Forms & Applications

California Tint Exemption Form — Download & Instructions

Learn how to obtain, fill out, and submit the California window tint medical exemption form — or skip the paperwork entirely with our online process.

California Does Not Have a State-Issued Tint Exemption Form

Unlike some states, California does not provide a standardized DMV tint exemption form. Under CVC §26708(b)(3), the exemption requires a physician-issued written certificationthat the patient has a medical condition requiring darker tint. There is no DMV filing or registration required — you simply carry the physician's certification in your vehicle.

Get Your Certification Online — No Office Visit Needed

Our licensed California physicians (MD/DO) review your existing medical documentation against CVC §26708(b)(3) requirements and issue your certification digitally. The entire process takes about 5 minutes to apply, with most approvals within 24 hours.

The Traditional Doctor Visit Process

Without our service, obtaining a California tint exemption certification traditionally involves:

Find a Willing California Physician

This is the biggest hurdle. Most California PCPs, dermatologists, and ophthalmologists are unfamiliar with CVC §26708(b)(3) and decline to write tint exemption certifications. It’s not because you don’t qualify — it’s because the process falls outside their typical practice.

Schedule and Attend an In-Person Appointment

If you find a willing doctor, you’ll need to schedule an office visit ($50–$200+ copay or out-of-pocket). In major CA metro areas like LA, SF, and SD, wait times for specialist appointments can be weeks.

Physician Writes the Certification

The doctor must write a certification stating your medical condition requires darker window tint. There is no standardized California form — the physician creates this document themselves, which many are reluctant to do.

Carry the Document in Your Vehicle

No DMV submission is required. Keep the physician’s signed certification in your vehicle at all times for CHP, LAPD, SDPD, SFPD, and all California law enforcement.

What Must the Physician Certification Include?

Since California has no standardized form, the physician's written certification under CVC §26708(b)(3) should include:

Patient Information

Full legal name
Date of birth
California address
Medical condition requiring tint
How condition causes photosensitivity or UV vulnerability

Physician Information

Physician name and credentials (MD or DO)
California medical license number
Practice address and phone
Statement of medical necessity for darker tint
Physician signature and date

Traditional Doctor Visit vs. Our Online Service

Feature	Traditional Route	Online (Our Service)
State form required	No form exists	Not needed
DMV filing required	No	No
Find willing doctor	Difficult (most decline)	Not needed
Office visit	Yes — $50-200+ copay	No — online review
Time to complete	Days to weeks	5-10 minutes to apply
Processing time	Depends on doctor availability	Within 24 hours
Total cost	$50-200+ (appointment)	$225
Certificate delivery	Paper from doctor	Instant digital

Can a medical exemption dismiss an existing fix-it ticket?

Yes. California tint violations are typically issued as correctable citations. A valid physician certification under CVC §26708(b)(3) can serve as your proof of correction to dismiss the ticket with only a ~$25 court processing fee.

No Form Needed — Apply Online

California doesn't require a state form or DMV filing. Our licensed physicians issue your certification digitally after reviewing your existing medical records.