Get Your Connecticut Medical Marijuana Card — 100% Online
Telehealth is permitted for initial and renewal certifications (HB-6768, 2023). MDs, DOs, APRNs, and PAs registered with DCP may certify.
The process
How it works in Connecticut
Everything happens from home — here's the path from sign-up to dispensary.
- 1
Tell us about yourself
Answer a few questions about your health and goals and confirm you live in Connecticut. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
- 2
Meet your doctor online
Connect with a licensed physician by video from your phone or computer. Appointments are private, judgment-free, and usually under 15 minutes.
- 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 Connecticut
The most commonly certified conditions. Not sure if yours counts? The evaluation is free unless you're approved.
- Cancer
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Parkinson's disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Crohn's disease
- PTSD
- Epilepsy
- Chronic pain
- Ulcerative colitis
- Autism spectrum disorder
- ALS
Total cost in Connecticut
$199 new patient evaluation (if you don't qualify, you don't pay) — no state fee.
Reciprocity
Out-of-state cards are not accepted; adults 21+ may buy at adult-use stores.
Patient rules
Living with a card in Connecticut
Possession, home cultivation, caregivers, and renewals — reviewed June 2026 against the sources listed below.
Possession limits
Up to 5 oz per month as certified.
Home cultivation
Medical program grants no separate grow rights (adults 21+ may grow under adult-use law: 3 mature + 3 immature).
Caregivers
One primary caregiver per patient, registered with DCP.
Renewals
Certification renewed annually (window opens 60 days early); no state registration fee; physician recertification required.
Why a card matters here
Medical purchases are tax-free; recreational carries roughly 20% in combined taxes.
FAQ
Connecticut questions, answered
Can I get my Connecticut medical marijuana card online?
Yes — Connecticut allows the entire certification process, including your first evaluation, to happen by telehealth video visit. Telehealth is permitted for initial and renewal certifications (HB-6768, 2023). MDs, DOs, APRNs, and PAs registered with DCP may certify.
How much does a Connecticut medical marijuana card cost?
Two costs: the physician evaluation and the state's fee of none. The card/registration is valid for 1 year. Marijuana Doctor's new patient evaluation is $199 where we operate.
What conditions qualify in Connecticut?
Cancer; Glaucoma; HIV/AIDS; Parkinson's disease; Multiple sclerosis; Crohn's disease; PTSD; Epilepsy; Chronic pain; Ulcerative colitis; Autism spectrum disorder; ALS.
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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
Up to 5 oz per month as certified.
Can I grow my own cannabis as a patient in Connecticut?
Medical program grants no separate grow rights (adults 21+ may grow under adult-use law: 3 mature + 3 immature).
How do renewals work in Connecticut?
Certification renewed annually (window opens 60 days early); no state registration fee; physician recertification required. Renewal evaluations can be completed by telehealth.
Is a medical card still worth it in Connecticut?
Medical purchases are tax-free; recreational carries roughly 20% in combined taxes.
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.
- Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — official state program (primary source)
- portal.ct.gov
Start your Connecticut evaluation
Book with a licensed physician. If you don't qualify, you don't pay.