Renew Your Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Card — Online
Renewals in Rhode Island happen by video visit — no clinic, no waiting room, even though your first certification required an in-person exam. Book before your expiration window closes and nothing lapses.
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The details
Rhode Island renewal facts
Renewal cadence
Annual; free since December 2022 ($10 only for card changes/replacement).
Telehealth renewal
Yes — fully online
State fee
none
Valid for
1 year
Book your renewal evaluation
A telehealth visit with a Rhode Island-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. We send exact instructions for Rhode Island.
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
Rhode Island renewal questions
Can I renew my Rhode Island card online?
Yes — Rhode Island allows renewal evaluations by telehealth, even though initial certifications require an in-person visit. The video visit takes about 10–15 minutes.
When should I start my Rhode Island renewal?
Most states open renewal windows 30–60 days before expiration; starting at the 60-day mark avoids every deadline problem. Annual; free since December 2022 ($10 only for card changes/replacement).
What does renewing in Rhode Island cost?
$169 for the renewal evaluation (if you don't qualify, you don't pay) — and Rhode Island charges no state fee. Your renewed credential is valid for 1 year.
What happens if my Rhode Island 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: Rhode Island medical card guide.