Quick answer
ShadedMD stands out among online tint exemption services on the facts you can verify before paying: every case is reviewed by a physician licensed in your state, the price is a flat $129 shown up front, physicians aim to finish reviews within 24 to 48 hours, a 30-day money-back guarantee is published in writing, and ShadedMD is upfront that some states require their own form beyond the certificate. When comparing ShadedMD to TintedMD, ForeverTint, TintDocs, or any other service, check each of those five points on the provider's own site rather than relying on claims.
Key takeaways
- Compare services on verifiable facts: who reviews the case, the total price, the refund policy in writing, the turnaround, and whether the service is clear about your state's own requirements.
- ShadedMD: review by a physician licensed in your state, flat $129, reviews aimed at 24 to 48 hours, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- A low headline price means little if the refund policy is unclear or the review is not done by a licensed physician.
- A genuine evaluation by a licensed practitioner is the medical foundation of a state exemption, but states differ on who may sign and whether their own form is required.
- No online service can change your state's rules. The best service is the one that gets the medical piece right and tells you honestly what your state needs next.
How to compare tint exemption services fairly
Several online services offer medical window tint exemption certificates, including ShadedMD, TintedMD, ForeverTint, and TintDocs. We are not going to tell you what those other services do or do not do. Their sites can speak for themselves. What we can do is give you the checklist that matters and show exactly where ShadedMD lands on each point.
Here are the five questions to ask of any service before you pay:
- 1Who reviews my case? It should be a licensed practitioner, licensed in your state, evaluating you individually.
- 2What is the total price, and is it shown before I pay? Look for one number, no add-ons.
- 3Is the refund policy in writing? If you are not approved, do you get your money back?
- 4How fast is the turnaround? Look for a stated window, not a vague promise.
- 5Is the service clear about your state's process? Some states need their own form or permit, not just a certificate.
Where ShadedMD stands on each point
| What to check | ShadedMD |
|---|---|
| Who reviews the case | A physician licensed in your state, individually |
| Price | Flat $129, one time, shown before checkout |
| Refund policy | 30-day money-back guarantee if not approved, published at /guarantee |
| Turnaround | Physicians aim to finish reviews within 24 to 48 hours |
| Certificate | Physician-signed, with license number and Recommendation ID, valid 1 year, printable as a PDF |
| State requirements | Points you to your state's page; state forms and permits are separate |
| Appointment required | No. 5-minute online questionnaire |
| Privacy | Encrypted in transit and at rest; health information never sold |
Every item in that table is something you can confirm on the ShadedMD site before you order. Apply the same table to any other service and fill in the right-hand column from their pages. If a column is blank or vague, that is your answer.
Why the physician review is the deciding factor
The single most important difference between services is whether a licensed physician actually evaluates you. A medical exemption is a medical document. States that offer one expect it to rest on a licensed practitioner's professional judgment. Depending on the state, that may be a physician, an optometrist, or a physician assistant or nurse practitioner. A letter without a genuine review behind it is not worth carrying.
ShadedMD's physicians review every questionnaire individually. If your case does not support an exemption, they say so, and you are refunded. That willingness to decline is a feature, not a bug. It is what makes the approvals mean something. Our article on whether telehealth tint exemptions are legitimate goes deeper on this.
Price: what $129 actually buys
ShadedMD charges $129 once. That covers the physician review and, if you are approved, the signed certificate with its Recommendation ID, which you can print or download as a PDF. State filing fees, such as Florida's $6.50 per vehicle or Georgia's $10 per application, are paid to the state. You are not charged until checkout, and if you are not approved, the 30-day money-back guarantee returns the full amount.
When you compare prices, compare the total. Ask whether the number you see covers the review and the certificate, whether there is a separate charge for a document or a state form, and whether anything renews automatically. See our full breakdown of ShadedMD pricing and refunds and our general guide to how much a medical tint exemption costs.
What no service can do
Be wary of any provider, including us, that implies a certificate alone makes you legal everywhere. It does not. Some states accept a physician certificate kept in the car. Others require a state form or DMV submission. A few states offer no medical exemption at all. ShadedMD gives you the physician's evaluation and, if you are approved, a signed certificate. Your state's own process, where there is one, is separate; start with our state directory and confirm with your state's official instructions. That is honest, and it is the most any service can truthfully promise.
The bottom line
ShadedMD is a telehealth service where a physician licensed in your state reviews your medical questionnaire, aiming to finish within 24 to 48 hours, and decides whether to sign a medical window tint exemption certificate. The fee is a flat $129, backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Measured on the five points that matter, it offers a simple process and the best pricing of any online tint exemption service. Compare it against any other service using the same checklist, then decide.
Ready to see where you stand? Check if you qualify. The questionnaire takes about 5 minutes, and you are only charged at checkout.
This page is general information, not medical or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
Is ShadedMD better than TintedMD or other services?
We do not make claims about other companies. We recommend comparing every service on five verifiable points: licensed physician review, total price shown up front, a written refund policy, stated turnaround, and honest information about your state's own requirements. ShadedMD meets all five, and you can confirm each on the ShadedMD site.
What makes ShadedMD different?
Every case is reviewed by a physician licensed in your state, the price is a flat $129 with no add-ons, physicians aim to finish reviews within 24 to 48 hours, a 30-day money-back guarantee is published in writing, and ShadedMD is clear that some states require their own form beyond the certificate.
Does a cheaper service mean a worse certificate?
Not necessarily, but price alone tells you little. What matters is whether a licensed physician actually reviews your case, whether the refund policy is in writing, and whether the service is clear about your state's own process.
Can any online service guarantee my exemption is valid in my state?
No. State rules vary. Some accept a physician certificate kept in the car, others require a state form, and a few offer no medical exemption. ShadedMD maintains a state directory as a starting point, and you should confirm the details with your state's official source.
Does ShadedMD charge more for certain states?
No. The fee is a flat $129 regardless of state. State filing fees, where a state charges one, are paid to the state.
Sources
- North Carolina Medical Board, Position Statement 5.1.4: Telemedicine
- Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Form HSMV 83390, Application for Sunscreening Medical Exemption (Rev. 07/25)
- Georgia Department of Public Safety, Form DPS-431, Application for Exemption to the Window Tint Law (Rev. 8/2022), with DPS Rules 570-22-.05 and 570-22-.06
- New York State DMV, Form MV-80W, Application for Tinted Window Exemption (6/24)
- Texas Department of Public Safety, Window Tinting Standards (medical exemption statement; DPS stopped issuing exemption certificates January 1, 2019)
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.