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Getting approved for a Puerto Rico medical marijuana card has never been easier. With our online platform, you can register, consult with a doctor, and receive your certification in just a few minutes. Our process is designed to be quick, easy, and convenient, so you can get the relief you need without the hassle. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, anxiety, or another qualifying condition, our streamlined system ensures you can access medical marijuana swiftly and efficiently.
1. Register Online With Leafwell
Register with Leafwell and speak to a healthcare provider licensed in Puerto Rico. The appointment costs $99, and you must be 21.
2. Discuss Medical Marijuana With Your Doctor
Your Leafwell healthcare provider will ask you questions based on your medical history and decide if the medicinal use of marijuana is a good option for you. You’ll also discuss your cannabis product preferences.
3. Apply to PR Medical Cannabis Program
If approved, your healthcare provider will submit your recommendation details directly to the Medicinal Cannabis Regulatory Board (MCRB) and upload a copy to your Leafwell account.
From there, you must complete an online application for an Adult Patient (Paciente Adulto) card and pay the $25 fee. If you’re a military veteran, you qualify for a reduced fee by submitting a valid D-14 Form.
Applications are reviewed within 15 days.
4. Receive Your Puerto Rico Medical Card
Once approved, you will receive a notification from the Government of Puerto Rico. You can download your voucher (aka medical card) from there. You won’t receive a physical adult patient card.
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How to qualify for a mmj card in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico residents with a qualifying medical condition can apply for a medical marijuana card. You must be at least 21 years old and a legal resident of Puerto Rico.
Before applying for a card with the Puerto Rico Department of Health, you must consult a doctor and get certified. According to Puerto Rico law, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana card recommendation:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Anorexia
- Anxiety disorders
- Arthritis
- Autism
- Bipolar disorder
- Cachexia
- Cancer and cancer chemotherapy treatment
- Chronic pain
- Degenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis, and inflammatory bowel disease
- Depression
- Epilepsy
- Fibromyalgia
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- HIV/AIDS
- Insomnia
- Migraine
- Parkinson’s disease
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Severe nausea or persistent muscle spasms that the Medical Advisory Body recommends and the Board expresses through Administrative Determination
- Spinal cord injuries
- Incurable and advanced diseases that require palliative care
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2 documents needed to apply for a Puerto Rico medical marijuana card
- Medical Marijuana Recommendation
Once approved, your healthcare provider will submit your medical marijuana recommendation details directly to the Medicinal Cannabis Regulatory Board (MCRB) so you can complete the application process. - Proof of Identity
You will need a government-issued photo ID, such as a Puerto Rico driver’s license, ID card, or passport. IDs from other states are allowed, but patients must have a physical address in Puerto Rico.
Next steps after approval
Congratulations on getting approved for your medical certification. Here’s a guide to what you need to do next.
Getting Your Puerto Rico Medical Marijuana Card
- Go to the state website: https://licenciacannabis.salud.pr.gov.
- Click on Solicite su licencia (Apply for your license).
- Complete the registration form to create your account. You can log back into your account here if needed.
- Click on Comenzar Solicitud (Start application).
- Next, choose your application type from the drop-down box and click Continuar (Continue).
- Paciente Adulto = Adult patient
- Paciente Adulto – Renovación = Adult patient renewal
- Paciente Menor de Edad = Minor patient
- Paciente Mendor de Edad – Renevación = Minor patient renewal
- Please note: Licencia Médico is an application type for physicians only.
- A small pop-up saying ¿Desea crear una neuva solicitud? (Do you want to create a new application?) will appear. Click Ok to create a new application.
- You will match your Social Security number (SSN) to the certificate submitted by the Leafwell physician to confirm that you’ve seen a healthcare provider.
- Read and agree to the privacy policy.
- Upload a 2×2 passport-sized/style photo and a valid form of ID.
- If you are on a smartphone, you must view the webpage in landscape mode to see the upload buttons.
- Pay the $25 application fee.
- The state takes 15 days to review applications. You will receive a notification on the state platform when your application is approved. At that time, you can then download your “voucher” (aka medical card) by clicking Descargue su licencia (Download your license).
Please note: The state website may not be compatible with smartphones. We recommend completing the application on a different device (computer, laptop, tablet) if possible. If you only have access to a smartphone, complete the application by viewing it in landscape mode.
How to renew your card
Sign in or register as a renewal patient if you’re new to Leafwell, and speak to a medical marijuana doctor to renew your PR card. Once your renewal is approved it takes about two weeks until you will receive your renewal voucher (aka medical card) from the government of Puerto Rico to download.
Next steps after renewal
Once you’ve been approved for renewal by a Leafwell physician, you must submit a patient renewal application through the Puerto Rico medical cannabis license portal.
If you’re a new patient, click here for registration instructions.
- Go to the state website: https://licenciacannabis.salud.pr.gov.
- Click on Entre in the top right corner located between Mi Licencia Digital and Registrese.
- Log in using your credentials to access your existing account.
- Click on Comenzar Solicitud.
- Click on Paciente Adulto (Renovacion).
- Use your Social Security number to match your profile with the certificate your physician entered into the system.
- Read and agree to the privacy policy.
- Upload a 2×2 passport-sized/style photo and a valid form of ID.
- Pay the $25 application fee.
- The state takes 15 days to review applications. You will receive a notification on the state platform when your application is approved. At that time, you can then download your “voucher” (aka medical card) by clicking Descargue su licencia (Download your license).
Please note: The state website may not be compatible with smartphones. We recommend completing the application on a different device (computer, laptop, tablet) if possible. If you only have access to a smartphone, complete the application by viewing it in landscape mode.
Legal limitations for PR cardholders
Medical Marijuana Laws: Puerto Rico’s medical cannabis program started in 2015. Since then, Puerto Rico fleshed out its medical cannabis program, which allows medical cannabis patients to purchase up to a 30-day supply of cannabis for medical use.
Puerto Rico laws allow cardholders from the U.S. to purchase cannabis from Puerto Rican dispensaries. Furthermore, Puerto Rico cardholders may be able to buy medical cannabis from certain U.S. states with reciprocity laws enacted.
No Smoking Cannabis Flower: Smoking marijuana is banned, but edibles and concentrates are legal with a medical card.
Recreational Marijuana Use is Illegal: The recreational use, distribution, and possession of cannabis are still banned. The law also prohibits the use of cannabis near nurseries, schools, parks, hospitals, and federal buildings.
How to become a caregiver in Puerto Rico
Adult medical cannabis patients can designate a caregiver, called an “authorized companion” in Puerto Rico. Minor patients will require a parent or legal guardian’s consent.
Caregiver (Authorized Companion) Requirements:
- At least 21 years old and a resident of Puerto Rico.
- A valid form of ID (driver’s license or passport).
- Caregiver’s Certification of Criminal Records expedited by the Puerto Rico police department (no longer than three months old).
- Caregivers can also be patients.
Caregiver (Authorized Companion) Registration Process:
- The medical cannabis patient will need to submit their application as usual. There is an Authorized Companion ID Card (Identificación de Acompañante Autorizado).
- The caregiver will then need to create an application as a caregiver. They will need the patient’s social security number to link their account to the patient’s.
- They will be able to see the patient’s information.
- Puerto Rico has a fee of $44.95 for authorized companion applications.
Can I use my PR med card in other states?
Puerto Rico’s medical marijuana program recognizes and accepts medical cannabis cards from other U.S. states and territories, known as reciprocity. Visitors who would like to purchase medical cannabis can also apply for a card.
The following states and territories recognize Puerto Rico medical cannabis cards:
- Arizona
- Arkansas *
- Delaware
- Hawaii *
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan (at the dispensary’s discretion)
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey *
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma *
- Rhode Island
- U.S. Virgin Islands *
- Utah * (up to two 21-day periods in a calendar year)
- Washington, D.C.
*Visitors must complete a visiting medical cannabis patient application with the state program.
Minor patient information
Minors in Puerto Rico may be eligible for a medical marijuana card. However, they’ll require a parent, guardian, or caregiver to represent them during the application process.
The parent or caregiver will also be responsible for purchasing any medical cannabis and providing it to the minor in their care.
Please note: The Puerto Rico medical marijuana program refers to caregivers as “authorized companions.” They must be at least 21 years old.
FAQs
How much does a Puerto Rico medical marijuana certificate and card cost?
- $99 Initial certificate from Leafwell
- $99 Renewal certificate from Leafwell
- $25 State application fee*(Reduced fees are available for Veterans with a D-14 form.)
What medical conditions qualify for a medical marijuana card in Puerto Rico?
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- AIDS/HIV
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Anorexia
- Anxiety disorders
- Any condition causing cachexia
- Arthritis
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cancer and chemotherapy treatment for cancer
- Chronic pain
- Degenerative diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Depression
- Epilepsy
- Fibromyalgia
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- Incurable and advanced diseases requiring palliative care
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Insomnia
- Migraine
- Parkinson’s disease (PD)
- Peripheral neuropathies
- Persistent muscle spasms
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Severe nausea
- Spinal cord injuries
What do I need to know about applying for my medical marijuana card in Puerto Rico online?
- Register with Leafwell and speak to a healthcare provider licensed in Puerto Rico. Consultations cost $99, and you’ll only be charged if approved.
- Get approved, and your provider will submit your certification to the state and upload a copy of your state registration to your Leafwell account.
- Apply for an Adult Patient (Paciente Adulto) card with the Puerto Rico Medicinal Cannabis Program and pay a $25 application fee. The state takes 15 days to review applications.
- You will receive a notification on the state platform once your application is approved. Then, you can then download your voucher (aka medical card) and purchase medicinal cannabis from a licensed dispensary.
How old do I have to be to apply for a medical marijuana card in Puerto Rico?
Can I be/have a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in Puerto Rico?
- At least 21 years old and a resident of Puerto Rico.
- A valid form of ID (driver’s license, passport, or out-of-state card).
- Caregiver’s Certification of Criminal Records expedited by the PR police department (no longer than 3 months).
- Caregivers can also be patients. They can possess the permitted amount to use and must separate each patient’s amount/product.
- $44.95 nonrefundable fee.
- The patient will need to submit their state application (Paciente Adulto) first.
- If the patient is a minor, complete a Paciente Mendor de Edad application.
- The parent must provide a valid form of ID for the minor (birth certificate or passport) and themselves. If the parent is a minor, they have to provide a copy of a marriage certificate or proof of emancipation; otherwise, they cannot become a caregiver.
- The parent or legal guardian must also provide a written statement that explains the reason(s) why the minor needs medical cannabis and two recommendation letters from two different medical providers. At this time, Leafwell can only provide one of the two recommendations needed to apply.
- If the patient is a minor, complete a Paciente Mendor de Edad application.
- Once the patient’s application has been submitted, the caregiver must complete a caregiver application (Licencia Acompañante). The caregiver will need the patient’s SSN to link their account to the patient’s.
- When the caregiver’s application is approved, they will receive an Authorized Companion ID Card (Identificación de Acompañante Autorizado).
How do I apply for the cannabis program in Puerto Rico?
Getting Your Puerto Rico Medical Marijuana Card
- Go to the state website: https://licenciacannabis.salud.pr.gov.
- Click on Solicite su licencia (Apply for your license) and complete the registration form to create your account. You can log back into your account here if needed.
- Click on Comenzar Solicitud (Start application).
- Next, choose your application type (Paciente Adulto) from the drop-down box and click Continuar (Continue).
- A small pop-up saying ¿Desea crear una neuva solicitud? (Do you want to create a new application?) will appear. Click Ok to create a new application.
- You will match your Social Security number (SSN) to the certificate submitted by the Leafwell physician to confirm that you’ve seen a healthcare provider.
- Read and agree to the privacy policy.
- Upload a 2×2 passport-sized/style photo and a valid form of ID.
- Pay the $25 application fee.
- The state takes 15 days to review applications. You will receive a notification on the state platform when your application is approved. At that time, you can then download your "voucher" (aka medical card) by clicking Descargue su licencia (Download your license).