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Frequently asked questions in Missouri

How much does a Missouri Medical Marijuana certificate and card cost?

Medical marijuana certificate on its own = $125 at Leafwell

State application fee = $25

Renewal fee = $125

Plus, now you can sign up with a friend and each save 10% on your consultation with Leafwell.

What medical conditions qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in Missouri?
In Missouri, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:
• AIDS/HIV
• Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Cachexia, or Wasting Syndrome
• Cancer or cancer treatment, inc. side-effects of chemotherapy
• Crohn’s Disease
• Diabetes
• Debilitating Psychiatric Disorders diagnosed by a licensed psychiatrist
• Epilepsy and disorders that can cause seizures
• 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)
• PTSD
• Seizures
• Sickle Cell Anemia
• Tourette’s Syndrome (TS)
• Wasting Syndrome
• Severe, persistent pain or persistent muscle spasms
• An alternative to physically addictive prescription medications
• Any Terminal Illness
What do I need to know about applying for my Medical Cannabis Card in Missouri online?
There are four simple steps to seeing a Leafwell provider in Missouri to obtain your Medical Marijuana Card online:
1. Register with Leafwell and speak to a Missouri licensed physician online.
2. Once approved, the doctor submits your recommendation details directly to the state.
3. Complete the state-side of your approval by registering with Missouri Medical Marijuana Program.
4. Once approved by the state, download and print your card and legally purchase cannabis from a licensed dispensary.
How old do I have to be to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Missouri?

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

Can I be/have a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in Missouri?
Yes, medical marijuana patients in Missouri can have a caregiver. Missouri’s medical marijuana program allows for patients to have a registered caregiver. A caregiver will be allowed to purchase medical marijuana products for patients that they have been linked to in the case of patients being unable to travel to purchase products for themselves.
A caregiver is also required for any patient under the age of 18; in this event, a parent or legal guardian is required to obtain a caregiver ID in order to purchase medical marijuana for a minor.
​Missouri has clarified a patient can have two (2) caregivers that can assist them to purchase medical marijuana. Caregivers can have up to three patients
​The following criteria are required for an individual to register as a caregiver in Missouri:
• Must be 21 years of age or older;
• Responsible for managing the well-being of a Qualified Patient; and
• Designated on the primary caregiver’s application for an identification card or in other written notification to the Department.
The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services has stated that the application process is online, and the application fee to the state for a caregiver ID has been marked at $25. Payment methods will be made with debit or credit card.
​Application forms and instructions are available now for qualified patients and their caregivers. The entire application process will be online. To apply as a caregiver, follow this process:
1. Patient must fill out the form, listing their caregiver on the form. The forms are available here: Missouri Caregiver medical marijuana card instructions can be found here.
2. Caregiver will need to fill out their own application form and a Parent/Legal Guardian Consent Form for patients under 18.
3. The patient will need to have a physician’s medical cannabis certificate.
4. Once approved, the patient and caregiver will be sent a medical marijuana identification card.
How do I apply for the state program in Missouri?

Getting Your Missouri Medical Marijuana Card

In summary, you will need to #1 – Register for a Patient/Caregiver account with the department and #2 – Complete and submit an application for a Missouri Medical Marijuana license.


#1 – Register for a Patient/Caregiver account with the Department 

1. Navigate to the Registry website at: https://mo-public.mycomplia.com
2. In the top right corner of the Sign In page, click ‘Register’.
3. Fill out the provided form completely by entering your Legal First Name, Legal Last Name, Email Address, and Phone Number. Be sure to select the type of application you want. Enter your Social Security Number and Date of Birth and make sure they are correct before registering.
4. Read the Terms and Conditions and check the box. Click I’m not a robot, follow the prompts, and click Register.

#2 – Complete and Submit an Application for a Missouri Medical Marijuana license

1. Navigate to the Registry website at: https://mo-public.mycomplia.com
2. Enter your Username (email) and Password.
3. Check the Accept Terms and Conditions box.
4. Click I’m not a robot. If a pop-up window appears, follow the prompts, and click Verify.
5. Click Sign In.
6. Click ‘Create New Application’.
7. For the Application Type, click the ’I am a’ drop-down box, and select ‘Patient’
8. If you are a new patient, select ’New Patient Registration’. If you are renewing an application, select ‘Patient Renewal’. Click ‘Create Application’
9. Click on the Physician/Condition Information Tab
10. Under Recommendation Type, click the drop-down, and select ‘Electronic Certification’
11. A green box will appear to the right labeled View Available Certifications. Click the green box.
12. A pop-up will appear listing all available physician certifications that are linked to the applicant’s social security number and date of birth. Choose the electronic form and click ‘Update’. The information submitted by the certifying physician will auto-populate into the application.
    1. Note: Once the electronic form is selected and appears in the application, applicants need to click ‘Save and Next’ to continue completing the application.
    2. Applicants submitting an electronic physician certification form with their patient application are not required to submit an upload of their form. This category on the Documents Tab will disappear when an electronic form is attached to an application.
13. If a tan box appears indicating that "No Physician Certification found", this means that either the physician has not submitted an electronic form, or the information submitted with the electronic form is incorrect.
    1. To correct the errors, please contact Leafwell first to determine if the error is within the electronic form, or within their account, and then contact the Department.
14. To learn how to complete the rest of the application, please visit the Application Video Guides tutorial page available on the Missouri Department of Health website.

There is a full walkthrough with photos here for step #1 -Register for a Patient/Caregiver account with the Department

There is a full walkthrough with photos here for step #2 – Competing and Submitting the application