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Well congratulations, you are almost fully legal and ready to begin getting the medication you need!

The last step before heading to the MMTC is to submit your application to get a Medical Marijuana Use Registry Identification Card. This can be done online or by mail. If you submit your application and $75 processing fee online, the process is expedited compared to sending the physical application in!

Below is an outline of the process and some requirements to keep in mind. Remember if you have a Florida Drivers license or ID, your photo will automatically attach to the application for you.

Online

  • Retrieve your login credentials for the Medical Marijuana Use Registry that have been sent to the email address you supplied to your qualified physician.
  • Supply all necessary documentation and submit your payment information for the $75 processing fee.

*Please keep in mind, electronic applications are processed significantly faster than paper applications.

 

By Mail

  • Indicate on the third page whether it is an initial, renewal, or minor application.
  • Complete all required fields and include:
      • An approved passport-type photo
      • A copy of the required proof of residency
      • $75.00 check or money order made out to the Florida Department of Health
  • For help completing your paper application:
  • Mail your application to:
Office of Medical Marijuana Use
PO Box 31313
Tampa, FL 33631-3313

Application Requirements

Photo

  • For online applications: 
    • The Registry is connected to the Division of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle’s State ID system. If there is a match to the information supplied by your physician, your state ID or driver’s license photo is automatically added to your application.
  • For paper applications:
    • Submit a full-face, passport-type, color photograph taken in front of a plain white background within the last 90 days, and 2×2 inches in size.

Proof of Residency

  • For online and paper applications:
    • Per Florida law:
      • Adult applicants (patients and caregivers) must submit a copy of a valid Florida driver license or Florida identification card.
      • Seasonal residents that do not possess a valid Florida driver license or Florida identification card must submit a copy of two of the following documents:
        • A deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental or lease agreement.
        • One proof of residential address from the seasonal resident’s parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom the seasonal resident resides and a statement from the person with whom the seasonal resident resides stating that the seasonal resident does reside with him or her.
        • A utility hookup or work order dated within 60 days before registration in the medical use registry.
        • A utility bill, not more than 2 months old.
        • Mail from a financial institution, including checking, savings, or investment account statements, not more than 2 months old.
        • Mail from a federal, state, county, or municipal government agency, not more than 2 months old.
      • Minor patients must submit a certified copy of a birth certificate or a current record of registration from a Florida K-12 school, and a copy of the minor patient’s parent or legal guardian’s valid Florida driver’s license or identification card
  • For all forms of residency, the name and address on the document(s) provided must match the name and address provided in the application.

Signature

  • For online applications:
    • Electronically sign your application once your photo and proof of residency have been uploaded. Type your first and last name exactly as it appears on your application in the appropriate boxes. Then click “Submit My Card Application.”
  • For paper applications:
    • Print and sign your name exactly as it appears on your application in the appropriate boxes on the final page of the application.

Payment

  • For online applications:
    • Once you submit your application, a button will appear that reads: “Click Here to Pay Online.” Click that button to access the Bill2Pay system to supply your payment information. Credit cards and eChecks are accepted.
    • A $2.75 convenience fee applies to each online payment.
    • If your payment is declined, a $15 service fee will be charged to your account.
  • For paper applications:
    • Include a $75 check or money order made out to the Florida Department of Health with your application. Please remember to include on it your Patient ID Number and DOB.

If the above application process seems a bit scary and may be deterring you…Don’t let it!!  One other thing to remember is that you should not be left on your own to figure out how to handle this process if you run into any issues or complexities.  Find a good marijuana doctor who will help you quickly and correctly navigate thru the process and if you are local to Naples, Florida give us a call we always help our patients get the required paperwork complete at no additional charge.  For more information see our FAQ’s or read or an introduction to Medical Marijuana.

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