Get your medical marijuana card in Kentucky

To apply for a medical marijuana card in Kentucky, you need first to obtain a medical marijuana certification. Dr. Weedy offers an online evaluation at $179, with a guaranteed refund in case of denial. The cost of a medical registry identification card in Kentucky is $25. This is the same fee for minors, caregivers and out-of-state patients which is paid directly to the state.

Your medical marijuana card will be valid for one year from the date of issuance. To apply for a registry identification card, an initial written certification for medical cannabis is valid for 60 days. The issuing medical cannabis practitioner may renew this certification up to three additional 60-day periods. After this, a new initial written certification requires an in-person or telehealth examination by the practitioner.

To register with the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program, follow these steps:

1. Obtain a Certification: Start by obtaining a medical cannabis certification from a licensed medical cannabis practitioner.
2. Complete the Application Form: Visit the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program’s official website to access the registry identification card application form.
3. Provide the Required Information: Complete the application form with the following details:
   • Full name, address, telephone number, email address, date of birth, Social Security number, and driver’s license number.
   • The name, address, and telephone number of your medical cannabis practitioner.
   • The written certification issued by your medical cannabis practitioner.
4. Pay the Application Fee: Submit the $25 application fee for a qualified patient.
5. Sign and Notarize the Pledge: Sign a notarized statement pledging not to divert medical cannabis to anyone who is not legally permitted to possess it.
6. Submit the Application: Once completed, submit your application form along with all required documents and fees through the designated process on the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program website.

If you require a caregiver to assist you, additional steps and forms are outlined in the “Designated Caregiver Questions” section of the program’s website.

The documents required for a medical marijuana card application in Kentucky include:

• A valid government-issued identification card.
• Proof of residency in Kentucky.
• A written certification from a state-registered medical cannabis practitioner, which can be electronically captured as part of the application process.
• A notarized signature page, available on the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program website, pledging that you will use medical cannabis responsibly and not divert it to unauthorized individuals. 

For visiting patients the required documents include:

• A copy of their valid out-of-state registry identification card.
• Proof of a diagnosis of a qualifying medical condition
• A notarized signature page signed by the visiting qualifying patient, affirming responsible use of medical cannabis.

Applicants must use the official registry identification card application form provided on the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program website. Ensure all forms and documents are complete and submitted accurately to avoid delays in processing your application.

A written certification form for medical marijuana in Kentucky contains the following details:

• Medical Cannabis Practitioner Information:
  • Full name, license type, license number, office address, telephone number, and email address.
• Qualified Patient Information:
  • Full name, date of birth, and social security number.
  • If the patient is a minor, the custodial parent or legal guardian’s full name, date of birth, social security number, email address, and phone number.
• Medical Condition:
  • Identification of the diagnosed qualifying medical condition.
• Practitioner Attestations:
  • Established a bona fide practitioner-patient relationship.
  • Diagnosed or confirmed the patient’s qualifying condition and believes the patient may receive therapeutic or palliative benefits from medical cannabis.
  • Reviewed a 12-month prescription report from the Kentucky All Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting (KASPER) system.
  • Discussed the potential risks, side effects, and possible interactions of medical cannabis with other medications.
  • Obtained consent from the custodial parent or legal guardian, if the patient is a minor.
• Practitioner’s Signature:
  • Includes the medical cannabis practitioner’s signature and the date signed.

This certification is a key component of the application process for a medical marijuana card in Kentucky. 

Dr. Weedy offers a convenient and seamless service, allowing patients to obtain this certification from the comfort of their own homes through online consultations with licensed medical practitioners.