Minnesota DVS Medical Tint Exemption Guide
Minnesota DVS does not process medical tint exemptions — they are physician-issued under MN Statutes §169.71. Here's everything you need to know about getting and using a valid Minnesota tint exemption.
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Medically ReviewedDoes Minnesota DVS Handle Medical Tint Exemptions?
No. Minnesota Driver & Vehicle Services (DVS), administered by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, does not process or register medical window tint exemptions. Under MN Statutes §169.71 subd. 4, the exemption is entirely physician-issued. A licensed Minnesota physician provides written certification of medical necessity — that's the only document you need. No DVS filing, no special registration, no license notation.
What Minnesota Law Requires
Minnesota Annual Vehicle Inspection and Tint
Minnesota does not have a mandatory statewide annual vehicle safety inspection program. Tint enforcement in Minnesota occurs primarily at traffic stops by the Minnesota State Patrol and local agencies. A valid medical exemption presented during a stop prevents any citation under MN Statutes §169.71.
However, in-service law enforcement vehicles and some commercial vehicle inspections may review tint compliance. The exemption certificate protects you in all these situations.
The Online Exemption Process for Minnesota Residents
A Minnesota-licensed physician reviews your case entirely online. No DVS visit, no clinic appointment. Complete the intake form, receive your physician review within 24 hours, download and print your certificate, and place it in your glove compartment.
Minnesota-licensed physician · Online process, no DVS visit needed