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The key benefits of a medical marijuana card in Missouri
Tax savings
Save up to 8% in state taxes compared to recreational users. Save up to $144 per year based on $150 monthly spend.
Cultivation
Medical card holders can grow up to 6 cannabis plants. The same limit is applied to recreational users (adults 21+).
Higher possession
Medical card holders can possess 6 oz of cannabis products, while recreational users can only possess 3 oz.
Access to higher quality / more potent products
Medical patients may have access to higher-potency cannabis products (compared to recreational users).
Lower age restriction
Patients 18+ can qualify for a medical card.
Minors can also apply for a medical card if they have an approved caregiver.
Recreational dispensaries are available to residents aged 21+.
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Here's how getting a medical cannabis card works for Missouri residents.
1. Sign Up
Book an appointment with one of Leafwell’s medical marijuana doctors and get approved for a Missouri medical marijuana ID card online. You’ll get your money back if not approved.
2. Meet Your Provider
Once approved, your Leafwell marijuana doctor will submit your physician certification form to the state.
3. Complete the State Application
Register on the Missouri Medical Marijuana Program website, complete your application, and pay the applicable fees. The state will approve or deny your application within 30 days.
4. Receive Your Medical Marijuana Card
You’ll receive your electronic card from the state within two to three business days if approved. Your Missouri medical marijuana ID card is valid for three years.
What are the benefits of a medical marijuana card in Missouri?
Wondering how signing up for a Missouri medical marijuana card online can transform your medical cannabis experience?
| Benefit | Card | No Card |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase Cannabis |  | |
| Possess Cannabis | | |
| Use Cannabis | | |
| Grow Cannabis | | |
| Save Up to 5% on Tax | |  |
| Higher Possession Limit | | |
| Lower Costs | | |
A few more questions about the process?
Watch this video to learn more about getting a medical marijuana card in Missouri.
How much does the MO med card cost?
A Missouri medical marijuana patient can save more with Leafwell. Plus, get your money back if you’re not approved.
Please note: Missouri charges a $26.50 patient application fee for all patient and caregiver applications and an optional $53 fee for patients and caregivers who want a cultivation license.
How to qualify for an mmj card in Missouri
Adults at least 18 years of age diagnosed with a qualifying condition may be eligible to apply for Missouri medical marijuana cards and purchase medical marijuana products. Minors can also apply but must have a parent or guardian as their caregiver. Missouri residents diagnosed with any of the following qualifying conditions are eligible to become medical cannabis patients:
- AIDS/HIV
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cachexia, or Wasting Syndrome
- Cancer
- Crohn’s Disease
- Debilitating Psychiatric Disorders diagnosed by a licensed psychiatrist
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- Huntington’s Disease (HD)
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBDs)
- Intractable Migraines (unresponsive to other treatments)
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Neuropathies
- Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Seizures
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Tourette Syndrome (TS)
- Severe, persistent pain or persistent muscle spasms
- An alternative to physically addictive prescription medications
- A terminal illness
- In the professional judgment of a physician, any other chronic, debilitating medical condition
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3 documents needed to apply for a Missouri medical marijuana card
- Medical Marijuana Recommendation
Once approved, your licensed medical marijuana doctor will submit your medical marijuana recommendation directly to the state. Then, you can register with the Missouri Medical Marijuana Program. - Proof of Identity
You will need a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID card, passport, or any other form of government-issued ID. You will also need to provide your full social security number. - Medical Records (Minors Only)
During your onboarding with Leafwell, you may upload medical records supporting your qualifying condition(s). Minor patients must provide medical records to be eligible for a Missouri medical card.
Get My CardNext steps after approval
Congratulations on getting your medical certification! You’re almost there, but there are a few more steps to complete to get your Missouri medical marijuana card online. Let’s dive in!
Before You Start: What You’ll Need
- A credit or debit card for payment
- A valid photo ID
Complete Application: Complete the state’s medical card application by registering with the Missouri Medical Marijuana Program.
Pay the Fee: Missouri charges a $26.50 patient application fee.
Receive Digital Card: The state takes roughly 30 business days to process applications for ID cards. Once approved, download and print your Missouri medical card.
Start Shopping: Legally purchase medical marijuana products from a licensed dispensary.
How to renew your card
Here’s everything medical marijuana patients in Missouri need to know about the process for renewing a med card:
- Sign in to Leafwell or register as a renewal patient if you’re new to Leafwell.
- Speak to a licensed medical marijuana doctor online.
- Once approved, the doctor will submit your certificate details directly to the state.
- Log into the Missouri Medical Marijuana Program to complete the state renewal application and pay the state’s fee.
- After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email from the state with an application reference code/application ID number.
- Once approved, immediately download your new card from your registry portal.
For more information or to begin the renewal process today, check out our Missouri renewal page.
Legal limitations for MO cardholders
Here are some critical Missouri medical marijuana laws to know:
- Cannabis cultivation is legal with an optional cultivation license.
- Patients can not drive or operate other motor vehicles under the influence of marijuana, even with a medical card.
- Medical marijuana patients can purchase up to six ounces of marijuana every 30 days.
- Patients cannot consume marijuana in public places (defined as public or private property open to the general public), such as:
- Sidewalks
- Streets
- Bridges
- Parks
- Schools
- Businesses
Note: Amendment 3, approved by Missouri voters during the November 2022 election, legalized recreational marijuana use in the state and provided additional benefits for medical marijuana cardholders.
One of these benefits is the addition of employment protections to prevent discrimination against medical cannabis patients who use cannabis during non-work hours away from the worksite.
However, these protections don’t apply if cannabis is used at work or if the employee is impaired by cannabis while working.
Other benefits afforded to patients with a valid patient identification card are higher possession limits. The possession limits for recreational marijuana buyers, for instance, is 3 oz. Patients can possess up to 6 oz, per state medical marijuana regulation.
Recreational cannabis is also taxed more, at 6% plus local sales tax. By comparison, medical marijuana products are only taxed at 4%.
How to become a caregiver in Missouri
Missouri defines a caregiver as someone at least 21 years old, responsible for managing a qualified patient’s well-being, and designated by the qualifying patient on their application for a medical cannabis ID card.
Caregivers are authorized to purchase, possess, and — with a valid cultivation license — cultivate marijuana on behalf of the qualified patient.
Patients can designate up to two caregivers, and caregivers can have up to six licenses for separate patients.
To apply as a caregiver, you must complete an application with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. You must be listed on the patient’s authorization form as well.
The fee for a caregiver application is $26.50.
Minor patient information
According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, a custodial parent or legal guardian must serve as the minor patient’s licensed caregiver.
A parent or legal guardian consent form is required as proof of consent for a minor’s medical use of marijuana and must be submitted with the minor patient’s registration application.
Can I use my Missouri medical card in other states?
Missouri does not have medical marijuana reciprocity. It does, however, have legal protections in place for out-of-state patients. Recreational cannabis is also legalized for adults 21 and older.
According to the Department of Health and Senior Services, individuals with equivalent out-of-state medical cannabis ID cards will not be arrested or sanctioned under Missouri law for possessing marijuana less than the limit for Missouri patients.
The following states and territories recognize a Missouri patient identification card:
- 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 process with the state program.
FAQs
How much does a Missouri medical marijuana certificate and card cost?
- $99 Initial certificate from Leafwell
- $99 Renewal certificate from Leafwell
- $26.50 State patient application fee*
- $26.50 State caregiver application fee*
- $53 State patient/caregiver cultivation license fee (optional)*
What medical conditions qualify for a medical marijuana card in Missouri?
- A terminal illness
- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- Alzheimer's Disease
- An alternative to physically addictive prescription medications
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cachexia, or Wasting Syndrome
- Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Debilitating Psychiatric Disorders diagnosed by a licensed psychiatrist
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Huntington's Disease (HD)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease(s) (IBDs)
- Intractable Migraines (unresponsive to other treatments)
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Neuropathies
- Parkinson's Disease (PD)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Seizures
- Severe, chronic pain or chronic muscle spasms
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Tourette Syndrome (TS)
- In the professional judgment of a physician, any other chronic, debilitating medical condition
What do I need to know about applying online for my medical cannabis card in Missouri?
- Register with Leafwell and speak to a healthcare provider licensed in Missouri. Consultations cost $99, and you'll only be charged if approved.
- Once approved, the doctor submits your recommendation details directly to the state.
- Register with the Missouri Medical Marijuana Program, complete your state application, and pay a $26.50 application fee. Applications are approved within 30 business days.
- When your state application is approved, download and print your patient ID card to legally purchase cannabis from a licensed dispensary.
How old do I have to be to apply for a medical marijuana card in Missouri?
Can I be/have a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in Missouri?
- Minimum age 21 years.
- Caregivers will need to submit their own online application through the registration portal.
- All caregiver applications require a legible copy of the primary caregiver's government-issued photo identification card and a clear, color photo in which the caregiver's face can be seen.
- Applying caregivers need a Patient Authorization Form and the patient's license number, which the patient will receive once their application is approved. This number will begin with PAT.
- $26.50 nonrefundable fee.
- Caregivers can have up to six patients.
- Patients can designate up to two caregivers.
- Access the Missouri state registration portal and register for a user account. If you are a renewing caregiver, sign back into your account and skip to step 5.
- Fill out the provided form completely. Be sure to select the Patient/Caregiver application. Ensure your Social Security Number and Date of Birth are correct before registering.
- The applicant cannot change an incorrectly entered Social Security Number and Date of Birth after registration; you must submit a help ticket to support-mo@mycomplia.com.
- Read the Terms and Conditions and check the box. Click I'm not a robot, follow the prompts, and click Register.
- The email address provided at User Registration will receive notification of the change in application status.
- Launch your email and check for a verification message from the Missouri Medical Marijuana Program (MMMP). Click Verify and sign in with the Email address and password you have created.
- If you do not receive the email within 15 minutes, click the link to resend. You cannot log in until you verify your email address.
- Click the +Create New Application link.
- Click the 'I am a' drop drown box and choose 'Caregiver.' If you are a new caregiver, select 'New Caregiver Registration'. If you are renewing an application, select 'Caregiver Renewal.' Click 'Create Application'.
- Begin filling in details on the General Information tab. Enter First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Email, and Phone Number.
- Be sure to click the Information icon for helpful pro tips.
- Items denoted with an * are required fields to be completed to save and move to the next screen.
- Click the "Save and Next" button to save the edited data fields and complete the rest of the tabs.
- You cannot submit your application until all application data requirements indicated with a red "X" are provided. You may click on the tabs at the top of the page to launch the respective screen and provide the required application data.
- Click the PAY & SUBMIT button at the bottom of the page to submit your application. Upon successful payment transaction, the applicant will be returned to the online system and receive a submission confirmation.
How do I apply for the state program in Missouri?
- Valid government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport)
- Digital passport-style photo taken within the last three months
- Credit or debit card
- Register with the state here.
- Once you have verified your account and are logged in, click Create New Application.
- For the Application Type, click the I am a drop-down box, select Patient, select New Patient Registration, and then click Create Application.
- Complete the General Information and Contact Information sections.
- Click on the Physician/Condition Information tab and select Electronic Certification for the Recommendation Type.
- A green box will appear to the right labeled View Available Certifications. Click the green box to open a pop-up that will list your certification. Choose the electronic form and click Update.
- Complete the Questions section and then the Documents section.
- Go to the Review tab to verify that all the application requirements have been completed. If you see a red "X," navigate to the appropriate tab to complete the missing information.
- Click the Pay & Submit button at the bottom of the page to submit your application and make your payment.
- Once your application is approved, you can access and download or print your digital card from your account.