How to get a window tint medical exemption in Maine
Maine grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. The paperwork is Application for window tint medical exemption (form Tint Waiver Application), handled by Maine State Police, Traffic Division. No fee is published.
| What | Maine |
|---|---|
| Form | Tint Waiver Application — Application for window tint medical exemption |
| Who certifies | A Maine-licensed physician; A physician assistant; A certified nurse practitioner; An optometrist. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | Not stated |
| Keep in vehicle | Yes |
| What it covers | Film beyond the ordinary limits, as the certificate the Chief of the State Police issues allows |
| Submit to | Maine State Police, Traffic Division, Augusta |
The steps
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Apply to the Maine State Police, not the BMV. Guidance pointing you at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles is wrong — the application and the certificate both come from the State Police.
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Have a Maine-licensed physician, physician assistant, certified nurse practitioner or optometrist certify your condition on the application.
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Read the declaration before signing: the form states that knowingly supplying false information is a Class D offence under the Criminal Code, punishable by up to a year's confinement, a fine of up to $500, or both.
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Send the completed application to the Traffic Division in Augusta.
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The Chief of the State Police issues the exemption certificate on approval. Keep it with the vehicle.
Which conditions qualify
Maine publishes no list of named conditions. The test is whether a qualifying provider certifies that you require shielding from the direct rays of the sun.
What gets refused
- A condition manageable with protective eyewear, or with film inside the legal limits that blocks 99.9% of ultraviolet light
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in Maine?
Apply to the Maine State Police, not the BMV. Guidance pointing you at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles is wrong — the application and the certificate both come from the State Police. Have a Maine-licensed physician, physician assistant, certified nurse practitioner or optometrist certify your condition on the application. Read the declaration before signing: the form states that knowingly supplying false information is a Class D offence under the Criminal Code, punishable by up to a year's confinement, a fine of up to $500, or both. Send the completed application to the Traffic Division in Augusta. The Chief of the State Police issues the exemption certificate on approval. Keep it with the vehicle.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in Maine?
Application for window tint medical exemption, form Tint Waiver Application, from Maine State Police, Traffic Division.
Who can sign a tint exemption in Maine?
A Maine-licensed physician; A physician assistant; A certified nurse practitioner; An optometrist.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in Maine?
Maine does not publish a list of named conditions. The test is whether a qualifying provider certifies that you require shielding from the sun. Refused: A condition manageable with protective eyewear, or with film inside the legal limits that blocks 99.9% of ultraviolet light.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in Maine?
Film beyond the ordinary limits, as the certificate the Chief of the State Police issues allows.
Sources
- Maine State Police - Tint waiver application (official)
Reference only, not legal or medical advice. Forms and fees change — confirm against the official source above before you file, and get the form from the agency rather than a third-party form site.