If you need a medical window tint exemption in New Jersey, you cannot simply get a doctor note and have any tint shop install dark film on your windshield and front windows.

You must complete New Jersey MVC medical sunscreening process, have the required medical information completed by a qualifying physician, submit the application to NJ MVC, receive approval, and then have the approved sunscreening installed through an NJ MVC-approved sunscreening facility.

The exemption also does not allow you to choose any tint percentage you want.

Under New Jersey medical-sunscreening requirements, the windshield must maintain at least 70% visible-light transmission, while the front side windows must maintain at least 60% visible-light transmission, measured with the sunscreening material and factory glass together.

Dope Tintings is an automotive window tinting shop in Pennsauken, NJ with over 20 years of experience, a 4.6-star rating, and more than 30,000 vehicles tinted throughout South Jersey. We serve drivers from Cherry Hill, Mount Laurel, Marlton, Voorhees, Moorestown, Haddonfield, Collingswood, and surrounding communities. For window tinting in South Jersey, call (856) 577-4119 or visit 6830 N Crescent Blvd, Pennsauken, NJ 08110.

Note: Dope Tintings is not currently an NJ MVC-approved medical sunscreening facility. For regular window tinting near me searches in South Jersey, call (856) 577-4119.

Here is how the process works.

The basic New Jersey medical window tint exemption process is:

1. Get the NJ MVC medical sunscreening application.
2. Complete the applicant portion of the form.
3. Have the required medical section completed by a qualifying physician.
4. Obtain the required prescription/documentation from that physician.
5. Submit the completed application and required documentation to NJ MVC.
6. Wait for NJ MVC to review and approve the application.
7. After approval, take the required documents to an NJ MVC-approved sunscreening facility.
8. Have the approved sunscreening installed according to New Jersey requirements.
9. The approved installer completes the required Installation Confirmation.
10. The required confirmation is returned to NJ MVC.
11. NJ MVC issues the permanent sunscreening authorization that must remain in the approved vehicle.

The most important thing to understand is:

Approval comes before the medical tint installation.

Simply submitting an application does not mean you are automatically approved to tint your windshield or front windows.

Start with the official New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.

You can review the state medical sunscreening information through the NJ MVC Sunscreening Regulations page.

NJ MVC provides the medical sunscreening application and instructions for applicants.

We recommend using the current form directly from NJ MVC rather than downloading an old copy from another website.

Requirements can change, and you want the current state application.

Your tint shop is not the first step.

You need to begin with the NJ MVC application and the required medical documentation.

The medical portion of the process involves your physician.

At Dope Tintings, customers sometimes contact us first and explain why they believe they need medically approved tint.

We can explain the general tint process.

But we cannot determine whether your medical condition qualifies.

We are window tint installers.

We are not the physician evaluating your condition, and we are not NJ MVC making the approval decision.

No.

A doctor note or prescription by itself is not a New Jersey medical tint exemption.

Your physician documentation is part of the application process.

NJ MVC still has to review and approve the application before the medical sunscreening is installed through the state program.

This is an important distinction.

A customer may tell a tint shop that their doctor says they need tinted windows.

That does not automatically authorize the shop to install medical-exemption tint on the windshield and front doors.

The customer still needs to follow the NJ MVC process.

New Jersey medical sunscreening application identifies qualifying medical circumstances involving photosensitivity.

Conditions identified by NJ MVC include:

• Ophthalmic or dermatological photosensitivity
• Chronic actinic dermatitis
• Actinic reticuloid
• Porphyria
• Xeroderma pigmentosum
• Severe drug photosensitivity
• Photophobia associated with an ophthalmic or neurological disorder
• Lupus erythematosus

The application also provides a way for a physician to identify another medical condition and explain why sunscreening is medically necessary.

But reading a list online does not mean you should diagnose yourself as qualifying.

The tint shop cannot make that determination.

We receive questions from customers who say the sun bothers their eyes or that they are very sensitive to sunlight.

That may be a legitimate concern.

But Dope Tintings cannot tell that customer they qualify for a New Jersey medical tint exemption.

That is outside our role.

The medical condition needs to be addressed through the physician portion of the application, and NJ MVC makes the approval decision.

It is between you, your physician, and the State of New Jersey.

No.

Even if you call and explain your medical history or symptoms to us, we are not going to make a medical determination.

We do not want customers relying on a tint shop for something that needs to be handled by their physician and NJ MVC.

We can explain window film, percentages, heat rejection, and what we have seen during more than 20 years in the tint industry.

But we do not diagnose medical conditions or approve medical exemptions.

This is where many customers are surprised.

Getting a medical exemption does not mean New Jersey lets you install whatever darkness you want.

Under New Jersey medical sunscreening requirements, the completed windshield must maintain at least 70% visible-light transmission and the front side windows must maintain at least 60% visible-light transmission.

Those requirements apply to the sunscreening material in conjunction with the vehicle factory glazing.

The requirement is not simply based on what percentage is printed on a box of window film.

The finished glass and film combination has to comply with the state requirements.

No, not as the approved medical-exemption setup for the windshield or front side windows.

A medical exemption does not eliminate New Jersey restrictions and let you choose 20%, 15%, 5%, or whatever darkness you prefer.

The medical program has its own requirements.

Customers sometimes hear the phrase medical tint exemption and assume it means they can finally tint their windshield and front windows as dark as they want.

That is not what the exemption does.

From a window-film standpoint, darkness and heat rejection are not the same thing.

You do not necessarily need extremely dark film to achieve meaningful solar and heat rejection.

A lighter high-performance film can still reject a significant amount of heat.

Film technology matters.

If someone concern involves sensitivity to visible light, it is understandable why they may personally want darker film.

But what somebody would prefer and what New Jersey medical sunscreening program allows are two separate things.

Not looking for a medical exemption — just want to tint your rear windows or the whole vehicle? Call Dope Tintings at (856) 577-4119 or visit our window tinting page. Regular tinting for rear glass and full vehicles starts from $99.99 with same-day availability most days.

Yes.

Once NJ MVC approves the application, you cannot simply take the medical-exemption paperwork to any tint shop and have that shop complete the state process.

The medical sunscreening installation must be completed through an appropriate NJ MVC-approved sunscreening facility.

The approved installer has responsibilities connected to the state process, including completing the required Installation Confirmation after the approved film is installed.

That is why choosing the installer is part of the exemption process.

No.

We want to make this extremely clear.

Dope Tintings is not currently an NJ MVC-approved medical sunscreening facility.

That means we cannot perform the installation as the approved facility for purposes of completing your New Jersey medical-exemption process.

We also cannot sign and submit the state Installation Confirmation as your approved medical sunscreening installer.

We are telling you this because we do not want somebody finding this article, driving to our Pennsauken shop with their temporary approval, and believing we can complete the state certification process.

We cannot.

You will need to use an NJ MVC-approved sunscreening facility for that part of the process.

We carry different window-film percentages and perform normal automotive window tint installations.

But that is different from performing an installation as part of New Jersey official medical sunscreening program.

Even if a shop can physically install a film with the same percentage, that does not make the shop an NJ MVC-approved medical sunscreening facility.

If you are trying to complete your medical exemption, use the installer required by NJ MVC.

Do not choose an unapproved shop simply because it carries a 70% or 60% film.

Receiving initial approval is not the end of the process.

Once you are approved, NJ MVC provides the documentation needed for the installation step.

You then take the appropriate paperwork to an approved sunscreening installer.

The approved facility installs sunscreening that complies with the state requirements.

After the installation, the facility completes the required Installation Confirmation.

That confirmation then needs to go back through the NJ MVC process.

After the required installation documentation is completed and returned, NJ MVC can issue the permanent sunscreening authorization.

According to NJ MVC, that permanent authorization document must remain in the approved vehicle.

Keep the required authorization with the vehicle as instructed by NJ MVC.

Do not treat one vehicle approval as blanket authorization for every vehicle you own.

The NJ medical sunscreening process is tied to the approved vehicle.

Vehicle information is part of the application and authorization process.

If you replace the vehicle or need medical sunscreening on another vehicle, follow NJ MVC requirements for that vehicle rather than assuming your existing authorization transfers automatically.

No.

According to the current NJ MVC application, the initial medical sunscreening exemption is valid for 48 months.

Follow NJ MVC renewal requirements when your authorization approaches expiration.

Because state procedures can change, always check the current MVC instructions rather than relying on an old article or form.

Under the current NJ MVC process, the initial medical exemption is valid for 48 months.

If you are approaching that point, check with NJ MVC for the current renewal procedure and documentation requirements.

We do not recommend waiting until after your authorization has expired to figure out what needs to happen next.

Do not assume so.

Because the medical sunscreening authorization is connected to a specific approved vehicle, purchasing another vehicle changes the situation.

Check with NJ MVC and complete whatever approval/documentation is required for the replacement or additional vehicle.

Do not assume an exemption automatically follows the driver from car to car.

Do not assume existing windshield or front-window tint becomes legal simply because you later submit a medical application.

The NJ MVC process requires approval before the medical sunscreening installation.

If you already have aftermarket tint on restricted glass and you are now seeking a medical exemption, follow NJ MVC instructions rather than assuming the existing installation can automatically become part of the program.

If your vehicle has existing aftermarket tint that needs to come off, Dope Tintings offers professional window tint removal starting from $74.99.

Removal adds time to the appointment, so let us know when scheduling.

Learn more: Window Tint Removal in South Jersey

That is not how we recommend handling the process.

If you are completing New Jersey medical sunscreening program, use an NJ MVC-approved facility for the required installation.

Dope Tintings is not currently an approved medical sunscreening facility.

Therefore, we cannot perform your installation as the state approved installer and then complete the required Installation Confirmation.

If your goal is to receive the permanent NJ medical sunscreening authorization, follow the state process from beginning to end.

Yes, for other tint services that do not require us to act as your NJ MVC-approved medical sunscreening facility.

Having a medical exemption does not mean you can never bring the vehicle to Dope Tintings.

It simply means we cannot perform and certify the specific installation required to complete the state medical sunscreening process.

If you need other tint work, contact us and explain exactly what you want done.

We will tell you what we can and cannot perform.

Rear windows are a different issue from the windshield and front driver/passenger windows.

As we explain in Are 20% Window Tints Legal in NJ?, New Jersey rules treat the windows behind the driver differently.

You do not need to use the medical sunscreening process simply because you want tint on rear glass where tint is otherwise permitted.

The medical exemption becomes important when we are talking about sunscreening on glass that would otherwise be restricted.

Start with the official state information.

Do not begin by calling random tint shops asking for a medical waiver.

A tint shop cannot issue your exemption.

Instead:

1. Review the current NJ MVC medical sunscreening requirements.
2. Download the current application.
3. Complete your portion accurately.
4. Have the appropriate physician complete the medical portion and required documentation.
5. Submit everything to NJ MVC.
6. Wait for approval.
7. Follow the installation instructions that come with that approval.

That keeps you inside the actual state process from the beginning.

While Dope Tintings cannot perform the NJ medical sunscreening installation, we are South Jersey go-to shop for regular automotive window tinting, serving drivers from across the region from our Pennsauken location.

With 20+ years of experience, a 4.6-star rating, and 30,000+ vehicles tinted, we offer Standard, Carbon, and Ceramic packages starting from $99.99.

Cherry Hill drivers are just minutes from our Pennsauken shop. Whether you need tinting on a sedan, SUV, or truck, we offer same-day availability most days. Call (856) 577-4119 to schedule.

Mount Laurel customers regularly make the short drive to Dope Tintings for professional window tinting. Our computer-cut film and edge-to-edge Carbon and Ceramic installations are popular with Mount Laurel drivers.

Marlton drivers choose Dope Tintings for our 20+ years of experience and 30,000+ vehicles tinted. Call (856) 577-4119 to book your appointment.

Voorhees customers can reach our Pennsauken shop quickly via Route 70 or Route 73. We offer all three film packages with flexible scheduling.

Moorestown drivers have been coming to Dope Tintings for years. Our Pennsauken location is easy to reach from Moorestown via Route 130. Call (856) 577-4119 to schedule.

We also serve drivers from Haddonfield, Collingswood, Cinnaminson, Maple Shade, Delran, Gloucester Township, Blackwood, Camden, Merchantville, Audubon, Bellmawr, Gloucester City, Palmyra, Riverton, Willingboro, Burlington, and all surrounding South Jersey communities.

Complete the NJ MVC medical sunscreening application, have the required medical portion completed by a qualifying physician with the required prescription/documentation, submit the application to NJ MVC, and wait for approval. After approval, the sunscreening must be installed through an NJ MVC-approved facility and the required installation documentation must be completed.

Your physician provides the required medical documentation, but your doctor note or prescription by itself is not the final NJ tint exemption. NJ MVC reviews and approves the application.

NJ MVC application lists several photosensitivity-related conditions, including lupus erythematosus, xeroderma pigmentosum, porphyria, chronic actinic dermatitis, severe drug photosensitivity, and certain forms of photophobia. Your physician documents the medical need, and NJ MVC determines approval.

Under the state medical sunscreening requirements, the windshield must maintain at least 70% visible-light transmission and the front side windows at least 60%, measured with the sunscreening material and factory glazing together.

Not as the approved medical-exemption installation on the windshield or front side windows. The medical program has specific VLT requirements and does not give the customer permission to choose any darkness.

No. The state process requires the medical sunscreening installation to be completed through an NJ MVC-approved sunscreening facility that can complete the required installation documentation.

No. Dope Tintings is not currently an NJ MVC-approved medical sunscreening facility and cannot complete or certify the official medical-exemption installation.

According to the current NJ MVC application, the initial medical sunscreening exemption is valid for 48 months. Follow NJ MVC current renewal requirements when your authorization approaches expiration.

Dope Tintings at 6830 N Crescent Blvd, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 offers window tinting in South Jersey for drivers from Cherry Hill, Mount Laurel, Marlton, Voorhees, Moorestown, Haddonfield, Collingswood, Cinnaminson, Maple Shade, Delran, Gloucester Township, Blackwood, Camden, Merchantville, Audubon, Bellmawr, Gloucester City, Palmyra, Riverton, Willingboro, Burlington, and surrounding Camden County and Burlington County communities. Standard, Carbon, and Ceramic packages start from $99.99. Call (856) 577-4119 to schedule.

Yes. Dope Tintings offers professional window tint removal starting from $74.99. If you have existing tint that needs to come off before a new installation, call (856) 577-4119 to schedule at our Pennsauken, NJ location.

If you found this article while searching for a window tint exemption shop near me in South Jersey, there is one important thing to understand before contacting us:

Dope Tintings is not currently an NJ MVC-approved medical sunscreening facility.

We do not want to mislead customers into believing we can complete the state official medical-exemption installation or certification.

For that service, follow the NJ MVC medical sunscreening process and use an approved facility as required by the state.

For regular automotive window tinting in South Jersey, however, Dope Tintings serves drivers throughout the area from our shop in Pennsauken, including Cherry Hill, Camden, Moorestown, Voorhees, Marlton, and surrounding communities.

With 20+ years of experience, a 4.6-star rating, and 30,000+ vehicles tinted, we are South Jersey trusted window tinting shop.

We offer:

• Automotive Window Tinting in South Jersey — Standard, Carbon, and Ceramic packages starting from $99.99
• Ceramic Window Tinting in South Jersey — strongest heat rejection
• Windshield Tinting in South Jersey — full front windshield options
• Window Tint Removal in South Jersey — starting from $74.99
• Two-Front Window Tinting in South Jersey — front doors only

Already a Dope Tintings customer? Come back for your next vehicle — returning customers know the quality they are getting.

Dope Tintings — 6830 N Crescent Blvd, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 — (856) 577-4119

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To get a medical window tint exemption in New Jersey, start with the NJ MVC medical sunscreening application, not the tint shop.

Have the required medical section completed by a qualifying physician and obtain the required prescription/documentation.

Submit the completed application to NJ MVC and wait for approval.

If approved, take the required documents to an NJ MVC-approved sunscreening facility. The approved installer performs the compliant installation and completes the required Installation Confirmation.

After the process is completed, NJ MVC issues the permanent sunscreening authorization that must remain in the approved vehicle.

Remember:

A doctor note alone is not an NJ tint exemption.

A medical exemption does not allow you to choose any tint darkness you want.

The windshield must maintain at least 70% VLT and the front side windows at least 60% VLT when measured with the factory glass.

The official medical-exemption installation must be performed through the state approved process.

Dope Tintings is not currently an NJ MVC-approved medical sunscreening facility and cannot complete or certify that installation.

For the most current application, eligibility requirements, and instructions, visit the NJ MVC Sunscreening Regulations page.