Minnesota Medical Marijuana Card Online for $40
See a Minnesota-licensed doctor online for $40, then enroll in the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Registry with the link the state emails you. The online visit takes 10 minutes or less, the state fee is $0, and you only pay if you're approved.
How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Minnesota
Three steps take you from your online visit to your first medical cannabis purchase. Most of the waiting happens in step 2, while the state reviews your enrollment. For more detail on each step, read our step-by-step guide to getting your medical marijuana card in Minnesota.
See a Minnesota Doctor Online
Book a visit and meet a Minnesota-licensed doctor online. Once approved, the doctor sends your certification information to the state for you, and Minnesota emails you an enrollment link. Check your spam or junk folder if you don't see it.
Enroll Within 90 Days
Use the email link to enroll online. Your certification expires if your enrollment isn't submitted and approved within 90 days, so the state asks you to apply within the first 60 days. Review usually takes about 72 hours but can take longer.
Make Your First Dispensary Visit
Schedule an appointment and bring your photo ID, a list of your current medications and payment. A pharmacist or certified medical cannabis consultant meets with you before your first purchase.
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Minnesota Medical Marijuana Card Cost: $40 Online
New patient visits and renewal visits are both $40, and Minnesota charges $0 to enroll. You only pay if you're approved.
Meet our doctor online to see if medical cannabis is right for you.
Already registered? Get recertified online before your three-year enrollment expires.
No physical card or clinic visit needed. Start with your online visit, then follow the state's enrollment or renewal steps.
Minnesota Medical vs. Recreational Cannabis
Adults 21 and older can buy adult-use cannabis in Minnesota. Enrolled medical patients still get three things adult-use buyers don't.
Save 22% or More on Taxes
Adult-use buyers pay a 15% cannabis tax plus 6.875% state sales tax, and many cities add local sales tax on top. Medical patients don't pay either one when they buy from a dispensary licensed for medical sales. On a $100 purchase, that's $22 or more you keep.
Medical Patient Protections
Minnesota law gives enrolled patients certain legal protections based on their Registry status. Some exceptions apply, such as federal rules and safety-sensitive jobs.
Guidance From a Pharmacist
Before your first purchase, a pharmacist or certified medical cannabis consultant reviews your condition and medications, then recommends products and a dose.
What Medical Cannabis Products You Can Buy
Minnesota medical patients can buy flower, oils and tinctures, pills, vapes, powders, lozenges and gum, gummies and chews, and topicals. Your pharmacist or consultant helps you choose the right type for you.
Minnesota Medical Card Requirements and Documents
To qualify, you must live in Minnesota and have a qualifying condition certified by a Minnesota-licensed physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse.
Named Medical Conditions
Minnesota lists 19 conditions by name, from chronic pain and PTSD to sleep apnea and IBS. See the full list below.
Other Medical Conditions May Qualify
A licensed provider can also certify another condition if they recommend cannabis to treat it for you.
Minnesota Residency Required
You must live in Minnesota. You enroll using your Minnesota driver's license or state ID.
The 19 Qualifying Conditions in Minnesota
- Alzheimer's disease
- ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
- Autism spectrum disorder (meeting DSM-5 criteria)
- Cancer*
- Chronic motor or vocal tic disorder
- Chronic pain
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease
- Intractable pain
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Seizures, including epilepsy
- Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including MS
- Sickle cell disease
- Terminal illness with a life expectancy under one year*
- Tourette syndrome
*Cancer and terminal illness qualify when the illness or its treatment causes severe or chronic pain, nausea or severe vomiting, or severe weight and muscle loss (cachexia).
Documents to Have Ready
- Your Minnesota driver's license or state ID, plus a phone or camera to take a clear photo of it.
- A personal email address that only you use. Each Registry account needs its own email.
Minors, Caregivers and Veterans
- Patients under 18 are welcome. Our doctor sees minors with a parent or legal guardian, who is added to the state account and can pick up medicine. To enroll, the parent or guardian needs their photo ID and the child's birth certificate or guardianship papers.
- Caregivers must be 18 or older. Add one when you enroll or later. They register through their own email link, upload a photo ID and no longer need a background check. A spouse, parent or legal guardian can act as your caregiver without a separate registration.
- Veterans can use the state's veteran certification form instead of a provider visit. You provide a veteran ID card and confirm that you've been diagnosed with one of the 19 named conditions.
Minnesota Medical Marijuana Patient Self-Evaluation
Most Minnesota patients never need a Patient Self-Evaluation (PSE). If the state or your dispensary asks for one, you complete it inside your state Registry account.
Complete Your PSE Online
- You only need one if the state or your dispensary asks for it.
- Sign in to your Minnesota Medical Cannabis Registry account.
- Open the PSE, answer the questions and submit it.
Dispensary staff review and approve your PSE. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) does not. A registered caregiver can complete it for you.
Opens the official Minnesota Medical Cannabis Registry login.
Need a Minnesota Medical Marijuana Card?
Start with an online visit. Once you're certified and enrolled, your Registry account is where you'll find your Registry Verification Document, and your PSE if you're ever asked to complete one.
Minnesota Medical Cannabis Registry: How Enrollment Works
No Physical Card
Minnesota doesn't mail a plastic card. Dispensaries check your enrollment in the Registry. If you need proof, such as for an employer, print a Registry Verification Document from your account.
Enrollment Lasts Three Years
Once approved, you're set until your expiration date. The state sends reminder emails 60 and 30 days before it. Put the date on your own calendar too.
State Review Usually Takes About 72 Hours
The state processes applications in the order received and emails you once you're approved. It may email you if it needs more information.
Avoid These Enrollment Delays
- Don't miss the window. Submit your enrollment within 60 days of your visit. After 90 days without approval, your certification expires and you need a new one.
- Upload a clear ID photo. Make sure the whole ID shows, the text is sharp, and your name and address match what you enter.
- Bring your medication list and photo ID to your first dispensary visit.
- Add a caregiver at enrollment if someone will pick up for you. You can also add one later.
See more common Minnesota enrollment mistakes and how to avoid them in our full guide.
Minnesota does not allow extensions on certifications or enrollments, so plan ahead.
Minnesota Medical Marijuana Card Renewal
Minnesota enrollment lasts three years. You can get recertified online before it expires, so there's no gap in your access.
After recertification, complete your re-enrollment application through the new email link. The same 90-day deadline applies to renewals.
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Minnesota Medical Marijuana Card Guides
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Minnesota Medical Marijuana Card FAQ
Can I get a Minnesota medical marijuana card online?
Yes. You can meet with our Minnesota-licensed medical marijuana doctor online, and the visit takes 10 minutes or less. When the doctor certifies your condition, Minnesota emails you a link to enroll in its Medical Cannabis Registry. The state does not issue a physical card.
How much does a Minnesota medical marijuana card cost?
It costs $40 with CannabisMD TeleMed for new and renewal patients, and Minnesota's enrollment fee is $0. You only pay if you're approved. Medical cannabis from the dispensary is paid for separately.
When am I charged?
We place a temporary hold when you book, so you may see a pending charge. You're only charged if the doctor approves you.
What conditions qualify for a medical card in Minnesota?
Minnesota names 19 qualifying conditions, including chronic pain, PTSD, cancer, seizures, IBS and obstructive sleep apnea. A licensed provider can also certify another condition if they recommend cannabis to treat it. See our Minnesota qualifying conditions page for the full list and details.
Is a Minnesota medical marijuana card worth it now that recreational cannabis is legal?
For many patients, yes. Enrolled patients skip the cannabis tax and sales tax on qualifying medical purchases, get guidance from a pharmacist or certified consultant, and have certain legal protections under state law. How much it helps depends on how often you buy and what you need.
Do I get a physical medical marijuana card in Minnesota?
No. Minnesota does not issue cards. The dispensary checks your photo ID and confirms your enrollment in the Medical Cannabis Registry. If you need proof, such as for an employer, you can print a Registry Verification Document from your account.
How long does Minnesota take to approve my medical cannabis enrollment?
Usually about 72 hours after you submit a complete application, though it can take longer. The state reviews applications in the order received and emails you when you're approved. Apply soon after your visit, because your certification expires if you're not approved within 90 days.
Who reviews the Patient Self-Evaluation (PSE)?
Dispensary staff review your PSE, not the Office of Cannabis Management. Most patients are never asked to complete one, but if you are, the dispensary uses your answers to help choose products that fit your condition and medications.
Can someone pick up medical cannabis for me?
Yes. You can add a registered caregiver who is 18 or older, or have your spouse, parent or legal guardian act as your caregiver. They bring their own photo ID to the dispensary. Caregivers no longer need a background check.
How often do I re-enroll in the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Registry?
Every three years. You need a new certification from a participating provider, which you can get online, and then a new enrollment application. You can start up to 90 days before your enrollment expires, and the state sends reminders 60 and 30 days before.
Are medical cannabis purchases taxed in Minnesota?
Qualifying medical purchases are not. Medical cannabis sold to an enrolled patient by a business with a medical cannabis retail endorsement is exempt from Minnesota's 15% cannabis tax and from sales tax. Adult-use buyers pay both, plus any local sales tax, so medical patients save 22% or more on every purchase.
Reviewed by Steven M. Fiore, MD
Medical Director. Dr. Fiore provides medical content review and quality oversight. Minnesota medical cannabis certifications are determined independently by participating Minnesota-licensed practitioners.
October 19, 2026
Start Your Minnesota Medical Cannabis Evaluation
Meet a Minnesota-licensed doctor online for $40, and you only pay if you're approved. Once you're certified, your state enrollment link arrives by email.