Get Your Maryland Medical Marijuana Card — 100% Online
Telehealth is permitted for initial and renewal certifications from MCA-registered providers. Registration is free; the card is valid 6 years with annual provider recertification.
The process
How it works in Maryland
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 Maryland. 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 Maryland
The most commonly certified conditions. Not sure if yours counts? The evaluation is free unless you're approved.
- Cachexia
- Anorexia
- Severe chronic pain
- Severe nausea
- Seizures
- Severe muscle spasms
- Glaucoma
- PTSD
- ALS
- Crohn's disease
- Severe chronic conditions at provider discretion
Total cost in Maryland
$199 new patient evaluation (if you don't qualify, you don't pay) — no state fee.
Reciprocity
No formal reciprocity; adults 21+ may buy at adult-use stores.
Patient rules
Living with a card in Maryland
Possession, home cultivation, caregivers, and renewals — reviewed June 2026 against the sources listed below.
Possession limits
Rolling 30-day supply as certified by your provider, tracked in the MCA registry (no universal ounce cap published).
Home cultivation
Up to 4 plants per residence for medical patients (vs 2 for adult-use households), secured and out of public view.
Caregivers
Caregivers register with the MCA to purchase on a patient's behalf.
Renewals
Registration valid 6 years, but provider recertification is annual; no state card fee.
Why a card matters here
Medical purchases are exempt from Maryland's cannabis excise tax (12% in 2026) — meaningful per-purchase savings.
FAQ
Maryland questions, answered
Can I get my Maryland medical marijuana card online?
Yes — Maryland allows the entire certification process, including your first evaluation, to happen by telehealth video visit. Telehealth is permitted for initial and renewal certifications from MCA-registered providers. Registration is free; the card is valid 6 years with annual provider recertification.
How much does a Maryland medical marijuana card cost?
Two costs: the physician evaluation and the state's fee of none. The card/registration is valid for 6 years (annual recertification). Marijuana Doctor's new patient evaluation is $199 where we operate.
What conditions qualify in Maryland?
Cachexia; Anorexia; Severe chronic pain; Severe nausea; Seizures; Severe muscle spasms; Glaucoma; PTSD; ALS; Crohn's disease; Severe chronic conditions at provider discretion.
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 Maryland accept out-of-state medical cards?
No formal reciprocity; adults 21+ may buy at adult-use stores.
How much cannabis can medical patients possess in Maryland?
Rolling 30-day supply as certified by your provider, tracked in the MCA registry (no universal ounce cap published).
Can I grow my own cannabis as a patient in Maryland?
Up to 4 plants per residence for medical patients (vs 2 for adult-use households), secured and out of public view.
How do renewals work in Maryland?
Registration valid 6 years, but provider recertification is annual; no state card fee. Renewal evaluations can be completed by telehealth.
Is a medical card still worth it in Maryland?
Medical purchases are exempt from Maryland's cannabis excise tax (12% in 2026) — meaningful per-purchase savings.
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.
- Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) — official state program (primary source)
- cannabis.maryland.gov
Start your Maryland evaluation
Book with a licensed physician. If you don't qualify, you don't pay.