Get an Oregon Medical Marijuana Card

2 documents needed to apply for an Oregon medical marijuana card

To apply for a medical marijuana card in Oregon, 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 an Oregon driver’s license or state ID card. You may also submit a passport, military ID, or Tribal photographic ID with proof of Oregon residence.
2. Medical Marijuana Recommendation
   Consult with a registered MMJ physician who can evaluate your condition and provide a recommendation. Once approved, you can download your Attending Provider’s Statement, which is needed to complete the state application in the Oregon Medical Marijuana Online System.
3. Proof of Oregon Residence
   Proof of residency is only required for patients applying with proof of identity that is not an Oregon-issued driver’s license or state ID card.A recent utility bill or rental agreement that shows your name and Oregon address are acceptable proof of residence.

Next steps after approval

Congratulations on getting approved for your medical certification. Here’s how to complete the state application process once you have your Attending Provider’s Statement from Leafwell. You must do this within 90 days of your appointment with Leafwell.

Getting Your Oregon Medical Marijuana Card

1. Create a new account on the Oregon Medical Marijuana Online System – https://ommpsystem.oregon.gov
   1. You will need to confirm your email address.
2. Click Register as a Patient.
3. Click New Patient.
4. Submit all the information as required and click Next.
5. Verify that the address is correct (they will mail you the physical card) and click Yes or No to correct the address.
6. You can designate a caregiver if you wish.
7. You can also designate a grower.
   1. Growers must be 21 years or older.
   2. You must provide the grow site address.
8. Submit your physician’s information – this will all be found on the Attending Provider’s Statement emailed to you after your appointment with Leafwell.
9. You then choose which fee you will pay.
   1. There is the option to upload documents which allow you to pay reduced fees if applicable.
10. Upload the documents as required. These documents may be:
    1. Government-issued ID
    2. Proof of residency (ie. recent utility bill or rental agreement)
    3. Your Attending Provider’s Statement (dated within 90 days)
    4. Caregiver government-issued ID (if applicable)
    5. Grower’s government-issued ID (if applicable)
    6. Proof of grow site zoning (if applicable)
    7. Documents that prove eligibility to lower fees (if applicable)
11. Complete this application by ticking the Electronic Signature and Certification boxes and typing your name into the box.
12. Before submitting, review all information entered to check it is correct.
13. Pay the fee.
14. You will receive an email once the payment has been received and processed. This can take up to 2 business days.
    1. At that time you can print out a 30-day receipt which permits access to a dispensary for 30 days while you wait for your state card to arrive via US Mail.

How to renew your Oregon medical marijuana card

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

1. Sign in to your Leafwell account or register as a renewal patient here.
2. Speak to an Oregon-licensed provider online.
3. Get approved and download your Attending Provider’s Statement.
4. Submit your renewal application and application fee in the Oregon Medical Marijuana Online System within 90 days.*
5. Once processed, which can take 2 business days, you will receive a 30-day receipt that permits access to a dispensary until your card arrives in the mail.

*Per state regulations, you must complete the state renewal application within 90 days of certification. Failure to do so may result in additional fees.

Next steps after renewal

If you’re already an Oregon medical cannabis patient, you can renew easily online. The earliest you can renew is 90 days before your current card expires.

Once your renewal is approved, you must submit your application to the state within 90 days.

Renewing Your Oregon Medical Marijuana Card:

1. Log into your account on the Oregon Medical Marijuana Online System – https://ommpsystem.oregon.gov
2. Click Register as a Patient.
3. Click Connect to Patient Information.
4. Submit details including your existing patient card number (visible on your existing card) and click Next.
5. Click Renew Application then click Patient Renew.
6. Go through the application screens and submit your physician’s information – this will all be found on the Attending Provider’s Statement emailed to you after your appointment with Leafwell.
7. You then choose which fee you will pay.
   1. There is the option to upload documents which allow you to pay reduced fees if applicable.
8. Upload the documents as required. These documents may be:
   1. Government-issued ID
   2. Your Attending Provider’s Statement (dated within 90 days)
   3. Caregiver government-issued ID (if applicable)
   4. Grower’s government-issued ID (if applicable)
   5. Proof of grow site zoning (if applicable)
   6. Documents which prove eligibility to lower fees (if applicable)
9. Complete this application by ticking the Electronic Signature and Certification boxes and typing your name into the box.
10. Before submitting, review all information entered to check it is correct.
11. Pay the fee.
12. You will receive an email once the payment has been received and processed.
13. Your new card will arrive after the application has been approved.

Legal limitations for Oregon cardholders

Medical marijuana laws differ from state to state, and are constantly changing. Here are some critical Oregon medical marijuana laws to know.

Oregon Medical Marijuana Act: Medical cannabis was legalized in Oregon starting in 1998. The Oregon Health Authority implemented the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) to administer the registration program Recreational Marijuana: Medical cannabis and recreational cannabis sales are fully legal in Oregon.

Medical Marijuana Treatment: Medical users must be 18 or have a legal guardian who is 18 or older to apply for them. Medical use requires an Attending Physician’s Statement.

Marijuana Tax: Oregon medical marijuana patients pay a 0% sales tax on marijuana products, while recreational users pay a 20% tax.

Usable Marijuana Possession Limits: Users with an Oregon medical marijuana card can possess up to 24 ounces of usable marijuana.

Home Cultivation: Home cultivation is legal, and medical users can cultivate up to 16 plants (six mature plants).

How to become a caregiver in Oregon

Oregon defines a designated primary caregiver as someone who may assist their patient with any matter related to the medical use of marijuana.

Minors must have their legal guardian as their caregiver to be eligible for a medical marijuana card.

Caregiver Limitations

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must have valid identification. An out-of-state ID is accepted for caregivers.
• “Designated primary caregiver” does not include a person’s attending provider.
• Patients can designate one caregiver. There is no limit to how many patients a caregiver can serve.
• Caregivers can also be patients.
• Caregivers can also be designated as a patient’s grower (must be at least 21 years old).

Application Process

• There is no additional fee for a caregiver.
• During the medical marijuana patient application process, check the box to request a caregiver and submit all required information. The patient must include their caregiver’s information on their state application in Section 2.
• The following caregiver documentation is required:
  • A government-issue, valid photo ID (i.e., driver’s license, state ID, military ID (must show date of birth), U.S. passport, U.S.-issued visa, permanent resident card, or Tribal ID (including full name, date of birth, and a photo).

Additional Documentation May Be Required If:

• The patient is a minor: Patients under 18 must submit a notarized Declaration of Person Responsible for a Minor form signed by the minor’s custodial parent or legal guardian responsible for the minor’s healthcare decisions.
• The patient is designating an organizational or facility caregiver: Complete the Organizational or Facility Caregiver consent form and submit it with the state application.

Can I use my Oregeon medical card in other states?

Oregon does not recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards. However, adults at least 21 years old can legally purchase cannabis in Oregon at retail dispensaries.

The following states and territories recognize Oregon 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

Oregon patients under 18 may be eligible for a medical marijuana card but will require a caregiver who is their legal guardian. The caregiver must be 18 years of age or older and must fill out a Minor Declaration Form.

Please note: Minor patients are not allowed inside dispensaries, so their designated caregiver must purchase their medicine.