CALIFORNIA Department of public Health (DPH) Medical Marijuana Patient ID CARD

NOTE: 

THE DPH MEDICAL MARIJUANA PATIENT ID CARD IS VOLUNTARY.

BENEFTIS 

• The primary benefit of the DPH ID Card is a sales tax exemption on the purchase of cannabis products.

• The DPH ID Card holders are authorized to purchase cannabis products that EXCEED the "100 mg" limit on THC  products for adult and recreational use. 

• The DPH ID Card authorizes a patient to EXCEED the "28.5 gram" limit on cannabis plant material and 8-gram limit on concentrated cannabis, if needed for a the patient's medical condition.

• DPH ID CARD IS ACCEPTABLE IN ANY STATE WITH A MEDICAL CANNABIS  PROGRAM

ATTENTION

• California State Law now  authorizes cannabis users to own a firearm.

The Application process for the DPH ID Card is now offered ON-LINE.

Patients have the option to apply in-person at their County Department of Public Health Office.   An appointment is required.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

A completed application package will consist of the following:

1. A copy of Application/Renewal (CDPH-9042) (3 pages)

2. A copy of  Acknowledgment Form (2 pages)

3. A copy of Physician Attestation

4. A copy of Medical documentation (Dr’s Recommendation Letter) or Written Documentation of Patient’s Medical Records (CDPH-9044)

5. Proof of Los Angeles County Residency

     (Copy of current rent agreement or mortgage, DMV registration, or recent         

      utility/phone bill within 1-2 months. P.O. Box address is NOT acceptable)

6. Proof of Identity

     (A clear color copy of valid California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driver     

      license, identification (ID) card or other valid government-issued photo ID card)

7. Copy of Medi-Cal or Los Angeles County or No Cost/Low cost Health Care 

     Program card (Call Medical Marijuana Staff find out if you’re eligible)

8. A clear color Photo taken within a month: Passport-Style photograph (No Selfie 

     Photo, ad must be take on an off-white background)

9. Application Fee (Non-refundable) 

    Acceptable form of payments is Money order or Cashier’s Check (NO Personal   

    Check, Cash, or Debit/Credit Card)

Make payable to “County of Los Angeles”.

**NOTE:

1. Documents: The applicant may submit a PHOTOCOPY of all the required documents  and retain the original documents.

                    All the documents and application will not be returned.

1. Renewal: Renewing an MMIC requires the same process as applying for a new MMIC, and  recommend submitting renewal application within 30 days from MMIC expiration date.
2. Turnaround Time: 30-day processing period from receipt of the application.
3. MMICP  Quick Link: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Complete and signed application, along with the required documents and fee are submitted to the  County Department of Public Health where the Patient resides.

Attention:   Medical Marijuana ID Card Program.

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DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPLICATION FEE FOR ID CARD

Our Services:

1. MCC assists the Patient in completing the required Application Form and Patient Acknowledgement Form 
2. If the patient does not have a current physician approval for the medicinal use of cannabis, the will assist the patient in obtaining the required physician approval.  The cost for the physician approval is $29.
3. MCC insures the physician also completes the required Physician Attestation Form.

Patient provides:

1. Passport quality photo
2. Copy of government issued ID (e.g. Drivers License, Passport)
3. Proof of CA residence (DMV ID or License, utility bill, mortgage statement,
4. Copy of Medi-Cal card (if applicable)
5. Money Order or Cashiers Check:  payable to County of Los Angeles

MCC checks all forms and required documents are correctly completed  (ensures Application is complete and in order)

Photocopies the complete Application Documents

Mails Photocopied Application Documents to the DPH 

Give Original Application documents to the Patient

The MCC Application Services fee is $45

(an additional $10 if mailed “Priority Mail” to the DPH 

Note:  

The Application needs to be submitted to the County Dept of Public Health where the Patient resides.  Some Counties accept the ID Card Application by mail and some require the Application to be submitted in person by the patient or primary caregiver.

We are here to help, contact us for information and/or assistance.

If you would like assistance with the DPH ID Card Application, please CONTACT US.