How to Become a Medical Marijuana Patient in Florida

In Florida, you can become a medical marijuana patient in three easy steps.

1. Schedule

Schedule an appointment with a licensed physician.

2. Qualify

Qualify to become an MMJ patient by meeting two conditions.

3. Submit

Submit your application for a Medical Marijuana Patient Card.

1. Schedule

Schedule your appointment with a licensed physician

Only a licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.) can diagnose you and recommend medical cannabis. The physician must be licensed or certified to recommend medical cannabis.

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2. Qualify

In Florida, to qualify to become a medical marijuana patient, you must meet 2 conditions.

2. Qualify

In Florida, to qualify to become a medical marijuana patient, you must meet 2 conditions.

3. Submit

Once your physician submits your information to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH):

You will receive an email with a username and password to login to the Florida MMUR.
You will need to apply and pay $75 to the FDOH
- For online applications, FDOH accepts debit or credit cards.
- You can also print and mail your application.
- Mail-applications may take longer to process.

3. Submit

Once your physician submits your information to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH):

You will receive an email with a username and password to login to the Florida MMUR.
You will need to apply and pay $75 to the FDOH
- For online applications, FDOH accepts debit or credit cards.
- You can also print and mail your application.
- Mail-applications may take longer to process.

Tips

To be eligible for seasonal residence, you must live in Florida for 31 consecutive days or more a year.
Bring your valid Florida state ID and 12 months of medical records to your doctor’s appointment.
Bring proof of residency that matches the address on your state ID. If these addresses don’t match, it may delay the process.

7–14 days after you submit your application, you should receive an email that your registration is complete.
Your ID card will come in the mail soon. Until it does, you can use your Florida driver’s license or state ID to purchase your cannabis treatments.