Get Your Maine Medical Window Tint Exemption Online

Maine: Everything You Need to Know

• Maine Window Tint Exemption Laws

  Maine's medical window tint exemption is authorized under 29-A MRSA §1916 and administered by the Chief of the Maine State Police. Individuals whose health is adversely affected by sunlight can receive certification from licensed physicians, physician assistants, or optometrists and legally install darker window tint.

  • The exemption applies to vehicle owners or persons who usually occupy the vehicle whose health is adversely affected by sunlight.
  • A Maine-licensed physician, physician assistant, or optometrist must certify your medical condition.
  • The Chief of the State Police issues a certificate of exemption upon proper application.
  • The certificate of exemption must be displayed upon request of a law enforcement officer.
  • The exemption applies to the specific vehicle listed on the application.
  • False statements on the application are a Class D offense, punishable by up to one year confinement or up to $500 fine.
• Documents You'll Need

  To apply for a medical window tint exemption in Maine, you'll need:

  • Completed Official Application for Window Tint Medical Exemption Form
  • Registered owner information (name, address, driver's license number)
  • Vehicle information (year, make, model, plate number, VIN, title number)
  • Physician's Statement of Certification
  • Submit completed application to Maine State Police – Traffic Division – MVIU

  If applying through a telehealth service like TintedMD, you can get your evaluation done completely online. You'll receive:

  • A signed physician's certification delivered via email within 24-48 hours, ready for submission to Maine State Police

  If you change vehicles:

  • Submit a new application checking "Change of Vehicle" to transfer your exemption

  Note: The certificate of exemption must be displayed upon the request of a law enforcement officer.

• Legal Tint Limits

  Maine law sets specific limits on how dark your vehicle windows can be tinted. However, the state recognizes that certain medical conditions require additional protection from sunlight. With an approved medical exemption from the Chief of the State Police, your darker window tint becomes legally recognized, protecting both your health and your compliance with Maine law.

  Standard Maine Tint Limits (Without Exemption):

  • Windshield: No tinting material allowed except above the AS-1 line or top 5 inches.
  • Front Side Windows: Must allow at least 35% of light in (35% VLT minimum).
  • Back Side Windows: Must allow at least 35% of light in (35% VLT minimum).
  • Rear Window: Must allow at least 35% of light in (35% VLT minimum).
  • Reflectivity: Reflective tint is prohibited on all windows.

  With a Medical Exemption:

  • You are exempt from the 35% VLT requirement on side and rear windows.
  • The exemption covers the vehicle listed on your application.
  • If rear windows are tinted darker, you must have two outside rearview mirrors.
  • Reflective tint is prohibited on all windows.
  • No specific VLT percentage is mandated for exemption holders; the physician determines appropriate protection based on your medical condition.