Get Your Colorado Medical Marijuana Card
Colorado requires an in-person physician evaluation for the initial Red Card. Renewals may be completed via telehealth.
Colorado has an active medical marijuana program, and Marijuana Doctor is expanding here soon. Join the waitlist and we'll email you the moment booking opens.
The process
How it works in Colorado
Colorado requires the first exam in person. Here's how we make the rest painless.
- 1
Tell us about yourself
Answer a few questions about your health and goals and confirm you live in Colorado. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
- 2
Meet your doctor
We match you with a licensed physician. Your state requires the first evaluation in person — we'll help you find the nearest clinic; renewals are usually online.
- 3
Get certified & register
If approved, you receive your certification and step-by-step help registering with your state program so you can shop at licensed dispensaries.
Eligibility
Qualifying conditions in Colorado
The most commonly certified conditions. Not sure if yours counts? The evaluation is free unless you're approved.
- Cancer
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Cachexia
- Severe pain
- Severe nausea
- Seizures
- Persistent muscle spasms
- Multiple sclerosis
- PTSD
- Autism spectrum disorder
Total cost in Colorado
Marijuana Doctor is coming soon to Colorado. The state fee is $52. Join the waitlist for booking and pricing.
Reciprocity
Out-of-state cards are not accepted; adults 21+ may buy at adult-use stores.
Patient rules
Living with a card in Colorado
Possession, home cultivation, caregivers, and renewals — reviewed June 2026 against the sources listed below.
Possession limits
Up to 2 oz of usable marijuana; purchases up to 2 oz per transaction.
Home cultivation
Up to 6 plants per patient (max 3 flowering); 12-plant cap per residence; enclosed and out of public view.
Caregivers
Cultivating and transporting caregivers may serve up to 5 patients.
Renewals
Red Card valid 1 year; $52 renewal (income-based waiver available); physician recertification; managed via CDPHE registry.
Why a card matters here
Medical purchases skip the 15% retail excise tax — patients pay 2.9% state sales tax instead.
FAQ
Colorado questions, answered
Can I get my Colorado medical marijuana card online?
Partially. Colorado requires an in-person physician evaluation for the initial Red Card. Renewals may be completed via telehealth.
How much does a Colorado medical marijuana card cost?
Two costs: the physician evaluation and the state's fee of $52. The card/registration is valid for 1 year. Marijuana Doctor's new patient evaluation is $199 where we operate.
What conditions qualify in Colorado?
Cancer; Glaucoma; HIV/AIDS; Cachexia; Severe pain; Severe nausea; Seizures; Persistent muscle spasms; Multiple sclerosis; PTSD; Autism spectrum disorder.
How old do I have to be?
18+ for adult patients. Minors can typically participate through a registered parent or guardian caregiver, with extra physician requirements.
Does Colorado accept out-of-state medical cards?
Out-of-state cards are not accepted; adults 21+ may buy at adult-use stores.
How much cannabis can medical patients possess in Colorado?
Up to 2 oz of usable marijuana; purchases up to 2 oz per transaction.
Can I grow my own cannabis as a patient in Colorado?
Up to 6 plants per patient (max 3 flowering); 12-plant cap per residence; enclosed and out of public view.
How do renewals work in Colorado?
Red Card valid 1 year; $52 renewal (income-based waiver available); physician recertification; managed via CDPHE registry. Renewal evaluations can be completed by telehealth.
Is a medical card still worth it in Colorado?
Medical purchases skip the 15% retail excise tax — patients pay 2.9% state sales tax instead.
Sources
Information reviewed June 2026. State program rules, fees, and qualifying conditions change frequently. Always confirm current requirements with your state's official program before applying.
- CDPHE — Medical Marijuana Registry — official state program (primary source)
Be first when Colorado opens up
Colorado has an active program and Marijuana Doctor is expanding here soon. Join the waitlist and we'll email you the moment booking opens.