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New Hampshire Window Tint Laws (2026)
In New Hampshire, front side windows must let in at least 70% of light; back side windows 35% VLT or lighter and the rear window 35% VLT or lighter. Windshield: top 6 inches only, at 35% VLT or lighter.
Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Sedans
| Windshield | Top 6 inches only, at 35% VLT or lighter |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 70% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 35% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 35% vlt or lighter |
SUVs, trucks and vans
| Windshield | Top 6 inches only, at 35% VLT or lighter |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 70% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | Any darkness |
| Rear window | Any darkness |
Other rules
- Reflectivity, front side
- Not specified
- Reflectivity, back side
- Not specified
- Banned colors
- None named in the statute
- Medical exemption
- Yes. Apply to the Department of Safety for a special permit under RSA 266:61-a with medical documentation.
- Certification sticker
- Not required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- Both required
- Penalty
- Violation; fine set by the court.
- Notes
- Aftermarket film on the front side windows is allowed only under a medical permit, and 70% is the ceiling for that permit. Pickups and multipurpose vehicles may match factory-level tint behind the driver.
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Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in New Hampshire?
70% on front side windows, 35% on back side windows and 35% on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in New Hampshire?
No. New Hampshire does not allow 20% tint on any window. Front side windows need 70% or lighter.
Is 35% tint legal in New Hampshire?
Only on back side windows and the rear window. Front side windows need 70% or lighter.
Does New Hampshire allow a medical exemption for window tint?
Yes. Apply to the Department of Safety for a special permit under RSA 266:61-a with medical documentation.