Benefits of Getting a Delaware Medical Card
Having a valid medical marijuana certificate and MMJ card is the only way to consume cannabis in Delaware legally.
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Book an appointment with a certified physician here at Leafwell. The certification costs $199.
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During your appointment, a Leafwell physician will ask you questions based on your medical history and provide you with advice and guidance on whether medical marijuana is a good choice for you.
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Once approved, you will receive your medical marijuana approval email with further instruction. You must register with the Delaware Medical Marijuana Program. The state will contact your Leafwell physician to confirm your details.
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Get your MMJ card and start shopping at a dispensary. It can take between 7 days (1 week) and 35 days (just over a month) to get a medical marijuana card issued, although they are usually issued within 14 days (2 weeks).
Having a valid medical marijuana certificate and MMJ card is the only way to consume cannabis in Delaware legally.
Medical marijuana is legal in Delaware and you can qualify for a certification & card online via telehealth with Leafwell. The Delaware Medical Marijuana Act took effect on July 1, 2011, and patients can now purchase cannabis at a licensed compassion center (dispensary)
Cannabis is illegal for recreational use. Possession of 1 ounce or less has been decriminalized and is considered a civil infraction that carries a $100 fine.
How to qualify
Only Delaware residents are eligible for the Delaware medical marijuana program. You will need to provide proof of identification and residence.
The physician’s fee and certification cost with Leafwell is $199, and the state fee is a separate $50. For caregivers, the cost for the application is $50, and there’s an additional $65 background check.
In Delaware, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana recommendation:
Qualifying medical marijuana patients in Delaware may possess six ounces (6 oz.) of cannabis.
Unfortunately, it is not legal for Delaware patients to grow their cannabis, even if they qualify for a medical marijuana card.
Caregivers
Delaware medical marijuana caregivers must be 21 or be a minor child's parent or legal guardian. Caregivers must not have been convicted of an excluded felony offense (a Class A or B crime). The caregiver must have agreed to assist with a patient’s medical use of marijuana and assist no more than five qualifying patients. Caregivers must be a citizen of Delaware and must provide ID (DE driver’s license or DE state ID) and proof of residency.
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Complete the caregiver application in its entirety. You will need the patient’s 10-digit registry number to apply. If you plan to be a designated caregiver for multiple patients, you must complete an application for each patient. Applications can be completed online or printed here.
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Complete the patient application in its entirety. You can apply online or print a paper copy. If you require a caregiver, ensure that the caregiver completes a caregiver application.
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The fee is $50.00 and is non-refundable for all who apply. There is also a $65 background check. If you apply online, there will be a section for payment options. Please include a check or money order payable to the State of Delaware if you are mailing your application.
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You must upload a copy of your Delaware-issued driver’s license or state-issued ID with your application. If you are mailing your application, send a clear photocopy of your Delaware-issued driver’s license or State issued ID.
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Mailed applications can be sent to:
Delaware Division of Public Health
Medical Marijuana Program, Suite 140
417 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901
Delaware does not recognize other states’ medical marijuana certificates or cards at this time.
The following states accept or recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards:
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The physician’s fee with Leafwell is $199 for new and renewal patients, subject to change.
There is a $50 application fee for the state process.
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In Delaware, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:
There are three simple steps to seeing a Leafwell provider in Delaware to obtain your medical marijuana card:
1. Create a Leafwell account using a valid email address and choosing a password. You’ll then be asked to complete a brief questionnaire of personal and health information and to either take or upload a photograph of identification (Leafwell is required by law to verify your identity). You will need a smartphone, computer, or tablet with a reliable internet connection and a working camera to be seen by a Leafwell provider.
2. Next, you will be taken to the virtual waiting room where you’ll be connected Leafwell provider for a video chat (i.e., a virtual doctor’s visit). (You will receive a text message to your cell phone when the provider is ready to see you.) During the video chat, the provider will assess your health situation to determine if you qualify for a medical marijuana certification.
3. If you are approved for a medical marijuana card, you can apply to the state and your Leafwell physician will confirm to the state that you are eligible. You will not be sent anything by Leafwell.
You must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Delaware. Caregivers must be 21 years of age.
Yes, medical marijuana patients in Delaware can have a caregiver.
Delaware medical marijuana caregivers must be 21 years of age or older, or be the parent or legal guardian of a minor child. Caregivers must not have been convicted of an excluded felony offense (that is, a Class A or B crime, e.g. violent crime). The caregiver must have agreed to assist with a patient’s medical use of marijuana, and can assist no more than five qualifying patients. Caregivers must be a citizen of Delaware, and must provide ID (DE driver’s license or DE state ID) and proof of residency.
To become a Caregiver in Delaware, follow these steps:
You must upload a copy of your Delaware-issued driver’s license or state-issued ID with your application.
Here’s what you need to do after you’ve been approved by a Leafwell physician: