Michigan Window Tint Medical Exemption — Everything You Need to Know
A comprehensive guide to getting a legal window tint medical exemption in Michigan. Learn who qualifies, how to apply, what it costs, and how to stay compliant with Michigan law.
Last updated: April 2026 · By Michigan Tint Exemption Editorial Team
What Is a Michigan Window Tint Medical Exemption?
A medical exemption under MCL §257.709(3) is a physician-certified document that legally authorizes you to have aftermarket tint on your front side windows in Michigan.
This is critically important in Michigan because the state completely prohibits any aftermarket tint on front side windows. Unlike most states that set a minimum VLT percentage, Michigan bans all aftermarket film on front windows outright. A medical exemption is the only legal exception. Back and rear windows can already be any darkness without an exemption.
Who Qualifies in Michigan?
You may qualify if you have a medical condition causing photosensitivity or UV vulnerability. Michigan's demographics make several conditions especially prevalent:
This is not exhaustive. Any condition causing photosensitivity or UV vulnerability may qualify. View our full list of qualifying conditions.
Michigan veterans at Camp Grayling and Selfridge ANGB with service-connected photosensitivity conditions also qualify.
How to Get a Michigan Tint Exemption
The Michigan Secretary of State (SOS) has no role in the tint exemption process. It is entirely physician-issued under MCL §257.709(3):
Complete the Online Application (5 Minutes)
Provide your information and upload existing medical documentation from your physician or specialist.
Licensed MI Physician Reviews Your Records
A licensed Michigan physician (MD or DO) reviews your documentation against MCL §257.709(3) requirements. Most reviews complete within 24 hours.
Receive Your Exemption Certificate
Delivered digitally via email. No SOS filing, no DMV visit. Keep the certificate in your vehicle for MSP, DPD, GRPD, or any local agency stop.
Michigan Tint Law Requirements
Michigan has no annual vehicle inspection. Enforcement is exclusively at traffic stops by MSP, DPD, GRPD, and local agencies.
How Much Does It Cost?
The Michigan tint exemption service is $225(one-time fee). This covers the licensed MI physician consultation, medical documentation review against MCL §257.709(3), and your official exemption certificate. No hidden fees, no SOS filing charges, no subscriptions.
At $225, the exemption costs less than two tint tickets ($115 + court costs each). It also prevents mandatory tint removal orders ($50–$200 at a shop).