Can You Get a Tint Exemption for Melanoma in Virginia?
Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, directly linked to UV radiation exposure. Patients with a history of melanoma or at high risk need maximum UV protection, including darker window tint.
Melanoma Symptoms That Qualify
The following symptoms of Melanoma are relevant to qualifying for a window tint medical exemption in Virginia:
- History of melanoma or skin cancer
- Multiple atypical moles
- Fair skin with high UV sensitivity
- Family history of melanoma
- Previous severe sunburns
How Melanoma Qualifies You for a Tint Exemption
Virginia melanoma patients face significant UV exposure through vehicle windows — the Commonwealth's long, hot summers deliver sustained UV, and even winter UVA penetrates glass. VCU Massey Cancer Center and UVA Cancer Center treat melanoma patients across the state. Under Virginia Code §46.2-1052, melanoma patients and survivors qualify for darker tint as ongoing UV protection.
To qualify, you need to demonstrate that your Melanoma makes it medically necessary for you to have darker window tint than what Virginia 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 Melanoma diagnosis. This takes about 5 minutes.
Independent Clinical Review
an independent, appropriately licensed clinician reviews your Melanoma documentation against state exemption requirements on a variable timeline.
Receive Your Exemption
Once approved, you'll receive documentation, if independently issued after review digitally. Keep it in your vehicle at all times.
Related Conditions & Next Steps in Virginia
Melanoma frequently overlaps with other light- and UV-sensitive conditions such as Skin Cancer, Vitiligo, Rosacea. Browse the full list of Virginia qualifying conditions to see everything that may support your exemption.
Ready to move forward? Read our step-by-step guide to getting a Virginia tint exemption, check how much an exemption costs, or see what goes on the official Virginia exemption form.
Current Virginia Tint Laws
Without a medical exemption, Virginia law limits window tint to 50% VLT VLT on front side windows and 35% VLT VLT on back side windows. Violations carry fines starting at $110–$250 fine.
With an approved medical exemption for Melanoma, you may be permitted to have darker window tint than these standard limits, providing the protection you need while staying legal.