In-Person Appointments Coming Soon.

We can only certify existing Florida patients for medical marijuana in the following counties at this time: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, St. Johns, Sarasota, Seminole and Volusia.

Medical marijuana certificate on its own = $125 at Leafwell

State application fee = $75. There is a $2.75 processing fee.

Renewal fee = $125

In Florida, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:

• AIDS/HIV
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease
• Cancer
• Chronic Pain (Nonmalignant) caused by a qualifying medical condition or that originates from a qualifying medical condition and persists beyond the usual course of that qualifying medical condition
• Crohn’s Disease
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Terminal Condition that is diagnosed by a physician other than the qualified physician issuing the physician certification
• Medical conditions of the same kind or class as or comparable to those above

You can get certified for medical marijuana online with Leafwell in Florida if you live in these counties: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, St. Johns, Sarasota, Seminole and Volusia.

In general, you will need to:

1. Schedule an appointment with a Florida-licensed physician.
2. Register with the Florida MMJ Program
3. Wait for your medical marijuana card.

You must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Florida. Caregivers must be 21 years of age.

Yes, medical marijuana patients in Florida can have a caregiver. The caregiver fills out their own application form, and must be listed on the patient’s application form as well.

Caregivers and patients must renew their physician’s recommendation/certification 45 days prior to the card expiration date. To apply as a caregiver, follow this process:

1. Retrieve your login credentials for the Medical Marijuana Use Registry from your email. https://knowthefactsmmj.com/patients/cards/#apply
2. Access the “Your Card” page in the Medical Marijuana Use Registry to complete your online application. https://mmuregistry.flhealth.gov/. You must apply to the Medical Marijuana Use Registry (MMUR) to become a legal medical marijuana caregiver. https://knowthefactsmmj.com/patients/cards/#how-to-apply
3. Supply all necessary documentation and submit your payment information for the $75 processing fee.
4. Once qualified, you will be sent a medical marijuana card.

Please note: at the moment, we can only renew existing medical marijuana patients via telehealth, not process new applications.

Have the following ready before you begin your application:

• Photo ID
  • The Registry is connected to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ (FLHSMV) demographic database. If there is a match to the information in your profile, your state ID or driver’s license photo can be automatically added to your application and approved.
• Proof of Residency Documentation
  • Review the Required Proof of Residency Documentation on the Know the Facts MMJ page (https://knowthefactsmmj.com/patients/cards).
• $75 payment fee (Plus a $2.75 convenience fee)

How to Apply in Florida

For detailed instructions with images for step 1, click here.

For detailed instructions with images for steps 2 onwards, click here.

1. After your appointment with a Leafwell physician, you will receive 2x emails with the subject line “Medical Marijuana Use Registry New User Account” (here’s a walkthrough for step 1).
   1. One email contains your username (your email address).
   2. The second email contains a temporary password – these passwords are case-sensitive.
   3. Click the link in the email to log into the Medical Marijuana Use Registry https://mmuregistry.flhealth.gov/.
   4. Click login in the top left and then enter your email, and password and click the login button.
   5. Type the temporary password into the ‘current password’ box, then set your own.
   6. Once this is done, you will be automatically redirected to your registry homepage.
2. Click on ‘Your Card’ and then click ‘Begin Initial Application’ (here’s the walkthrough for steps 2 onwards)
3. Click ‘Supply a Photo’ to either supply your State ID photo, or to supply your own passport-style photo to your application.
   1. Clicking “Check My State ID” will upload your driver’s license photo from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ (FLHSMV) demographic database.
   2. Clicking “Supply My Own” will allow you to upload your own photo from your device. (Using the FLHSMV sourced data will automatically approve the photo and may cut down on processing time, while supplying your own photo may increase the processing time.)
4. Upload your Proof of Residency documentation.
   1. Click “Check State Residency Status” to obtain your Driver’s License or Florida State ID from FLHSMV.
   2. OR click “Supply My Own” to supply your own proof of residency document.
   3. Review all data to make sure it is accurate. Then click “Apply.“
5. Electronically sign your application and click ‘Submit My Card Application.’
6. Pay the application fee.
7. Click “Print for your Records” to print the payment confirmation for your records.
8. The entire application review process takes a total of 10 business days from the date of submission. Once the application is approved, you will receive an electronic temporary card to use while the physical official card is printed. The official card will be mailed to you within five business days.