Obtaining a medical marijuana card in Missouri involves a clear, step-by-step process managed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the application and renewal procedures:

Step 1: Obtain a Physician Certification

• Consult a Licensed Physician: Schedule an appointment with a Missouri-licensed physician (MD, DO, or nurse practitioner) who is registered with the DHSS to certify medical marijuana patients.
• Certification Form: The physician will complete and submit an Electronic Physician Certification Form to the DHSS. This form must be submitted within 30 days of your application.

 Step 2: Complete the Online Application

• Access the Application Portal: Visit the DHSS Compliant portal to create an account and begin your application.
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• Required Documents:
  • A recent color photograph of yourself.
  • A government-issued photo ID (e.g., Missouri driver’s license or state ID).
  • Proof of Missouri residency (e.g., utility bill, lease agreement).
  • A completed Physician Certification Form submitted by your physician. mo-public.mycomplia.com/licenses
• Application Fee: A non-refundable fee of $25 is required.

Step 3: Await Application Processing

• Processing Time: The DHSS has up to 30 days to process your application. health.mo.gov+6weedmaps.com+6missouricannabis.clinic+6
• Approval Notification: Once approved, you will receive an email notification.

Step 4: Access Your Medical Marijuana ID

• Digital ID: Missouri does not issue physical ID cards. Instead, you can download and print your digital medical marijuana ID from the DHSS portal.
• Validity: Your medical marijuana ID is valid for three years.

• Licensed Dispensaries: With your medical marijuana ID, you can purchase cannabis products from state-licensed dispensaries.
• Monthly Purchase Limit: Patients are allowed to purchase up to 6 ounces of cannabis per month.

• Eligibility: Caregivers must be at least 21 years old and designated by the patient.
• Application: Caregivers must complete a separate application through the DHSS Complia portal.
• Fees: The application fee for caregivers is $27.40.

Caregiver Cultivation

• Cultivation on Behalf of Patients: Primary caregivers may cultivate marijuana for up to two qualifying patients. This allows for a maximum of 18 plants in each stage of growth (flowering, non-flowering, and clones) per patient.
• Shared Cultivation Spaces: Caregivers and patients may share a cultivation facility, but the total number of plants must not exceed the legal limits. Each plant must be clearly labeled with the patient’s name, and the caregiver must have the appropriate cultivation identification card.

• Recertification: To renew your medical marijuana card, you must obtain a new Physician Certification Form from a licensed physician.
• Online Renewal: Submit your renewal application online through the DHSS Complia portal.

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• Renewal Fee: A $25 fee is required for the renewal application.
• Processing Time: The DHSS has up to 30 days to process renewal applications.

It’s advisable to submit your renewal application at least 30 days before your card’s expiration date to allow sufficient processing time and avoid any lapse in your medical marijuana access.

If your Missouri medical marijuana card expires, you will no longer be legally permitted to purchase or use medical marijuana. To regain access, you must go through the re-evaluation and application process again. Therefore, timely renewal is crucial to ensure continuous access to medical cannabis.

Missouri law permits home cultivation of medical marijuana for qualifying patients and their designated caregivers. This applies to both medical and recreational users holding the appropriate cultivation licenses.

For Medical Marijuana Patients

• Cultivation Limits: Patients may grow up to:
  • 6 flowering plants
  • 6 non-flowering plants over 14 inches tall
  • 6 clones (plants under 14 inches tall)
• Facility Requirements: Cultivation must occur in an enclosed, locked facility at a private residence. This includes indoor spaces like closets or greenhouses, or outdoor structures that are secure and not visible from public areas.
• Identification: A cultivation identification card must be displayed within the cultivation area. This card is issued by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and is valid for up to three years.
• Additional Possession Limits: Patients cultivating their own marijuana may possess up to a 90-day supply of dried, unprocessed marijuana or its equivalent, provided any amount exceeding the standard 60-day supply is stored within the enclosed, locked facility.

For Recreational Users

• Cultivation Limits: Adults aged 21 and over may grow up to:
  • 6 flowering plants
  • 6 non-flowering plants over 14 inches tall
  • 6 clones (plants under 14 inches tall)
• Facility Requirements: Similar to medical patients, cultivation must take place in an enclosed, locked facility at a private residence.
• Identification: A consumer personal cultivation license is required and is valid for one year. This license must be renewed annually.
• Additional Possession Limits: Recreational cultivators may possess up to a 90-day supply of dried, unprocessed marijuana or its equivalent, with any excess stored within the enclosed, locked facility.

Important Considerations

• No Commercial Activity: Cultivated marijuana is for personal use only. Selling or distributing home-grown marijuana is illegal and subject to legal penalties.
• Compliance with Local Regulations: Cultivators must adhere to any local ordinances or housing agreements that may impose additional restrictions on cultivation.
• Security and Privacy: The cultivation area must be secure and not accessible to unauthorized individuals. Plants should not be visible from public spaces to ensure privacy and compliance with state laws.

To qualify, you must be a Missouri resident diagnosed with one of the state-approved medical conditions, such as cancer, PTSD, multiple sclerosis, or chronic pain. A licensed Missouri physician must evaluate and certify your condition.

Yes! With DigiDrs, you can complete the entire process online—from your initial application to your virtual doctor evaluation. Once approved, you’ll receive your Medical Cannabis Recommendation and registration instructions by email.

Missouri law permits registered patients to possess up to six ounces of medical cannabis per 30-day period. Patients may also cultivate up to six flowering plants at home, provided they obtain a patient cultivation identification card and the plants are kept in a secure, enclosed facility.

After your doctor approves your certification, DigiDrs typically delivers your recommendation within 24 hours. You can then register with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to receive your Medical Marijuana Card.

Once you have your Medical Marijuana Card, you can legally purchase medical cannabis from licensed dispensaries approved by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. A full list of dispensaries is available on their website: