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Quick answer: You can get a Florida medical marijuana card with Leafwell if you’re a Florida resident with a qualifying condition (cancer, epilepsy, PTSD, chronic pain and more). A licensed physician evaluation starts at $51 (first 4 months free), and most appointments are approved the same day.

Who qualifies
Florida residents with a state-qualifying condition
Cost
From $51 with Leafwell (+ $75 state fee)
How long
Same-day certification. Florida-license holders are usually OMMU-approved the same day (temporary card by email)
Online or in person
New patients: in-person at 5 clinics (two in Orlando, plus Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa). Returning patients: telehealth renewals

The key benefits of a medical marijuana card in Florida

  • Access to dispensaries

  • Only legal way to access marijuana

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How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Florida (4 Easy Steps)

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  1. 1

    Sign up

    We host in-person pop-up clinics across Florida. Book at a clinic near you to secure your spot.

  2. 2

    Get approved

    Once approved, your doctor will upload your certificate to the state platform, the OMMU.

  3. 3

    Submit your application

    Log on to the OMMU website to complete your application and pay the $75 state fee.

  4. 4

    Get your card

    As soon as your application is completed, you'll receive email approval and can shop at a dispensary.

How much does a Florida medical marijuana card cost? (The cheapest way to get one)

New Leafwell patients get their first 4 months free - and if you don't qualify, you pay nothing.

New patient

$17/moFirst 4 months free

Then $17/month for months 5 - 7. Your 7-month certificate costs $51 with Leafwell, plus the Florida state fee*.

📍 First visit in person. Find a clinic →

Renewal

$17/mo100% online

$17/month for all months -$119 with Leafwell, plus the Florida state fee*. No clinic visit required.

📱 Digital card available immediately upon OMMU approval

One-time

$99/moNo subscription

One flat payment for your 7-month certificate - no subscription, no auto-renewal. For new patients and renewals, plus the Florida state fee*.

🔓 Pay once. Nothing recurring.

*State application fee: $75 for regular applications, paid directly to OMMU. ✅ If you don't qualify, you pay nothing.
Subscription renews every 7 months.

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Our clinics in Florida

Leafwell has licensed providers available at clinics across Florida. Find a location near you and get your medical cannabis card in person.

Leafwell - Orlando University

3505 Lake Lynda Dr Suite 300 Floor 2
32817, Orlando

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Leafwell - Orlando Downtown

618 E South St, Suite 500
32801, Orlando

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Leafwell - Jacksonville

10752 Deerwood Park Blvd Suit 100
32256, Jacksonville

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2598 E Sunrise Blvd #2104
33304, Fort Lauderdale

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Leafwell - Tampa

4830 W Kennedy Blvd Suite 600
33609, Tampa

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Qualifying Conditions for a Medical Card in Florida

Adults at least 18 experiencing at least one qualifying medical condition may be eligible to apply for a Florida medical marijuana card.
Florida law requires all new patients to be evaluated in person before receiving a medical marijuana certification. Leafwell hosts clinics statewide to make this as convenient as possible. Existing Leafwell patients can renew their medical marijuana cards online.
The following medical conditions qualify patients for medical marijuana recommendation in the state of Florida:

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2 documents needed to apply for a Florida medical marijuana card

To apply for a medical marijuana card in Florida, you must follow a few essential steps to ensure your eligibility and successful registration.

  1. Proof of Identity
    You will need a government-issued photo ID, such as a Florida driver’s license or Florida state identification card. You may also submit an out-of-state driver’s license or state identification card with two proofs of Florida residency (for seasonal Florida residents). For minors,  a certified birth certificate or FL school registration record, AND legal guardian’s FL Driver’s License or State ID.
  2. Medical Marijuana Recommendation
    Once approved, you will receive two emails from the state. One includes your username (email), and the other includes a temporary password that expires in 24 hours. Use those credentials to log into the Florida Medical Marijuana Program website to complete your online application.

Next steps after approval

Congratulations on getting approved for your medical certification. Here’s a guide to what you need to do next.

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
  • $75 payment fee (Plus $2.75 convenience fee)

Here is the process for applying in Florida

For detailed instructions with images, 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, enter your email and password, and click the log in button.
    5. You will then be able to set your password – 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.”
  3. Click “Supply a Photo” to supply either your State ID photo or a passport-style photo to your application.
  4. Scroll down to the “Proof of Residence” section and click “Check State Residency Status” to obtain your Driver’s License or Florida State ID from FLHSMV, or click “Supply My Own” to supply your own proof of residency document.
  5. Review all data to make sure it is accurate. Then click “Apply.”
  6. Electronically sign your application and click “Submit My Card Application.”
  7. Pay the application fee.
  8. Click “Print for your Records” to print the payment confirmation for your records.
  9. If your Florida driver’s license or ID matches the state database, your application is usually approved the same day; applications that need a manual review of residency documents take about 10 business days. Once the application is approved you will receive an electronic temporary card to use while the physical official card is printed. Within 5 business days, the official card is mailed to you.

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How to renew your medical cannabis ID card in Florida

It’s easy to renew your Florida medical marijuana card with Leafwell.

You can renew up to 45 days before your card expires, and Florida patients can only be seen by their previously approved provider via telemedicine.

Renewal Application Process:

  1. Sign in to your existing Leafwell account.
  2. Update your renewal registration and book an appointment.
  3. After getting approved, the provider will refill your medication order.*
  4. If your state card is due to expire, log into the Florida Medical Marijuana Program to complete the state-side renewal application.
  5. Receive email approval from the Florida state agency and legally purchase cannabis from a licensed dispensary.

I’m new to Leafwell. Is there anything I need to do before renewing my Florida medical marijuana card/certification?

All existing Florida card holders who are new to Leafwell must self-deactivate and leave their current physician in the Medical Marijuana Use Registry before the consultation. If you are not changing doctors from your last visit, there is no need to self-deactivate.

Your new physician won’t be able to activate you under their care and complete your certification until you’ve self-deactivated, so it’s important to complete this step before your appointment to avoid delays.

Follow these steps to leave your current physician:

  1. Log into the Medical Marijuana Use Registry https://mmuregistry.flhealth.gov/.
  2. Navigate to the “YOUR PROFILE” menu option at the top of the page to view your information.
  3. Scroll to the bottom of your profile page, then click “LEAVE YOUR CURRENT PHYSICIAN.”
    1. If the “Current Physician” states “No Current Physician,” or you do not have a button for “LEAVE YOUR CURRENT PHYSICIAN,” you are not currently active with a qualified physician.
  4. Click “Confirm” to save your changes.

The state guide — with screenshots — can be found here.

Next steps after renewal

Before you start, have these supporting documents ready:

  • Leafwell Physician Certificate
  • A debit or credit card

Renewing Your Florida Medical Marijuana Card

Here’s the state’s official guide, including photos – or you can read ours below too.

  1. Log into the Medical Marijuana Use Registry: https://mmuregistry.flhealth.gov/
  2. Navigate to the “YOUR CARD” menu option at the top of the page to view your Application History page.
  3. Click “BEGIN RENEWAL” to open a renewal application. You may start a renewal application beginning 45 days prior to your card’s expiration date. The number of days until you can begin a renewal application will be listed on this page. If your previous card is still valid, renewing your card will not affect your ability to obtain products.
  4. Click “PROCEED.”
  5. Review all data to make sure it is accurate, then click “APPLY.”
  6. Read the confirmation message and click “APPLY” to confirm.
  7. Click “SUPPLY A PHOTO” to supply either your Florida State ID photo or your own passport-style photo.
    1. Clicking “CHECK STATE ID PHOTO” will upload your driver’s license photo from the Florida Department of High Safety and Motor Vehicles’ (FLHSMV) demographic database.
    2. Clicking “SUPPLY MY OWN” will allow you to upload a 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.)
  8. Scroll down to the “PROOF OF RESIDENCE” section and then click “SUPPLY PROOF.”
  9. Click “CHECK STATE RESIDENCY STATUS” to obtain your Driver’s License or Florida State ID from FLHSMV. If you wish to upload your own photo, click “SUPPLY MY OWN” to supply your own proof of residency document. Select the file you wish to upload and click “OPEN.” The document will appear below the “SUPPLY PROOF” button.
  10. Review your information for accuracy, then click “APPLY.”
  11. Electronically sign your application. Scroll to the bottom of the page to the Signature section to type in your first name and last name in the boxes provided.
  12. Click “SUBMIT MY CARD APPLICATION.”
  13. Electronically sign your application and click “Submit My Card Application.”
  14. Pay the application fee.
  15. Click “Print for your Records” to print the payment confirmation for your records.
  16. The current processing time for the new application review process is 10 business days from the date of submission. For renewals, this should be instant. Payments take (5) business days to fully process and post in the Medical Marijuana Use Registry. Once your payment is processed, the application review period can take up to an additional 5 business days. If any part of an application is rejected or missing or invalid documentation, the processing time will be delayed.

Legal limitations for Florida cardholders

Navigating the legal landscape can be tricky. Here are the key rules every Florida medical marijuana cardholder should know.

Possession limits: Florida law lets a qualified patient possess up to a 70-day supply of medical marijuana at any one time, and no more than 4 ounces of marijuana in a form for smoking. Purchases of smokable flower are capped separately at 2.5 ounces per 35-day period unless your physician requests an exception. Amounts for other forms — oils, tinctures, capsules, topicals and edibles — follow your physician’s certification and the state’s daily-dose rules.

No public consumption: You may not consume cannabis in public places, in vehicles, or on public transportation.

Cultivation is off-limits: Growing cannabis plants at home is not permitted for medical patients under Florida law.

Where you can buy: Only licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) — also called dispensaries — are authorized to sell medical cannabis in Florida. As of 2026, there are more than 750 licensed dispensary locations statewide. Delivery from a licensed MMTC is also permitted.

Recreational use remains prohibited: Florida does not currently allow adult-use recreational cannabis. In November 2024, voters passed Amendment 3 with 56% support — but Florida requires a 60% supermajority for constitutional amendments, so recreational legalization did not take effect. A follow-up 2026 ballot initiative also failed to gather enough valid signatures to qualify. For now, a medical marijuana card is the only legal way to access cannabis in Florida.

Firearms: The relationship between a Florida medical card and gun rights is evolving. Under federal law, medical marijuana use still disqualifies a person from purchasing or possessing a firearm. At the state level, Florida passed HB 543 (constitutional carry) — but federal restrictions still apply when purchasing from a licensed dealer. Consult a legal professional if this applies to your situation.

No job protections: Florida law does not protect medical marijuana patients from employment drug testing or adverse employment actions related to cannabis use. Employers may maintain drug-free workplace policies.

Sealed packaging required: Medical marijuana flower and low-THC cannabis must remain in tamper-proof, sealed containers sold by a licensed MMTC when transported outside your home.

How to become a caregiver in Florida

If you’re looking to become a medical marijuana caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in Florida, there are some important rules and steps to follow.

Picking Up for Patients

As a caregiver, you can pick up medicine from a medical marijuana dispensary on behalf of a patient with terminal illnesses or in hospice care.

Caregiver Limitations

If a caregiver is not a close relative of the qualified patient they are assisting, they must also pass a background screening. If the patient is a minor, having a caregiver is a must.

Application Process

When applying to become a caregiver, applicants must provide the following:

  • A completed caregiver application.
  • A copy of the caregiver’s proof of residency.
  • A $75 check or money order to cover the application fee payable to the Florida Department of Health.
    • A $2.75 convenience fee applies to online payments.
  • A 2×2-inch photograph taken within 90 days. The photo must be passport style, in color, and show the caregiver’s full face.

Note: Your Medical Marijuana Registry ID card expires after one year and must be renewed 45 days before expiration.

Eligibility Criteria

According to the Office of Medical Marijuana Use, medical marijuana caregivers in Florida must:

  • Be 21 years of age.
  • Be a Florida resident.
  • Agree in writing to assist with the qualified patient’s medical use of marijuana.
  • Be registered in the Medical Marijuana Use Registry of no more than one qualified patient.
  • Complete a caregiver certification course provided by the Florida Department of Health or its designee.

If a caregiver is not a close relative of the qualified patient they are assisting, they must also pass a background screening.

Can I use my Florida medical card in other states?

Florida does not offer medical marijuana reciprocity to visitors with a medical card from other states.

That said, these states will recognize Florida medical marijuana cards:

  • Arizona
  • Arkansas *
  • Delaware
  • Hawaii *
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Michigan (at the dispensary’s discretion)
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey *
  • New Mexico
  • Oklahoma *
  • Puerto Rico
  • 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 patient application with the state program.

Minor patient information

If a qualified patient is younger than 18 years of age, only a caregiver may purchase or administer medical marijuana for the qualified patient. Patients who are minors may not purchase marijuana.

The patient’s qualified physician is the only person able to add a caregiver to a patient’s profile in the Medical Marijuana Use Registry. See the Caregivers section for requirements.

Both adult and minor patients should follow the Steps to Medical Marijuana Treatment. The first step is to visit a qualified physician. However, Florida law has specific requirements for the medical use of marijuana by minors. These requirements include:

A qualified physician must determine that the medical use of marijuana would likely outweigh the potential health risks for all patients.

If the patient is younger than 18 years of age, a second physician must concur with this determination and such concurrence must be documented in the patient’s medical record.

The parent or legal guardian of a qualified minor patient must provide the Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) with written consent for the patient to use medical marijuana.

The patient’s qualified physician must submit the parent’s/guardian’s Consent for Minor Patient (CMP) form to the OMMU prior to the minor patient beginning an MMUR ID Card application.

Qualified medical marijuana patients who are under the age of 18, must designate a caregiver in the qualified patient’s application and in the Medical Marijuana Use Registry. Designated caregivers must also submit a completed application to the OMMU to obtain a Medical Marijuana Use Registry Caregiver identification card.

Medical marijuana patients under the age of 18 may not obtain a certification for marijuana for medical use by smoking unless the patient is diagnosed with a terminal condition and a second physician, who is a board-certified pediatrician, agrees with the determination.

Frequently asked questions

What conditions qualify for a medical card in Florida?

Florida's qualifying conditions include cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, ALS, Crohn's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. Chronic nonmalignant pain caused by a qualifying condition and terminal conditions also qualify. A licensed physician can certify comparable conditions of the same kind or class, so it's worth checking even if yours isn't listed.

How much does a Florida medical card cost?

With Leafwell, a Florida medical card is $51 for your full 7-month certificate, with your first 4 months free ($17/month for months 5–7). On top of that, Florida charges a $75 state application fee for your Medical Marijuana Use Registry ID card (plus a $2.75 online convenience fee), paid to the OMMU and renewed every year.

How do I get a medical marijuana card in Florida?

There are four steps: (1) sign up and book an appointment with a Leafwell physician, (2) get approved during your evaluation if you have a qualifying condition, (3) submit your application to Florida's Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU), and (4) receive your card. Most patients complete the Leafwell portion the same day.

How long does it take to get a Florida medical card?

Most Leafwell physician evaluations are approved the same day, and your doctor enters your certification in Florida's Medical Marijuana Use Registry right away. If you have a Florida driver license or ID, the registry verifies your identity automatically with the FLHSMV and usually approves your Registry ID card application the same day, emailing you a temporary card you can use at a dispensary immediately. Patients proving residency with other documents — including seasonal residents — should allow about 10 business days for review. Your physical card arrives by mail afterward.

Can I get a Florida medical card online?

New Florida patients must complete their first physician evaluation in person at a Leafwell clinic — this is a state requirement. After that, renewals can be done 100% online.

Do I need my medical records to apply in Florida?

Having records that document your qualifying condition helps your physician make a certification decision, but they aren't always required. Your physician will confirm your eligibility during the evaluation.

Who is eligible for a medical card in Florida?

Any Florida resident diagnosed with one of the state's qualifying conditions is eligible, and seasonal residents who live in Florida at least 31 consecutive days a year can qualify with two proofs of a Florida address. Minors can qualify with a parent or legal guardian acting as caregiver. You'll need proof of Florida residency to apply through the OMMU.

What's the cheapest way to get a medical card in Florida?

The cheapest way to get a Florida medical marijuana card is to pay only what the law requires: a qualified-physician evaluation and the state's $75 Registry ID card fee. Leafwell's evaluation starts at $51 with your first 4 months free — in person at one of our Florida clinics for new patients, as Florida law requires. Any offer that skips the physician evaluation or the state fee isn't a valid card.

Is there a $20 medical card in Florida?

No — a genuine $20 Florida medical marijuana card doesn't exist. Florida requires a licensed physician evaluation plus a $75 state Registry ID card fee, so any "$20 card" offer skips a legal step. Leafwell's evaluation starts at $51 with the first 4 months free.

Can I get a Florida medical card online, or do I need to visit in person?

Florida law requires new patients to complete their first physician evaluation in person, so Leafwell offers five Florida clinic locations for initial certifications — two in Orlando, plus Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, and Tampa. Once you're an established Leafwell patient, your renewals can be done online via telehealth. Either way, your physician adds your certification to Florida's Medical Marijuana Use Registry.

How long does a Florida medical card last?

Your Medical Marijuana Use Registry ID card is valid for one year from the date the OMMU approves it, and you can submit a renewal application up to 45 days before it expires (the renewal fee is $75). Separately, a physician certification covers at most 210 days — three 70-day supply periods — so you'll be recertified by a qualified physician about every 7 months. With Leafwell, established patients do their recertification online.

Is Florida getting rid of the medical marijuana card?

No. Florida's medical marijuana program is written into the state constitution: Article X, Section 29, added when voters approved Amendment 2 in November 2016. The Legislature can't repeal it with an ordinary law, but it and the Department of Health can change how the program works, such as fees, supply limits and registration rules, so check the Office of Medical Marijuana Use for current requirements.

Table of content

  1. What are the benefits of a medical marijuana card?
  2. Quick steps
  3. How much does the card cost?
  4. How to qualify for a card
  5. What you need to apply
  6. Next steps after approval
  7. How to renew your card
  8. Become a Leafwell patient
  9. Next steps after renewal
  10. Legal limitations
  11. Caregiver rules
  12. Reciprocity
  13. Minor patient information
  14. Frequently asked questions
Content reviewed by Dr. Gavin Moreland
Last updated: Oct 21, 2026