NOTE: The DPH Medical Marijuana Patient Id Card is voluntary.

BENEFITS

• 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

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

How to obtain a Department of Public Health Medical Marijuana Patient ID Card

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 DPH 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 (1 page)

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, and 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.
2. 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.
3. Turnaround Time: 30-day processing period from receipt of the application.
4. 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.

Use link below to see Department of Public Health application fee for ID card