Can You Get a Tint Exemption for Skin Cancer in Minnesota?
All forms of skin cancer — including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma — are linked to UV exposure. Patients require enhanced UV protection including darker window tint during driving.
Skin Cancer Symptoms That Qualify
The following symptoms of Skin Cancer are relevant to qualifying for a window tint medical exemption in Minnesota:
- History of any type of skin cancer
- Precancerous skin lesions (actinic keratosis)
- High UV sensitivity after treatment
- Skin that burns easily
- Immunosuppression increasing cancer risk
How Skin Cancer Qualifies You for a Tint Exemption
Skin cancer patients in Minnesota need year-round UV protection during driving — summer UV is direct, and winter snow across the state's open prairies reflects UV back through vehicle windows for months. Standard auto glass allows significant UVA penetration regardless of season. Under Minnesota Statutes §169.71, skin cancer patients qualify for a tint exemption providing critical daily protection.
To qualify, you need to demonstrate that your Skin Cancer makes it medically necessary for you to have darker window tint than what Minnesota law normally allows. Our licensed physicians review your existing documentation against state requirements — we do not diagnose. You must already have records from a primary care physician or eye care specialist confirming your condition.
How to Get Your Exemption
Complete the Online Application
Submit your personal information and upload your existing medical documentation confirming your Skin Cancer diagnosis. This takes about 5 minutes.
Physician Reviews Your Documentation
A licensed Minnesota physician reviews your Skin Cancer documentation against state exemption requirements within 24 hours.
Receive Your Exemption
Once approved, you'll receive your official tint exemption certificate digitally. Keep it in your vehicle at all times.
Current Minnesota Tint Laws
Without a medical exemption, Minnesota law limits window tint to 50% VLT VLT on front side windows and 50% VLT VLT on back side windows. Violations carry fines starting at $50 petty misdemeanor fine.
With an approved medical exemption for Skin Cancer, you may be permitted to have darker window tint than these standard limits, providing the protection you need while staying legal.