Gather the required documentation and payment: The required documents are physician certification (signed and dated within 6 months from the date of application), completed application packet, proof of Michigan residency, and a check or money order of $40 made payable to “State of Michigan-MMMP”. If you are a legal guardian or Medical Durable Power of Attorney for an applicant, a copy of proof of legal guardianship or MDPOA with signatory authority is required
Submit your application to the MMMP: Mail the completed application and required items to:
Michigan Medical Marijuana Program
P.O. Box 30083
Lansing, MI 48909
Wait for approval: Your card should be available in 2-4 weeks after completing your renewal application
A cannabis patient who does not have a caregiver, or is planning to remove a caregiver upon renewal of their medical card, can apply to renew their Michigan medical marijuana card online. They must obtain a medical marijuana certification from an active Michigan physician within six months of their renewal application.
Qualified patients should follow these steps to complete their Michigan medical marijuana card renewal online:
The Michigan Medical Marijuana Program reviews medical marijuana renewal applications within 15 days and then emails patients to inform them of approval or denial of their applications. Patients can also view the status of their applications on the Accela Citizens Access Portal.
Medical marijuana patients in Michigan must renew their medical marijuana cards every two years.
A registered cannabis patient in Michigan must get a certification from a licensed physician six months before completing their medical marijuana card renewal application. While adult patients need one certification from a qualified physician, minors need two physicians to issue two separate medical marijuana certifications.
The following medical professionals can issue medical marijuana certifications to qualifying cannabis patients in Michigan:
Michigan medical marijuana renewal fee is $40. However, applicants may incur some additional costs, like consulting fees, when seeking certifications. Patients submitting paper applications would also pay mailing costs.
The Medical Marijuana Program office does not accept in-person applications for medical cannabis card renewal. It only receives such applications by mail at:
Michigan Medical Marijuana Program
P.O. Box 30083
Lansing, MI 48909
Michigan Medical Marijuana Program authorizes medical marijuana dispensaries in the state to decide whether to accept out-of-state medical marijuana cards. Hence, a licensed medical cannabis dispensary in Michigan may permit medical marijuana cardholders from another state to purchase medical marijuana at the discretion of the medical dispensary. However, such patients must provide valid government-issued photo ID cards and valid medical marijuana cards issued in their states of residence.