Florida Medical Marijuana Card Renewal

How to Renew Medical Marijuana Card in Florida in 2024

Does Florida Allow Medical Marijuana Card Renewal Online?

Yes, you can renew your Florida medical marijuana card online. To do so, follow these steps:

• Log into the Medical Marijuana Use Registry. If you do not remember your password, you may reset it by selecting the "Forgot Password" link on the login page
• Choose the "YOUR CARD" option at the top of the page to view your Application History page
• Select "BEGIN RENEWAL" to open a renewal application
• Select "PROCEED"
• Review all data to make sure it is accurate. Then click “APPLY”
• Click "SUPPLY A PHOTO" to supply your Florida State ID photo or passport-style photo. A prompt will appear to check for your State ID photo or to provide a passport-style photo. Selecting "CHECK STATE ID PHOTO" will upload your driver's license photo from the Florida Department of High Safety and Motor Vehicles' demographic database. Selecting "SUPPLY MY OWN" will allow you to upload a photo from your device. (Using data sourced from the FLHSMV will automatically approve the photo and may cut down on processing time, while supplying your own photo may increase the processing time)
• Scroll down to the section labeled "Proof of Residence" and then select "SUPPLY PROOF"
• Select "CHECK STATE RESIDENCY STATUS" to obtain your Driver's License or Florida State ID from FLHSMV. If you want to upload your own photo, click "SUPPLY MY OWN" to supply your proof of residency document. Select the file you want to upload and choose "OPEN" The document will appear below the "SUPPLY PROOF" button
• Review all data to make sure it is accurate. Then click “APPLY”
• Scroll to the "Signature" section to type in your first name and last name in the boxes provided
• Select "SUBMIT MY CARD APPLICATION"
• Select the "CLICK HERE TO PAY ONLINE" button after submitting your card application to provide your payment details

For more information on renewing your Florida medical marijuana card, see the patient renewal instructions guide on the Office of Medical Marijuana Use website.

How Often Do You Have to Renew Your Medical Marijuana Card in Florida?

Florida medical marijuana cards are valid for one year from the date of approval. The cards' expiration dates are printed on the front of the cards.

Do You Need a Medical Marijuana Card Renewal Doctor in Florida?

In Florida, patients are required to see their qualified physicians for a re-evaluation of their eligibility to use low-THC cannabis to treat their conditions every 210 days. This may also be termed a recertification visit. While the first certification visit must be conducted in person, HB 387, passed by the state legislature in May 2023, permits re-certification examinations to be conducted via telehealth services.

When renewing a patient certification, Florida allows the physician to conduct follow-up examinations on the patient via telehealth services as long as they conducted an in-person physical examination on the patient before issuing the original certification.

Note that in order to qualify to order medical marijuana or low-THC cannabis for patients in Florida, a healthcare provider must have an active, unrestricted license as a physician pursuant to Chapter 458 of the Florida Statutes, or an osteopathic physician under Chapter 459 of the Florida Statutes. Also, a physician employed as a medical director by a dispensing organization is ineligible to approve low-THC cannabis or medical marijuana for patients.

Physicians who meet the requirements must also complete a 2-hour course followed by an exam before accessing the Florida Medical Marijuana Use. Successful completion of the program is required each time physicians renew their licenses.

To find physicians who fulfill all the requirements to conduct certification and recertification examinations, check the list of authorized physicians maintained by the Office of Medical Marijuana Use. Alternatively, you may use the OMMU physician search tool to find an approved physician by specialty and location.

Florida Medical Marijuana Card Renewal Cost

The cost of renewing a medical marijuana card in Florida is $75.00. You can complete payment using a check or money order to the Florida Department of Health with your patient identification number on the memo line. If you complete the process online, you will be required to pay an additional $2.75 convenience fee, bringing the total to $77.75. Credit cards, debit cards, and e-checks are acceptable forms of payment for patients renewing their Florida medical marijuana cards online.

Note that there is also a cost to re-certification every 210 days depending on the physician or clinic you visit. While some healthcare providers may charge more and others less, the average cost ranges between $150 and $300.

If your application payment is returned or declined for any reason, an additional $15 service fee will be required to process your application. A returned or declined payment will require you to mail a check or money order made payable to the Florida Department of Health, totaling the original application fee plus the $15 service fee to the OMMU card application processing center.

Where to Do Medical Marijuana Card Renewal Near Me in Florida

There are no physical locations to visit to renew your Florida medical marijuana card. The state only accepts renewal submissions sent by mail or submitted online on its medical marijuana use registry.

Can I Use a Medical Marijuana Card from Another State in Florida?

Florida does not offer medical marijuana reciprocity. The approved Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers in the state only dispense orders to qualified Florida patients and their caregivers as recommended by their qualified physicians.