Get Your Kentucky Medical Marijuana Card
Kentucky (SB 47) requires the initial certification to be issued during an in-person visit; renewals may be done via telehealth. Sales began December 2025.
Kentucky 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 Kentucky
Kentucky 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 Kentucky. 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 Kentucky
The most commonly certified conditions. Not sure if yours counts? The evaluation is free unless you're approved.
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Epilepsy and seizure disorders
- Multiple sclerosis
- PTSD
- Parkinson's disease
- ALS
- HIV/AIDS
- Sickle cell disease
- Crohn's disease
- Spasticity
- Chronic nausea
Total cost in Kentucky
Marijuana Doctor is coming soon to Kentucky. The state fee is $25. Join the waitlist for booking and pricing.
Reciprocity
Out-of-state cards are not accepted.
Patient rules
Living with a card in Kentucky
Possession, home cultivation, caregivers, and renewals — reviewed June 2026 against the sources listed below.
Possession limits
10-day supply on person (37.5 g flower / 9.5 g concentrate / 1,300 mg infused); 30-day supply at home. Smoking raw flower prohibited.
Home cultivation
Not permitted
Caregivers
Caregivers (21+, KY residents) may serve up to 3 patients; $25/year card.
Renewals
Card valid 1 year; renew at least 30 days early via kymedcan.ky.gov; $25 fee (waived in 2026 for 2025 cardholders).
Law & policy
Recent Kentucky cannabis law coverage
Our reporting on the changes that shape this page's facts.
FAQ
Kentucky questions, answered
Can I get my Kentucky medical marijuana card online?
Partially. Kentucky (SB 47) requires the initial certification to be issued during an in-person visit; renewals may be done via telehealth. Sales began December 2025.
How much does a Kentucky medical marijuana card cost?
Two costs: the physician evaluation and the state's fee of $25. The card/registration is valid for 1 year. Marijuana Doctor's new patient evaluation is $199 where we operate.
What conditions qualify in Kentucky?
Cancer; Chronic pain; Epilepsy and seizure disorders; Multiple sclerosis; PTSD; Parkinson's disease; ALS; HIV/AIDS; Sickle cell disease; Crohn's disease; Spasticity; Chronic nausea.
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 Kentucky accept out-of-state medical cards?
Out-of-state cards are not accepted.
How much cannabis can medical patients possess in Kentucky?
10-day supply on person (37.5 g flower / 9.5 g concentrate / 1,300 mg infused); 30-day supply at home. Smoking raw flower prohibited.
Can I grow my own cannabis as a patient in Kentucky?
Not permitted
How do renewals work in Kentucky?
Card valid 1 year; renew at least 30 days early via kymedcan.ky.gov; $25 fee (waived in 2026 for 2025 cardholders). Renewal evaluations can be completed by telehealth.
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.
- Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis — official state program (primary source)
- kymedcan.ky.gov
Be first when Kentucky opens up
Kentucky has an active program and Marijuana Doctor is expanding here soon. Join the waitlist and we'll email you the moment booking opens.