Get Your Michigan Medical Marijuana Card — 100% Online
Telehealth evaluations are permitted for initial and renewal certifications; apply online after receiving the physician certification.
The process
How it works in Michigan
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 Michigan. 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 Michigan
The most commonly certified conditions. Not sure if yours counts? The evaluation is free unless you're approved.
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Arthritis
- PTSD
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Hepatitis C
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson's disease
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Crohn's disease
Total cost in Michigan
$199 new patient evaluation (if you don't qualify, you don't pay) + $40 state fee.
Reciprocity
No formal reciprocity; adults 21+ may buy at adult-use stores.
Patient rules
Living with a card in Michigan
Possession, home cultivation, caregivers, and renewals — reviewed June 2026 against the sources listed below.
Possession limits
2.5 oz on person; 10 oz at home; up to 10 oz/month from provisioning centers.
Home cultivation
Up to 12 plants in an enclosed locked area (patient-grown, unless a cultivating caregiver holds the grow rights).
Caregivers
Caregivers (21+) may serve up to 5 patients — 2.5 oz and 12 plants per patient.
Renewals
Card valid 2 years; $40 renewal via CRA; physician recertification each cycle.
Why a card matters here
Since Jan 2026 recreational carries ~40% total tax (24% wholesale + 10% excise + 6% sales); medical pays only 6% sales tax — hundreds of dollars saved annually.
FAQ
Michigan questions, answered
Can I get my Michigan medical marijuana card online?
Yes — Michigan allows the entire certification process, including your first evaluation, to happen by telehealth video visit. Telehealth evaluations are permitted for initial and renewal certifications; apply online after receiving the physician certification.
How much does a Michigan medical marijuana card cost?
Two costs: the physician evaluation and the state's fee of $40. The card/registration is valid for 2 years. Marijuana Doctor's new patient evaluation is $199 where we operate.
What conditions qualify in Michigan?
Cancer; Chronic pain; Arthritis; PTSD; Epilepsy and seizures; Glaucoma; HIV/AIDS; Hepatitis C; Multiple sclerosis; Parkinson's disease; Autism spectrum disorder; Crohn's disease.
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 Michigan 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 Michigan?
2.5 oz on person; 10 oz at home; up to 10 oz/month from provisioning centers.
Can I grow my own cannabis as a patient in Michigan?
Up to 12 plants in an enclosed locked area (patient-grown, unless a cultivating caregiver holds the grow rights).
How do renewals work in Michigan?
Card valid 2 years; $40 renewal via CRA; physician recertification each cycle. Renewal evaluations can be completed by telehealth.
Is a medical card still worth it in Michigan?
Since Jan 2026 recreational carries ~40% total tax (24% wholesale + 10% excise + 6% sales); medical pays only 6% sales tax — hundreds of dollars saved annually.
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.
- Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) — MMMP — official state program (primary source)
- legislature.mi.gov
- michigan.gov
Start your Michigan evaluation
Book with a licensed physician. If you don't qualify, you don't pay.