Get your medical marijuana card in Massachusetts

To apply for a medical marijuana card in Massachusetts, you will need several documents:

First, you must provide valid photo identification, which can be a Massachusetts Driver’s License, Massachusetts ID Card, U.S. Passport, or U.S. Military ID. If you are using a U.S. Passport or U.S. Military ID, you must also submit a document that proves your Massachusetts residency. Acceptable forms of proof of residency include a utility bill (less than 60 days old), a current Massachusetts motor vehicle registration card, a tuition bill (due within the last 6 months), a U.S. marriage certificate (dated within the past 6 months), a property tax or excise tax bill, first-class mail from a federal or state agency (less than 60 days old), a car insurance policy or bill (less than 60 days old), a current Massachusetts-issued professional license, or a mortgage, lease, or loan document (dated within the past 6 months).

Additionally, you will need a written recommendation from a registered certifying physician. If you are applying through a caregiver, they will need the same documents along with the PIN provided by the patient.

You will also need a current photograph of yourself if registering online. You may be able to use your Massachusetts RMV photo during the upload photo step. Please reference the photograph instructions here: https://www.mass.gov/doc/patient-guidance-for-mmj-registration-2/download.

Ensure that your identification is current and not expired. If there are any changes to your ID, you must update the program accordingly.

According to Chapter 369 of the Massachusetts General Laws, medical marijuana can only be prescribed by qualified health providers. The health providers must provide written certifications for the treatment and can only do so when the patient’s benefits from medical marijuana treatment is more than the possible risks. Healthcare providers must register with the Massachusetts medical program according to Title 935 of the Code of Massachusetts Regulations before they can certify patients for medical marijuana. The healthcare providers include Doctors of Medicine, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, Certified nurse practitioners and Physician assistants. For minors, one of the healthcare providers must be a pediatrician, pediatric specialist, oncologist, neurologist and family physician.

To apply for a medical marijuana card in Massachusetts, you need to obtain a written certification from a healthcare provider. Dr. Weedy offers an evaluation for this certification at a cost of $119, with a guaranteed refund in case of denial. Once you have your certification, you can apply for a medical marijuana card at no cost. The only extra cost is $10 for replacing a misplaced or stolen Program ID card. If the fee causes a Verified Financial Hardship, the Qualifying Patient can request a fee waiver through a process established by the Commission.

To verify your residency, you can upload one of the following documents:

• Utility bill (dated within the last 60 days)
• Current Massachusetts motor vehicle registration
• Tuition bill (due within the last 6 months)
• U.S. marriage certificate (dated within the last 6 months)
• Property tax or excise tax bill
• First-class mail from a federal or state agency (dated within the last 60 days)
• Car insurance policy or bill (dated within the last 60 days)
• Current Massachusetts-issued professional license
• Mortgage, lease, or loan document (dated within the last 6 months)

Make sure the document size is under 3 MB to successfully upload.

When buying medical cannabis, there are no taxes on marijuana purchases. Sales are exempt from taxes so the patients pay the exact cost of cannabis products. Meanwhile, recreational users pay an additional 10.75% excise tax and a 6.25% sales tax. A particular city or town can also impose a 3% local tax on marijuana sales.