The DPH Medical Marijuana Patient ID Card is VOLUNTARY. Although the card is not required — here are some key benefits
About the DPH Medical Marijuana Patient ID Card
BENEFITS
- 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 not subject to the purchase, possession, and potency limitations that apply to adult and recreational users.
- If you travel you travel out of state, the DPH ID Card is accepted in any state with a Medical 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 in Los Angels County 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 Physician’s Approval
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 card (if applicable).
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”.
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
Application Assistance for a DPH Medical Marijuana Patient ID Card
MCC Services:
- Assists patients in completing the DPH Application Form for a Medical Marijuana Patient ID Card.
- Assists patients in obtaining the required physician approval for the medicinal use of cannabis.
- Insures completion of the required Physician Attestation Form.
- Ensures Application is complete and in order
- Mails photocopied Application documents to the DPH
- Mails original Application documents to the Patient
Patient provides:
- Passport quality photo
- Copy of government issued ID (e.g. Drivers License, Passport)
- Proof of CA residence (DMV ID, utility bill, mortgage statement)
- Copy of Medi-Cal card (if applicable)
- Money Order or Cashiers Check: payable to County of Los Angeles
The MCC Application Services fee is $55
(an additional $10 if mailed “Priority Mail” to the DPH)
Note:
The Application needs to be submitted to the County Department 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.
Let Us Help
If you would like assistance with the DPH ID Card Application. We are here to help, contact us for information and/or assistance.
