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California Medical Marijuana Card Online

Get evaluated by a physician who can certify California patients for the California Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program. We help you from your first visit through state registration and renewal.

Choose a video or phone appointment for your California evaluation.

New patient$49
Renewal$35
Visit5–10 min, phone or video
StateCalifornia
— California at a glance

How California's medical cannabis program works

The California Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program is run by the California Department of Public Health, through county health departments. A physician recommendation; the state ID card is optional.

How access worksA physician recommendation; the state ID card is optional
Adult-use cannabisLegal for adults 21+ (Proposition 64, 2016)
State feeThe optional state ID card is issued by your county for a fee of up to $100 (reduced for Medi-Cal enrollees)
Online visitsCalifornia allows medical cannabis evaluations by telehealth.
  • California's Compassionate Use Act (Proposition 215, 1996) created the first medical cannabis law in the U.S.
  • Medical patients with the state ID card are exempt from state sales and use tax on medical cannabis.
  • A recommendation lets adults 18–20 buy at medical dispensaries.
— How to apply

How to get a California medical marijuana card

  1. Book your evaluation with HealifyNow

  2. Meet a California physician by phone or video call

  3. Receive your medical cannabis recommendation

  4. Optionally apply for the state ID card at your county health department

  5. Show your recommendation or card at medical dispensaries

What HealifyNow provides

  • An evaluation with a physician who can certify California patients
  • Your certification or recommendation, if you qualify
  • Step-by-step help registering with the California Department of Public Health, through county health departments
  • Renewal reminders before your certification expires

Not included

  • State fees, which you pay directly to the state
  • Cannabis products, which you buy from licensed dispensaries
  • A guarantee of approval: the physician decides after a real evaluation
— Qualifying conditions

Qualifying conditions in California

California sets its own list of qualifying conditions. You'll need a diagnosis of at least one, confirmed during your evaluation.

Check if I qualify

California qualifying conditions include

  • Cancer
  • Chronic pain
  • Arthritis
  • Migraine
  • Glaucoma
  • AIDS
  • Anorexia
  • Cachexia
  • Persistent muscle spasms
  • Seizures
  • Severe nausea
  • Any chronic condition that substantially limits daily life
— Appointments

Choose your California appointment

Pick the visit type that suits you when you book. Both take about 5–10 minutes and cost the same.

Video call

See the physician face to face on a secure video link from your phone or computer, in about 5–10 minutes.

Book a video call

Phone call

Prefer not to use video? Speak with the physician by phone at your appointment time, in about 5–10 minutes.

Book a phone call

If California's rules require a video visit for your certification, we'll let you know when you book.

— Pricing

California medical marijuana card pricing

One clear price for your evaluation. State fees are paid separately to the state.

Lowest priceNew patient evaluation$49Book now
Renewal evaluation$35Renew now
State fee

The optional state ID card is issued by your county for a fee of up to $100 (reduced for Medi-Cal enrollees).

— Renewal

California medical marijuana card renewal

Recommendations usually last a year. Renew with a new evaluation; if you hold the state ID card, renew it with your county too.

Renewal: $35Validity: Recommendations and ID cards are usually valid for one year.Book my renewal
— Laws

California medical marijuana laws

Adult use: Legal for adults 21+ (Proposition 64, 2016).

  • Adults 21+ can possess up to 1 ounce under adult-use law; medical patients may possess more as their physician recommends
  • Up to 6 plants may be grown at home
  • Using cannabis in public or while driving is illegal
  • Cannabis remains restricted under federal law, and you can't take it across state lines.
  • Federal law restricts firearm purchases by cannabis users, even with a state card.

Caregivers

A primary caregiver is someone who has consistently taken responsibility for your housing, health or safety. Caregivers can be listed on the state ID card.

Minors

Patients under 18 need consent from a parent or guardian, who typically acts as their primary caregiver.

Felons & criminal records

Most medical programs don't disqualify a patient for a past conviction, but caregiver applications may involve a background check.

Reviewed October 2026. State rules change, so confirm current fees and requirements with the California Department of Public Health, through county health departments before you apply.

— Medical oversight

The physicians behind HealifyNow

HealifyNow's medical care is overseen by independently licensed U.S. physicians.

Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.
Board-Certified Physician
  • Longevity
  • Weight management
  • Metabolic health

Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.

A board-certified physician who brings a rigorous, pharmacology-driven lens to longevity medicine and weight management.

Dr. Johnathan Chance Miller, M.D.
Physician
  • Healthspan
  • Body composition
  • Metabolic health

Dr. Johnathan Chance Miller, M.D.

A Columbia-trained physician and former collegiate athlete focused on metabolic function, body composition, and healthspan.

Dr. Vanessa Niles, R.N., M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Board-Certified OB-GYN
  • Women's health
  • Obstetrics & gynecology
  • Holistic care

Dr. Vanessa Niles, R.N., M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

A board-certified OB-GYN and ACOG Fellow with more than four decades of experience in women's health.

— FAQ

California Medical Marijuana Card FAQs

Answers about the California Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program, from eligibility to renewal.

Book my evaluation

How do I get a California medical marijuana card online?

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Book your evaluation with HealifyNow. Meet a California physician by phone or video call. Receive your medical cannabis recommendation. Optionally apply for the state ID card at your county health department. Show your recommendation or card at medical dispensaries. California allows medical cannabis evaluations by telehealth.

How much does a California medical marijuana card cost?

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HealifyNow's evaluation is $49 for new patients and $35 for renewals. State fees are separate: The optional state ID card is issued by your county for a fee of up to $100 (reduced for Medi-Cal enrollees).

What conditions qualify for a medical marijuana card in California?

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California's list includes cancer, chronic pain, arthritis, migraine, glaucoma, aids, anorexia, cachexia, and more.

How long is a California medical marijuana card valid?

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Recommendations and ID cards are usually valid for one year.

How do I renew my California medical marijuana card?

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Recommendations usually last a year. Renew with a new evaluation; if you hold the state ID card, renew it with your county too.

Can a caregiver get medical cannabis for me in California?

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A primary caregiver is someone who has consistently taken responsibility for your housing, health or safety. Caregivers can be listed on the state ID card.

Can minors get a medical marijuana card in California?

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Patients under 18 need consent from a parent or guardian, who typically acts as their primary caregiver.

Can I get a medical marijuana card in California with a felony?

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Most medical programs don't disqualify a patient for a past conviction, but caregiver applications may involve a background check.

Is recreational marijuana legal in California?

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Legal for adults 21+ (Proposition 64, 2016).

Can I see a doctor online for my California medical marijuana card?

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California allows medical cannabis evaluations by telehealth.

Do I need to live in California to get a medical marijuana card?

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Generally, yes. The California Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program is for California residents, and you'll need proof of residency such as a driver's license or state ID. Some states have separate rules for visiting patients.

Can I have my California evaluation by phone or video?

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Yes. You can book a video call or a phone call for the same price. If California's rules require video for your certification, we'll let you know when you book.

Is my evaluation private?

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Yes. Evaluations happen by secure, HIPAA-compliant phone or video call, and your health information is shared only as needed for your state certification.

What does HealifyNow provide?

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An evaluation with a physician who can certify patients for California's program, your certification if you qualify, step-by-step help with California Department of Public Health, through county health departments registration, and renewal reminders. State fees and cannabis products are not included.

Get your California medical marijuana card

$49 for new patients, $35 for renewals. State fees are separate.

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