How to Get a Window Tint Medical Exemption in Massachusetts
Getting your Massachusetts tint exemption is simpler than most people think. This guide walks you through the entire process — from application to approval — in clear, step-by-step detail.
Updated April 2026 · Massachusetts Tint Exemption Editorial Team
Check If You Qualify
Before applying, confirm you have a qualifying medical condition with existing documentation from a primary care physician or specialist. Records from any Massachusetts provider are accepted — Mass General, Brigham & Women's, Dana-Farber, Beth Israel Deaconess, or your local PCP. Some clinical practices may not offer this paperwork, so availability should be confirmed directly with the treating practice.
conditions that may be relevant include:
Complete the Online Application
Our application collects your information and existing medical documentation for an independent, appropriately licensed clinician to review against MGL c.90 §9D requirements. You'll provide:
- Your name, email, and phone number
- Massachusetts residence confirmation
- Your primary medical condition
- How the condition affects your sensitivity to light or UV
- Your medical documentation from your PCP, ophthalmologist, or specialist
Independent Clinical Review
After you submit your application, documentation, and payment of $275, an independent, appropriately licensed clinician reviews your medical records against the exemption criteria under MGL c.90 §9D. independent clinicians provide a professional consultation on your existing documentation — we do not diagnose. If your documentation meets state requirements, A Massachusetts-licensed physician may support the application; the Medical Advisory Board and RMV separately decide the request.
Review timing varies by case, document completeness, clinician availability, and any separate agency steps.
Receive Follow-up After Independent Review
Once the physician approves your application, you'll receive documentation, if independently issued after review via email. The legal effect of any documentation depends on current state and agency requirements under MGL c.90 §9D.
Get Your Windows Tinted
With your exemption in hand, take your vehicle to a professional Massachusetts tint installer. Show them your exemption certificate so they know you're legally authorized for darker tint. Ceramic tint is recommended — it blocks up to 99% of UV rays while maintaining a lighter visual appearance.
What If I Get Pulled Over?
If Massachusetts State Police, Boston PD, or any local department stops you for dark window tint, calmly present your medical exemption certificate. Under MGL c.90 §9D, the documentation may be considered by a court or agency, but no outcome is guaranteed.
If you receive a citation despite having an exemption, present the documentation at your clerk magistrate hearing to ask the court to consider the documentation; resolution is not guaranteed. This is common on high-enforcement corridors like I-93, I-90, and Route 128 where officers may not immediately verify exemption status.
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