How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Maryland

Here's how to get a medical card in Maryland in four simple steps. Register with the MCA, see a doctor from home once your registration is approved, then shop tax-free at any licensed Maryland dispensary.

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Maryland Medical Card Requirements: What to Have Ready

Maryland residents 18 or older with a condition Maryland covers, like chronic pain, PTSD or severe nausea, can get certified online by a doctor registered with the MCA. Have your proof you live in Maryland and a photo ID ready. State registration is free.

Once certified: no 12% tax, up to 120 g of flower or 36 g of THC every 30 days, shopping from 18, and a caregiver you can name to shop for you.

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How to Get a Medical Card in Maryland in 4 Steps

  1. 01

    Register with the MCA and get your Patient ID

    Create your free OneStop account and submit the Adult Patient Registration in about 15-30 minutes. The MCA has to approve your registration before a doctor can issue your certification. Once it's approved, your 16-character Patient ID arrives by email, and the doctor uses it to certify you.

  2. 02

    See a doctor now or book a time.

    Once your Patient ID arrives, see a doctor now with no appointment, or book a time that works for you. Your online evaluation is $40 at CannabisMD TeleMed.

  3. 03

    See a Maryland doctor online.

    A private online visit from home. The doctor enters your certification under your Patient ID, so there is nothing extra for you to file.

  4. 04

    Shop at any licensed Maryland dispensary.

    Your free printable patient ID is available in OneStop. Bring your patient ID number and photo ID to a licensed dispensary, and make your first purchase within 120 days of certification.

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What Documents Do You Need for a Maryland Medical Card?

How to get your Patient ID: go to Maryland OneStop, choose Maryland Cannabis Administration, open Adult Patient Registration, then verify your email. Have these ready to upload:

Proof of identity

Social Security number (all 9 digits) and a government photo ID: driver's license, state ID, military ID or U.S. passport.

Maryland residency

A Maryland ID with your current address works as proof of residency. OneStop will let you know if any additional proof is needed.

A recent photo and an email

Color photo, plain white background, no hat or sunglasses, and an email you'll confirm.

How Much Does It Cost to Get a Medical Card in Maryland?

Your online evaluation is $40 at CannabisMD TeleMed, and you pay only if approved. Maryland state registration is free, and so is your printable patient ID. HSA cards are accepted.

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Maryland Medical Card?

The free OneStop application takes about 15-30 minutes, and your online evaluation takes 10 minutes or less. Once the MCA approves your registration and the doctor certifies you, you can shop at a licensed Maryland dispensary the same day.

  1. 1

    MCA registration review

    After you verify your email, the MCA (formerly MMCC) reviews your registration and sends your Patient ID in its approval email.

  2. 2

    Doctor certification

    With your Patient ID in hand, see a licensed doctor online. The doctor, who is registered with the MCA, enters your certification with the state right after your visit.

  3. 3

    Within 120 days

    Dispensary access

    Once your certification is in the state system, you can shop at any licensed Maryland dispensary. Make your first purchase within 120 days of your certification.

Maryland Medical Card Application FAQ

Can I get a Maryland medical marijuana card online?

Yes, Maryland medical marijuana cards are available online. In Maryland, new and renewing patients can both be seen by telemedicine. Register free in OneStop, and once the MCA approves your registration, see a licensed doctor online from home. The doctor enters your certification with the state, and no office visit is needed.

How much does it cost to get a medical card in Maryland?

Getting a medical card in Maryland costs $40 at CannabisMD TeleMed for your online evaluation, and you pay only if approved. Registration with the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) and your printable patient ID are free. A plastic card is optional at $25, and it's free for Maryland Medicaid and VA patients.

Do I register with the state before or after my online visit?

You register with the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) before your online visit, and the MCA has to approve your registration before a doctor can issue your certification. Create your free OneStop account, and once your registration is approved, you get your 16-character Patient ID number. Then book your online evaluation with a licensed doctor registered with the MCA, who links your certification to that ID.

How do I get a Maryland patient ID number?

You get a Maryland patient ID number by registering free with the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) in OneStop. Submit the Adult Patient Registration and verify your email so the MCA can review it. Your MCA Patient ID Number comes in your approval email, so keep it handy for your online visit and the dispensary.

What do I bring to the dispensary?

At a Maryland medical cannabis dispensary, bring a valid government-issued photo ID plus your medical patient ID card or patient ID number. The dispensary checks your certification in the MCA OneStop system. Make your first purchase within 120 days of your certification.

Do I have to wait for my card in the mail?

No, you don't wait for a Maryland medical card in the mail, because the printable patient ID from the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) is free and ready to use. Bring it, or your patient ID number, with your photo ID to the dispensary. A plastic card is optional.

Who can get a medical marijuana card in Maryland?

Maryland residents 18 or older with a qualifying medical condition can get a medical marijuana card through the Maryland medical cannabis program. Conditions on the official list include severe or chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and severe nausea. For OneStop, have a government photo ID, proof you live in Maryland and a recent photo ready. Book your $40 online evaluation to get started.

Where do I log in to register my Maryland medical card?

You log in to register your Maryland medical card at Maryland OneStop (onestop.md.gov), the portal of the Maryland Cannabis Administration, the MCA (formerly MMCC). New patients create an account and register there for free, and returning patients renew in the same portal.

How long does it take to get a medical marijuana card in MD?

Same-day medical cannabis certification and shopping are possible in Maryland once the MCA approves your registration. The free OneStop application takes about 15-30 minutes, and your online evaluation with a doctor takes just 10 minutes or less. Once the doctor enters your certification in OneStop, you can start shopping at a licensed Maryland dispensary that same day with your photo ID and Patient ID number, without waiting for a physical card.

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