MN
Minnesota Window Tint Laws (2026)
In Minnesota, front side windows must let in at least 50% of light; back side windows 50% VLT or lighter and the rear window 50% VLT or lighter. Windshield: no film.
Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Sedans
| Windshield | No film |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 50% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 50% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 50% vlt or lighter |
SUVs, trucks and vans
| Windshield | No film |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 50% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | Any darkness |
| Rear window | Any darkness |
Other rules
- Reflectivity, front side
- 20% max
- Reflectivity, back side
- 20% max
- Banned colors
- None named in the statute
- Medical exemption
- Yes. A prescription or physician's statement of medical need, expiring within two years unless the condition is permanent.
- Certification sticker
- Not required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- No extra requirement
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor for selling or applying illegal film; a petty misdemeanor fine for the driver.
- Notes
- 3% tolerance. Vans may run any darkness behind the driver and pickups on the rear window.
Window tint shops in Minnesota
Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Minnesota?
50% on front side windows, 50% on back side windows and 50% on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in Minnesota?
No. Minnesota does not allow 20% tint on any window. Front side windows need 50% or lighter.
Is 35% tint legal in Minnesota?
No. Minnesota does not allow 35% tint on any window. Front side windows need 50% or lighter.
Does Minnesota allow a medical exemption for window tint?
Yes. A prescription or physician's statement of medical need, expiring within two years unless the condition is permanent.