If you have a restrictive medical condition that requires you to operate or ride in a vehicle with tinted windows, you can apply for a limited exemption to Georgia’s window tint law.

  1. Gather What You'll Need

    • Completed Application for Exemption to the Window Tint Law
    • Vehicle information, including:
      • Year
      • Make
      • VIN
      • License plate number
    • A written and signed attestation from a physician or optometrist
      • The letter must be on the medical provider's official letterhead.
      • The letter must be mailed directly from the physician's or optometrist's office along with the application and payment.
    • Payment of $10 per application or household
      • Accepted payment methods:
        • Money order
        • Certified check
        • Cashier's check
      • Personal checks aren't accepted

  2. Apply for an Exemption

    Submit the completed application, supporting documentation, and payment to the Georgia Department of Public Safety by following the instructions provided on the application form.

  3. Next Steps

    • After your application is approved, you'll receive a copy of the approved exemption by mail.
    • Keep a copy of the approved exemption in the vehicle listed on the application.
    • Exemptions must be renewed every four years.

    Questions?

    For questions about a window tint exemption permit, contact the Georgia Department of Public Safety at (404) 624-7250.

     

    Last updated June 2026