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Missouri Window Tint Laws (2026)
In Missouri, front side windows must let in at least 35% of light; back side windows any darkness and the rear window any darkness. Windshield: above the AS-1 line only.
Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Sedans
| Windshield | Above the AS-1 line only |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 35% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | Any darkness |
| Rear window | Any darkness |
SUVs, trucks and vans
| Windshield | Above the AS-1 line only |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 35% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | Any darkness |
| Rear window | Any darkness |
Other rules
- Reflectivity, front side
- 35% max
- Reflectivity, back side
- Not specified
- Banned colors
- None named in the statute
- Medical exemption
- Yes. The Department of Public Safety issues permits on a physician's prescription.
- Certification sticker
- Not required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- No extra requirement
- Penalty
- Class C misdemeanor.
- Notes
- 3% tolerance.
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Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Missouri?
35% on front side windows, Any on back side windows and Any on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in Missouri?
Only on back side windows and the rear window. Front side windows need 35% or lighter.
Is 35% tint legal in Missouri?
Yes, 35% tint is legal on every window in Missouri.
Does Missouri allow a medical exemption for window tint?
Yes. The Department of Public Safety issues permits on a physician's prescription.