DPH CARD

THE DPH MEDICAL MARIJUANA PATIENT ID CARD IS VOLUNTARY

BENEFTIS 

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

• The DPH ID Card holders are authorized to purchase cannabis products that EXCEED the 100 mg THC limit on 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 MEDICINAL AND ADULT USE  CANNABIS  PROGRAM

• ATTENTION GUN OWNERS  California State Law authorizes cannabis users to own a gun.

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 required documents and fee may be

mailed to:

Environmental Health Headquarters

5050 Commerce Drive

Baldwin Park, CA 91706

Attention:  Medical Marijuana Program

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Medical Marijuana Program at (866) 621-2204.

If you would like assistance with the DPH ID Card Application, please Contact Us.