Quick answer
The best medical tint exemption service connects you with a physician licensed in your state, performs a genuine medical review, is upfront about price and refunds, and gives you a certificate you can easily print and replace. Be wary of any service that guarantees approval or skips the medical questions. ShadedMD was built around these standards.
Key takeaways
- A real exemption requires a real medical evaluation. A service that guarantees approval is a red flag.
- The physician should be licensed in the state where you live.
- Look for one clear price, a written refund policy, and no surprise fees.
- Your certificate should be easy to view, download, print, and replace.
- Make sure you can reach a real person with questions.
Why the service you choose matters
A tint exemption only helps if it holds up when someone checks it: at a traffic stop, during an inspection, or when your state reviews an application. A certificate from a service that never performed a genuine medical evaluation may not be accepted, which could leave you with a ticket and tint you have to remove.
The good news is that the difference between a trustworthy service and a risky one is usually easy to spot.
What to look for
- Physicians licensed in your state. Medical licenses are issued state by state. The physician reviewing your case should be licensed where you live.
- A genuine medical review. Expect questions about your diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment. The physician should be free to approve or deny based on what you share.
- No guaranteed approval. Approval depends on medical need. A service that promises everyone gets approved isn't doing a medical evaluation.
- Clear, upfront pricing. You should know the full price before you start, and what happens to your payment if you're not approved.
- A complete, verifiable certificate. It should show your details, the physician's name and license, and clear issue and expiration dates. You should be able to download and reprint it anytime.
- Privacy. Your medical information should be used only to provide the service, and never sold.
- Real support. You should be able to reach a person by email if something goes wrong.
Red flags to avoid
- Guaranteed approval, or no medical questions at all
- No information about who reviews your case or where they're licensed
- A price that changes at checkout, or extra fees for the certificate itself
- No refund policy, or one you can't find before you pay
- Pressure tactics, like countdown timers or offers that supposedly end today
- Certificates with no expiration date or physician license number
How ShadedMD measures up
We built ShadedMD to be the most trustworthy way to get a medical tint exemption online, and every point below is something you can check for yourself:
- Physicians licensed in your state review every questionnaire.
- A real medical decision. The physician reviews your answers and approves or denies based on medical need. We never guarantee approval.
- Best pricing. One flat fee of $129 with no add-ons, the best pricing of any online tint exemption service, covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee. Any state filing fees and tint installation are separate.
- Fast and fully online. The questionnaire takes about 5 minutes, and physicians aim to complete reviews within 24 to 48 hours.
- A certificate that's easy to keep. Approved patients get a certificate by email that they can view, download as a PDF, and print. It's valid for one year, with the dates printed on it. In some states you'll also need to file the physician's certification with your DMV to receive a state exemption or decal.
- Private by design. Your answers are used only for your evaluation and are shared only with your reviewing physician and the providers we need to run the service. We never sell your personal or health information. See our privacy policy.
- Real support. Questions go to our support team at support@shadedmd.com.
Ready to see if you qualify? Start your evaluation, or read how the process works.
Questions to ask any service before you pay
- 1Who reviews my case, and where are they licensed?
- 2What happens if I'm not approved?
- 3What does the certificate include, and how long is it valid?
- 4Can I get a new copy if I lose it?
- 5How is my medical information stored and shared?
A good service will answer all five clearly, before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to get a medical tint exemption?
If your state offers a medical exemption (a few, such as Colorado, Kansas, and Kentucky, don't), the most reliable way is a genuine evaluation by a physician licensed in your state, followed by any paperwork your state requires. Online services like ShadedMD can make the evaluation more convenient without skipping the medical review.
Are online tint exemption services legitimate?
Many are, but quality varies. A legitimate service uses licensed physicians, asks real medical questions, and doesn't guarantee approval. Be cautious of any service that does.
Why doesn't ShadedMD guarantee approval?
Because an exemption is a medical decision. A physician has to confirm a genuine medical need, and a certificate issued without that review may not hold up when it's checked.
How fast can I get a tint exemption certificate?
With ShadedMD, physicians aim to complete reviews within 24 to 48 hours, and your certificate is emailed once you're approved. If your state requires a DMV filing, its processing time is separate.
Sources
- Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services, Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 42, section 42-4-227, Windows unobstructed, certain materials prohibited
- Kentucky Legislative Research Commission, KRS 189.110, Unobstructed windshields, Display of American flag, Windshield wipers, effective July 15, 2024
- Kansas Legislature, K.S.A. 8-1749a, Sun screening devices; requirements; exceptions
- Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Form HSMV 83390, Application for Sunscreening Medical Exemption
- North Carolina Medical Board, Position Statement 5.1.4: Telemedicine
- U.S. Government Publishing Office, 45 CFR 164.508, Uses and disclosures for which an authorization is required (HIPAA Privacy Rule), 2023 edition
This article is general information, not medical or legal advice. Tint laws change and differ by state, so check your state's current rules. Whether you qualify for an exemption is decided by a licensed physician based on your individual condition.
About ShadedMD
Medical tint exemptions you can trust
ShadedMD is an online medical window tint exemption service. Every questionnaire is reviewed by a physician licensed in your state, who approves or denies it based on medical need. ShadedMD offers the best pricing of any online tint exemption service: one flat fee of $129 with no add-ons, backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Physicians aim to complete reviews within 24 to 48 hours, and approved patients receive a signed certificate by email that they can download, print, and keep for one year.