How to Get a Window Tint Medical Exemption in Delaware
Getting your Delaware tint exemption is simpler than most people think. This guide walks you through the entire process — from application to approval — in clear, step-by-step detail.
Updated April 2026 · Delaware Tint Exemption Editorial Team
Check If You Qualify
You need a qualifying medical condition with existing documentation from a primary care physician, dermatologist, ophthalmologist, or other specialist. Most Delaware doctors — including those at Christiana Care — won't sign tint exemption paperwork directly. That's the gap our service fills.
Common qualifying conditions include:
Delaware has above-average melanoma rates and a strong veteran community at Dover Air Force Base — both populations frequently qualify.
View all qualifying conditionsComplete the Online Application
Our application collects your information and existing medical documentation for our physician to review against Delaware's requirements under Title 21, §4313. You'll provide:
- Your name, email, and phone number
- State of residence (must be Delaware)
- Your primary medical condition
- How the condition affects your sensitivity to light or UV
- Your medical documentation from your physician or specialist
Physician Reviews Your Documentation
After you submit your application, documentation, and payment of $225, a licensed Delaware physician reviews your medical records against the exemption criteria under Title 21, §4313. Our physicians provide a professional consultation on your existing documentation — we do not diagnose. If your documentation meets Delaware's requirements, the physician certifies your exemption.
Most reviews are completed within 24 hours. Many exemptions are processed the same day you apply.
Receive Your Exemption Certificate
Once approved, you receive your official Delaware window tint medical exemption certificate via email. This document is your legal authorization to have darker window tint under Title 21, §4313. No DMV visit or state filing required.
Get Your Windows Tinted
With your exemption in hand, take your vehicle to a professional tint installer in Wilmington, Dover, Newark, or Rehoboth Beach. Show them your exemption certificate so they know you're legally authorized. We recommend ceramic tintfor Delaware — it blocks 99% of UV (especially important along the coast) and performs well in humidity.
What If I Get Pulled Over?
Tint is a primary offense in Delaware — DSP, Wilmington PD, and local agencies can stop you solely for having visible tint, especially on I-95, Route 1, US-13, and near the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Calmly present your medical exemption certificate. Under Title 21, §4313, your exemption is a valid legal defense.
If you receive a citation despite having an exemption, present the documentation in court to have the ticket dismissed. This is why keeping the certificate in your vehicle at all times is critical.