Massachusetts RMV Medical Tint Exemption Process

Does the Massachusetts RMV Require a Filing for Tint Exemptions?

No. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles does not process or register medical tint exemptions. Under MGL c.90 §9D(b), the exemption is entirely physician-issued. A licensed Massachusetts physician provides written certification, which you carry in your vehicle. No RMV form, no vehicle registration notation, no special permit from the state.

The MA Annual Inspection and Medical Tint

Massachusetts requires annual vehicle safety inspections. The inspection includes a window tint test — inspectors use calibrated VLT meters to check front side window transparency. Without a medical exemption, tint below 35% VLT on any window (except rear of SUVs/vans) results in an inspection failure.

With a valid Massachusetts medical tint exemption presented to the inspection station, the inspector notes the authorization and issues a passing sticker — even if your tint is darker than the 35% standard. This is critical for annual registration renewal.

What the Massachusetts Exemption Requires

Getting Your Massachusetts Exemption Online

A Massachusetts-licensed physician reviews your case entirely online. No RMV visit, no clinic appointment. Submit your intake, receive your certificate within 24 hours, download, print, and place it in your vehicle.

Starting at $250 · MA-licensed physician · Valid for RMV inspections

Official Massachusetts Resources

• Massachusetts RMV
• Massachusetts General Laws c.90 §9D
• Massachusetts State Police