Get a Medical Card
MEDICAL PATIENT
Get a Medical Card
Get your medical cannabis card in 24 hours.
Check out the process for obtaining a medical cannabis card in Illinois for verified residents.
See Your Doctor
Schedule an evaluation with your physician. If you are diagnosed with a listed qualifying condition, your doctor will then fill out a Physician Written Certification Form which you will need to submit along with your application. Please be aware the certification must show an in-person visit date within the last 90 days.
Apply Online
Create an account through the State of Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program, submit your application including your certification form, and pay the associated fees. During this process, you will also need to designate your dispensary of choice. For more information on requirements & restrictions, visit: dhp.illinois.gov
In addition to the completed application, applicants will need to submit the following
along with their application:
- Non-refundable application fee payable by check or money order made out to the Illinois Department of Public Health. The fees for obtaining your medical cannabis card are:
- $100 for 1 year
- $200 for 2 years
- $250 for 3 years
- 2” x 2” photograph taken in the last 30 days (shot on a plain, white or off-white backdrop in full color, directly facing the camera with a neutral facial expression & both eyes open, (we recommend you use a passport photo vendor to ensure the photograph meets these requirements.)
- A completed copy of the Fingerprint Consent Form (fingerprints must be taken within 30 days of submitting an application), with the following supporting documents attached:
- Proof of age and identity (a color photocopy of either an Illinois Driver’s License, Illinois State ID, or the photograph page of a US passport
- Proof of Illinois residency: Proof of residency requires 2 documents that prove you live in Illinois
- Bank statements
- Utility bills
- A state ID
- A driver’s license
- A voter ID card
- Fingerprint receipt
- Benefit Verification Letter from the Social Security Administration or DD-214 (*only if applicable – this is for applicants who are applying with reduced fees)
Caregivers
A patient’s caregiver can register to get and transport cannabis to the registered patient. A caregiver must complete the entire caregiver application. They must send it with the $25 caregiver fee and all supporting documents, including:
- Photo
- Proof of residency
- Proof of age and identity
- Caregiver’s signature
- The caregiver application should be submitted with the patient’s application
This is general information relating to qualifying as a medical patient, for the specific qualifying process and criteria a prospective patient should contact the Illinois Department of Public Health Website
Visit a Dispensary
On February 19, 2019, IDPH began issuing provisional (temporary) access registration cards to online applicants. After applying, you can access & print your provisional card within 24-48 hours. It’s recommended that you call your designated dispensary to verify your card is active before driving to the physical location.
Requirements:
- Be an Illinois resident & provide two proofs of residency.
- Get a physicians certification
- Complete the state’s online application & have access to medical cannabis within 24 hours.
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