How Can You Obtain Your Medical Marijuana Card in Maryland in 2025?

Who Can Apply for a Maryland MMJ Card?

To qualify for a Maryland Medical Cannabis Patient ID Card, you must:

• Be 18 years or older with a qualifying condition.
• Be certified by a healthcare provider and then register with the MCA.

You may also apply if you are under 18, but you need at least one registered caregiver, typically a parent or other legal guardian. Minor patients are allowed to have four caregivers.

Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in Maryland (2025)

Maryland permits the use of medical cannabis to treat a wide range of health issues, including:

• Anorexia
• Cachexia
• Glaucoma
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Seizures
• Severe nausea
• Severe or chronic pain
• Severe or persistent muscle spasms
• Wasting syndrome

Any other severe chronic medical condition for which other treatments have been ineffective.

How to Get Your Maryland Medical Marijuana Card in 2025?

Step 1: Fill Form and Book an Online Appointment

Step 2: Connect With an MMJ Doctor and Receive Expert Advice

Step 3: Get Approved and Complete Your Maryland Registration

How to Apply as a Caregiver in Maryland?

1. Visit the MCA Caregiver Portal
2. Create an account and complete your application
3. Verify your email
4. Wait for MCA approval (you’ll receive your Caregiver ID and Username)
5. Be designated by a registered patient through their portal
6. Purchase an optional caregiver ID card for $25

How Long Does It Take to Receive Your MMJ Card?

Most states require 1 to 4 weeks to issue a medical marijuana (MMJ) card, depending on how quickly they process applications. In states like California, New York, and others, you can sometimes receive same-day digital approval, giving you access to dispensaries immediately while you wait for your physical card. While in some states like California and New York specifically, you can use just a doctor’s recommendation or prescription to purchase marijuana-state registration is optional in these states.

What Does a Maryland MMJ Card Cost?

In addition to the state fee, patients must be evaluated and certified by a registered healthcare provider. If you’re applying for the first time through My MMJ Doctor, the cost is $149, which includes your medical evaluation and certification. When it’s time to renew, My MMJ Doctor offers a discounted renewal fee of $129.
The Maryland state registration fee is $25 (non-refundable) for both patients and caregivers.
However, fee waivers are available for:

• Minors
• Hospice patients
• Veterans (receiving VA benefits)
• Medicaid recipients

What Documents Do I Need to Apply for a Medical Cannabis Card in Maryland?

1. Documents Required When Registering as an Adult Patient

If you are 18 years or older, you must provide the following:
Mandatory Documents:

• A valid and accessible email address

This email will be associated with your Maryland Medical Cannabis account and used for all communication from the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA).

• A recent color photo of yourself

1. Format: JPEG or PDF
2. File size: No larger than 3 MB

• A valid, government-issued photo ID

Accepted forms include:

1. U.S. Passport
2. Military ID (front and back)
3. State-issued photo ID card
4. Driver’s license

If your ID is not Maryland-based or doesn’t show your current Maryland address:

You must also provide two (2) additional documents as proof of Maryland residency. These documents must:

• Be dated within the past 90 days
• Display your name and current Maryland address
• Come from different sources (e.g., not two from the MVA)

Accepted documents for proof of residency include:

• Car insurance policy
• Bank statement
• Major credit card bill (Visa, MasterCard, Target, Walmart)
• MVA registration or change of address card
• Property tax bill
• Proof of home ownership (e.g., deed, mortgage statement)
• Utility, telephone, cable, or satellite TV bill
• Residential rental lease (with all parties’ signatures)
• Maryland-issued health insurance documents (Medicaid, Medicare, Maryland
• Health Connection)
• W-2 forms
• Pay stubs (dated within the past 90 days)

2. Documents Required When Registering as a Minor Patient (Under 18 Years Old)

• A valid and accessible email address (can be the caregiver’s)
• A recent color photo of the minor
  1. Format: JPEG or PDF
  2. File size: No larger than 3 MB
• A valid, government-issued photo ID for the minor Accepted IDs:
1. U.S. Passport
2. Military ID (front and back)
3. State-issued photo ID card
4. School-issued ID (if available)
5. If the minor’s ID is not Maryland-based or does not show a current Maryland address, provide two additional documents (as listed above) to verify residency.

• Caregiver’s Social Security Number
• A valid, government-issued photo ID
• Same accepted forms as listed for adult patients
• Two proof-of-residency documents if the caregiver’s ID does not reflect current Maryland address
• Recent color photo of the caregiver
  1. Format: JPEG or PDF
  2. File size: No larger than 3 MB

Is My Medical Information Secure?

Protecting patient information is a top priority, and My MMJ Doctor stands out as the better choice because it is HIPAA certified. We follow strict security measures throughout the entire process to ensure your data stays safe. All the medical information you provide is transmitted over a secure HTTPS connection, meaning your details are encrypted and protected from unauthorized access. Only your evaluating doctor can read and access your medical information, ensuring complete confidentiality and peace of mind.

Take Away

FAQs

• Is recreational cannabis legal in Maryland in 2025? Yes. As of 2025, recreational (adult-use) cannabis is legal across Maryland for individuals aged 21 and over.

• How many cannabis plants can you grow in Maryland? Each household can grow up to two plants, but the plants must be grown indoors or in a private, secure space.