In New Jersey, car window tinting is regulated, but exemptions are available for medical reasons. This guide explains how to legally tint your car windows for medical needs in NJ, ensuring you comply with state laws and enhance your vehicle with Car Tint.
Understanding Car Tint Regulations in NJ
New Jersey law permits windshield and front side window tinting only with a medical exemption. Without this exemption, applying tint to these windows is against regulations. This measure is in place to balance driver visibility with the needs of individuals requiring window tint for health reasons. If you believe you need car tint due to a medical condition, it’s essential to follow the correct procedure to get approved.
Step-by-Step Guide to Obtain a Medical Exemption for Car Tint
Gaining approval for car tint due to medical reasons in New Jersey involves a straightforward, multi-step process. Here’s how to apply for your medical exemption:
Step 1: Begin by downloading and completing form “MVC Sunscreening 1”. This form is the official application for a medical exemption for vehicle sun screening. You can find this form on the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) website under driver topics or by searching for “MVC Sunscreening 1”.
Step 2: Mail your completed application form to the NJMVC Customer Advocacy Office at the following address:
Customer Advocacy Office
Attn: Sunscreening Exemption
PO Box 403
Trenton, NJ 08666-0403
Alternatively, you can email your application to [email protected]. Ensure all sections of the form are filled out accurately to avoid delays in processing your application.
Step 3: After submitting your application, wait to receive a temporary approval document, “MVC Sunscreening 2”, and a Sunscreening Installation Confirmation form, “MVC Sunscreening 3”, from the Customer Advocacy Office. This temporary approval, valid for 60 days, indicates that you qualify for window sunscreening based on your initial application.
Step 4: Once you have received both the temporary approval form and the Sunscreening Installation Confirmation page, take these documents to a licensed sunscreening facility. A list of licensed facilities is provided below for your convenience. At the facility, have a licensed installer apply the car tint and complete and sign the Sunscreening Installation Confirmation page.
Step 5: It’s crucial to keep the temporary approval document inside your vehicle at all times. This document serves as proof of your pending exemption while you proceed with the installation and final approval process.
Step 6: After the tint is installed and the Sunscreening Installation Confirmation page is signed by the licensed installer, submit this completed form to the Customer Advocacy Office. You can submit it either by email to [email protected] or by mail to the PO Box address listed in Step 2.
Step 7: Upon receiving and processing your Installation Confirmation page, the NJMVC will issue a permanent approval document, “MVC Sunscreening 4”. This permanent approval is valid for 48 months. You must keep this document in your vehicle at all times as it is required for vehicle inspections and must be presented to law enforcement if requested. As a courtesy, it’s advisable to roll down your tinted windows if you are pulled over by law enforcement to facilitate clear communication.
Step 8: Remember that medical exemptions for car tint are not permanent. You will need to renew your Sunscreening document every 48 months. To renew, use form “MVC Sunscreening 1”, the same form used for the initial application. This ensures that your medical exemption remains valid and legally recognized.
List of Licensed Tinting Facilities in New Jersey
For your convenience, here is a list of NJMVC-licensed facilities authorized to perform car tinting under medical exemption approvals:
Andy’s Window Tint
705 Van Houten Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
973-779-6442
Electronic Environment
747 Trumbull Ave
Lawrenceville NJ 08648
609-393-6695
Imagine Audio
304 Haddonfield Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
856-488-1466
http://www.imagineaudio.com/
JG Holdings of New Jersey, Inc.
2439 Route 33
Neptune, NJ 0775
732-774-1800
Fabulous Auto Alarms, LLC
105 Columbia Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
973-955-4390
Richard E. Richie Enterprises Inc.
930 Lacey Road POB 95
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 693- 07403
Top Shelf Automotive, LLC
1239 McCarter Hwy
Newark NJ 07104
862-902-7888
Coastal Sound Shop Inc.
1102 New Road
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 646-6282
Shore Customs
1213 State Route 35 North
Ocean, New Jersey 07712
Phone: 732-988-5600
Fax: 732-676-7741
www.shorecustoms.com
The Window Tinters LLC
520 Fellowship Rd., Unit B204
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
856-812-0607
www.thewindowtintersnj.com
Gabrielle Window Tinting Inc
206 Medford Mt. Holly Rd., Suite C
Medford, NJ 08055
856-840-0900
Related Resources
For further information and additional resources, please refer to the following links:
- Medical Review
- Why Medical Review Is Needed
- Reporting A Concern
- Medical Review Process
- Contact Medical Review Unit
- FAQ
- Driver Rehabilitation
- Window Sun-screening For Medical Reasons
- Request for Medical Exemption to Apply Vehicle Sun-screening
- Sunscreening Frequently Asked Questions
- Sunscreen Regulations
This guide ensures you have all the necessary information to legally obtain car tint in New Jersey for medical reasons. By following these steps and keeping the required documentation, you can drive comfortably and within legal compliance.
