Renew Your Alabama Medical Marijuana Card
Alabama requires renewal evaluations in person. We'll route you to a participating physician and handle the rest digitally.
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The details
Alabama renewal facts
Renewal cadence
Card valid 1 year; renewal $50 (physical) or $40 (virtual); annual physician recertification through the AMCC portal.
Telehealth renewal
No — in person
State fee
$50
Valid for
1 year
Book your renewal evaluation
An in-person visit with a Alabama-licensed physician — typically 10–15 minutes reviewing how the past year went.
Get recertified
If treatment is still appropriate, your physician issues the new certification — same day in most cases.
Renew with the state
Submit the renewal in the state registry and pay the $50 fee. We send exact instructions for Alabama.
Because Alabama renewals happen in person, you'll need a registered certifying physician near you — the state publishes the official directory: Alabama certifying-physician directory ↗
Don't let it lapse: an expired card means no legal purchases, no legal protection, and usually a full restart — including a new in-person initial exam. Set a reminder 60 days out, or let us send one.
FAQ
Alabama renewal questions
Can I renew my Alabama card online?
No — Alabama requires renewal evaluations in person. Alabama requires all certification exams — initial and renewal — to be conducted in person with an Alabama physician. Telemedicine is not permitted for cannabis certifications.
When should I start my Alabama renewal?
Most states open renewal windows 30–60 days before expiration; starting at the 60-day mark avoids every deadline problem. Card valid 1 year; renewal $50 (physical) or $40 (virtual); annual physician recertification through the AMCC portal.
What does renewing in Alabama cost?
$169 for the renewal evaluation (if you don't qualify, you don't pay), plus the state's fee of $50. Your renewed credential is valid for 1 year.
What happens if my Alabama card lapses?
You lose legal protection and purchase access immediately, and in most cases must restart the full application — including a new in-person initial evaluation. Renewing inside the window is always cheaper and faster than re-applying.
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. Full program details: Alabama medical card guide.