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. Most PCPs won't sign tint exemption paperwork directly — that's the gap our service fills.
Common qualifying conditions include:
Complete the Online Application
Our application collects your information and existing medical documentation for our physician 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
Physician Reviews Your Documentation
After you submit your application, documentation, and payment of $225, a licensed Massachusetts physician reviews your medical records against the exemption criteria under MGL c.90 §9D. Our physicians provide a professional consultation on your existing documentation — we do not diagnose. If your documentation meets state requirements, the physician signs and submits your exemption paperwork on your behalf.
Most reviews are completed within 24 hours. Many exemptions are processed the same day.
Receive Your Exemption Certificate
Once the physician approves your application, you'll receive your official Massachusetts window tint medical exemption certificate via email. This document serves as your legal authorization to have darker window tint 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, your exemption is a valid legal defense against tint violation charges.
If you receive a citation despite having an exemption, present the documentation at your clerk magistrate hearing to have the ticket dismissed. This is common on high-enforcement corridors like I-93, I-90, and Route 128 where officers may not immediately verify exemption status.