filled out, the doctor has signed the form, and the prescription is included.
If your application is rejected, NJMVC says you may resubmit the application and valid prescription to the same email address or P.O. Box.
Can You Use One Exemption on More Than One Vehicle?
No. The NJMVC FAQ says each vehicle receives its own Sunscreening Exemption Card, also called MVC Sunscreening 4.
If you want sunscreening on more than one vehicle, you need to complete an application for each vehicle. If you get a new vehicle, you need to apply again for that vehicle.
The vehicle does not have to be registered in the patient’s name, but the registration must be valid.
The exemption also becomes tied to the listed vehicle. If the vehicle is sold or plates are transferred, older MVC materials say the certificate must be returned to MVC and the approved sunscreening material must be removed before sale or transfer.
What to Bring to a Window Tint Shop
When you are ready to talk with a shop about medical sunscreening, bring the right documents.
Bring:
- Temporary approval, if you are at the installation stage
- MVC Sunscreening 3 confirmation form
- Vehicle registration
- Driver license
- Any instructions from NJMVC
- Your preferred contact information
- Any questions about film, shade, or placement
If you are visiting TWC Wraps for window tint in Randolph, NJ | Dover & Morris County, NJ, call first at (201) 575-0184. We can help you understand what to bring before your appointment.
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FAQs About NJ Medical Tint Exemption
1. What is an NJ Medical Tint Exemption?
An NJ Medical Tint Exemption is approval from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission that allows a qualifying vehicle to have approved sunscreening on the windshield and/or front side windows for medical reasons.
2. Can I tint my front windows before NJMVC approves me?
No. NJMVC says you may not have the windshield or front side windows sunscreened until approval is received.
3. What form do I need for an NJ Medical Tint Exemption?
You need MVC Sunscreening 1. It includes applicant information, vehicle information, owner information, and physician information.
4. Does my doctor need to sign the form?
Yes. The physician section must be completed and signed. You also need a valid prescription from the same physician.
5. How long does NJMVC approval take?
The NJMVC FAQ says it can take 10 to 14 days after the application is received before you receive either a rejection or temporary authorization.
6. How long is the NJ Medical Tint Exemption valid?
The permanent approval document, MVC Sunscreening 4, is valid for 48 months. You need to renew every 48 months.
7. Can I use the same exemption on another vehicle?
No. NJMVC says each vehicle needs its own Sunscreening Exemption Card. If you add or replace a vehicle, you need to apply for that vehicle.
Sources Used
- Window Sun-screening For Medical Reasons, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, No publication date listed.
- Application for Sunscreening, MVC Sunscreening 1, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Revised November 2025.
- Sunscreening Frequently Asked Questions, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, July 24, 2019 and November 13, 2019.
- Sun Screening Installer Licensing, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, No publication date listed.
- N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-1.5, Medical Exemption Certificate Application Procedure, Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School, Current through available state regulation updates.
- N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-1.2, Light Transmittance Standard, Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School, Current through available state regulation updates.
- Request for Medical Exemption to Apply Vehicle Sun-Screening, MR-15, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Revised June 2009.
