How To Register As A Medical Marijuana Caregiver In The USA?

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As of today, more than half of the US states (38 to be exact) have an active Medical Marijuana Program allowing qualifying patients to possess and consume Medical Marijuana-based products. As per the majority of the state laws, you’re eligible to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card if you’re 21 or older and qualify with other state-specific prerequisites. However, patients under the age limit of 18 are obligated to have a caregiver or else they can’t possess Medical Marijuana.

It is also recommended to have a caregiver if you’re too ill to get your own Medical Marijuana from a state-authorized dispensary. Interestingly, the qualifying conditions, application procedure, and processing fee for caregivers vary from state to state.

Responsibilities of a Medical Marijuana Caregiver

The general responsibilities of a Medical Marijuana Caregiver in the US are as follows,

• Helping patients in administering Medical Marijuana.
• Ensuring that the patient receives a valid doctor’s recommendation.
• Acting as a legal authority to fill out any application/form on behalf of the patient.
• Delivering Medical Marijuana or providing transportation services to the patient.
• Ensuring renewal of the patient’s Medical Marijuana Card in time.
• Growing Marijuana for the patient or buying it from an authorized dispensary.

Requirements for Becoming a Medical Marijuana Caregiver

The exact requirements to become a Medical Marijuana Caregiver vary from state to state, however, an overview of the general requirements that are a must for almost every state can be taken through the following table,

Requirement	Description
Residency and Citizenship	Caregivers typically need to be state residents and United States citizens.
Age Limit	Aspiring caregivers must be at least 21 years old.
Physician Prohibition	The caregiver cannot be the patient’s physician.
State Registry Registration	Caregivers must register with the state Medical Marijuana registry.
Registration Fees	Payment of specific fees for caregiver registration (separate from patient fees).
License Validity	Caregiver registration is usually valid for one or two years.
Renewal Requirements	Caregivers must renew their licenses annually or biennially, similar to medical marijuana patients.

How do I apply as a Medical Marijuana Caregiver in my state?

To help a larger audience understand the process of applying as a Medical Marijuana Caregiver, here is a brief explanation of the process for each US state. Don’t forget to double-check this info with your state’s official Medical Marijuana Program,

ALABAMA

Caregiver’s Qualifications

• Must be a state resident.
• Must be registered with the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC).
• Minimum age of 21 years (unless parent/guardian of a registered qualified patient).
• Can serve as a caregiver for a maximum of three patients.
• Eligible to purchase and possess medical cannabis, but cannot use it unless registered as a qualified patient.

Required Data

• Full name
• Address
• Telephone number
• Date of birth
• Email address
• Patient’s registration number (issued by the commission)
• Government-issued ID
• Digital color photograph (taken within 30 days before application submission)

Application Fee

As of February 2023, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is not yet accepting caregiver applications.

ALASKA

Caregiver’s Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• No felony convictions related to drug offenses.
• Not currently on probation or parole.

Required Data

• A valid photocopy of the Alaska State Driver’s License or Identification Card of the patient.
• Non-refundable application fee of $25.
• Witness signature on the application.

Application Fee

The application fee for becoming a caregiver in Alaska’s medical marijuana program is $25. Additionally, there is a $20 renewal fee for subsequent periods.

ARIZONA

Caregiver’s Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Cannot have served a minimum of 10 years in prison for a violent or drug-related crime that did not result in a conviction under the Medical Marijuana Act.

Required Data

• Application identification number.
• First & Last name.
• Date of birth.
• A current 2×2 photograph of the caregiver (taken within 60 calendar days before application submission), with specific requirements for the photograph’s format and background.
• Copy of the caregiver’s Arizona driver’s license or state-issued identification card.
• US certificate of citizenship or birth certificate verifying US citizenship.
• Signed and dated Medical Marijuana Caregiver Attestation Form.
• Completed Fingerprint Verification Form.

Application Fee

The application fee for a designated caregiver’s initial or renewal registry identification card in Arizona is $200. Each caregiver must apply for a new card for every patient they care for, up to a maximum of five patients.

ARKANSAS

Caregiver’s Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years old.
• The patient must be physically incapacitated, a minor, or both based on the doctor’s written certification form.
• The patient must possess a valid medicinal marijuana card.
• No felony convictions are excluded from the criminal background check (except for parents of minor qualifying patients).

Required Data

A complete criminal background check (except for parents of minor qualifying patients).
Documentation proving residency, such as an Arkansas driver’s license or state ID card.
Application form submitted either online or by mail to the Arkansas Department of Health.

Application Fee

The application fee for designated caregivers to adult patients is $87, which includes the application processing fee and criminal history application fee. Additionally, caregivers must pay $50 for each registry card for each patient they are caring for, or $50 for caregivers to minor patients (where the criminal background check is not required).

CALIFORNIA

Caregiver’s Qualifications

• Take responsibility for the patient’s housing, health, or safety.
• It can be an individual or an appropriately licensed clinic, facility, hospice, home health agency owner, operator, or employee.
• Must be 18 years old and above.

Required Data

• Digital photos are taken at the time the patient submits their application.
• Identification, such as a driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, a
• California identification (ID) card, or another government-issued photo ID.

Application Fee

The application fees for an MMIC (Medical Marijuana Identification Card) in California vary by county. Applicants need to contact their county’s program to find out the specific fee charged for an MMIC application. The fees can go up to $100 per MMIC application or renewal and up to $50 per card for Medi-Cal eligible applicants. Participants in the County Medical Services Program are exempt from these fees. If the patient applicant is a Medi-Cal beneficiary, their primary caregiver’s card fee will be discounted by 50%.

COLORADO

Caregiver’s Qualifications

• Be 18 years old or older.
• Be a Colorado resident.
• Not be the patient’s physician.
• Not have their primary caregiver.
• Not be licensed as a medical marijuana business.

Required Data

• Full name
• Address
• Date of birth
• Valid Colorado ID
• Copy of the patient’s application

Application Fee

There is no fee for caregiver applications in Colorado.

CONNECTICUT

Caregiver’s Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Not have previous convictions for offenses involving controlled substances.
• Be designated by a patient’s doctor as the primary caregiver.

Required Data

• Proof of identity
• Photo

Application Fee

The registration fee for caregivers in Connecticut’s medical marijuana program is $25.

DELAWARE

Caregiver’s Qualifications

Be at least 21 years of age or a parent or guardian of a minor child.
Have never been convicted of an excluded criminal offense.
Be committed to supporting no more than five eligible patients who are using medical marijuana.
Submit a signed patient authorization form.
Possess documentation proving residency in Delaware (DE State ID or DE Driver’s License).
Submit a receipt from the Delaware State Bureau of Identification (SBI) showing proof of statewide and Federal criminal history screening background clearance report request.

Required Data

Patient’s 10-digit registry number.
Identification of each patient they intend to care for.

Application Fee

The registration fee for caregivers in Delaware’s medical marijuana program is $50.

FLORIDA

Caregiver’s Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Not be doctors and have no financial ties to approved marijuana treatment centers.
• Be a Florida resident.
• Agree in writing to assist a qualified patient.
• Not be close relatives of a qualified patient.
• Pass a background screening.

Required Data

• Completed application.
• Proof of residency for the caregiver.
• Full-face, passport-style 2×2 inches color photograph taken within the last 90 days.

Application Fee

The application fee for caregivers in Florida’s medical marijuana program is $75.

GEORGIA

As of 2023, the state doesn’t have a Medical Marijuana Caregiver Program.

HAWAI

Caregiver’s Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Agree to undertake responsibility for managing the well-being of the qualifying patient concerning the medical use of cannabis.
• Only one caregiver is permitted for each patient.
• Caregivers may only have one patient at any given time.
• Minor patients are required to have a caregiver.
• Up to two caregivers may be registered for a minor patient if both primary caregivers are the parents, guardians, or persons having legal custody of the minor patient.
• After December 31, 2023, caregivers will not be allowed to grow medical cannabis except for minors/adults lacking legal capacity or on islands without a dispensary.

Required Data

• Clear photocopy of their valid ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport).
• Sign the patient’s application form.

Application Fee

The application fee for caregivers in Hawaii’s medical cannabis program is $38.50. This fee is paid by the patient when they apply for their card, and it also covers the caregiver.

IDAHO

As of 2023, the state doesn’t have a Medical Marijuana Caregiver Program.

ILLINOIS

Caregiver’s Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Serve only one registered qualifying patient.
• Be a resident of the State of Illinois at the time of application and throughout participation in the program.
• Provide proof of identity (state driver’s license, state ID card, passport, or other).
• Provide proof of residency in Illinois.
• Submit a 2×2 photo taken against a white background in the last 30 days.
• Sign the attestation form.

Required Data

• Proof of identity
• Proof of residency in Illinois
• 2×2 photo taken against a white background in the last 30 days
• She signed the attestation form

Application Fee

The application fee for designated caregivers in Illinois’ Medical Cannabis Program is $25 for a 1-year term.

INDIANA

As of 2023, the state doesn’t have a Medical Marijuana Caregiver Program.

IOWA

As of 2023, the state doesn’t have a Medical Marijuana Caregiver Program.

KANSAS

As of 2023, the state doesn’t have a Medical Marijuana Caregiver Program.

KENTUCKY

As of 2023, the state doesn’t have a Medical Marijuana Caregiver Program.

LOUISIANA

As of 2023, the state doesn’t have a Medical Marijuana Caregiver Program.

MAINE

Caregiver’s Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have no convictions for violations of state or federal controlled substance laws.
• Provide a registration number previously provided by the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Program, if available, such as caregiver registration, caregiver assistant registration, or dispensary registration.
• Possess a sales tax identification number.
• Provide a Social Security number.
• Submit a digital copy of a photo ID issued by the state of Maine.
• Possess other licenses, if applicable, such as scale certifications, pesticide applicator licenses, commercial or home food establishment licenses, retail food establishment licenses, beverage plant licenses, retail tobacco licenses, and business organization documents.
• Undergo a background check conducted by the Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) in the past 12 months.

Required Data

• Registration number from the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Program (if applicable)
• Sales tax identification number
• Social Security number
• Digital copy of a state-issued photo ID
• Other licenses and business organization documents, if applicable
• Background check conducted by OCP in the past 12 months

Application Fee

The application fee for medical cannabis caregivers in Maine is $20. If the applicant’s last background check was more than 12 months ago, an additional $31 background check fee is required. The renewal fee is $10, and a $10 re-issuance fee applies if the card was lost, stolen, or damaged.
MARYLAND

Caregiver’s Qualifications

1. Be at least 21 years old.
2. Provide an email address for Maryland Medical Cannabis Caregiver purposes.
3. Possess a valid, US government-issued picture ID.
4. Submit a recent, clear, color photo taken within the last six months with a plain white background.
5. Provide proof of Maryland address or patient’s treatment at a Maryland medical facility.
6. Submit their full 9-digit Social Security Number.

Required Data

• Email address for Maryland Medical Cannabis Caregiver purposes.
• Valid, US government-issued picture ID.
• Recent, clear, color photo with plain white background.
• Proof of Maryland address or patient’s treatment at a Maryland medical facility.
• Full 9-digit Social Security Number.

Application Fee

The application fee for obtaining an ID card as a caregiver in Maryland’s Medical Cannabis Program is $25. In the case of a replacement card, the fee is $100.

MASSACHUSETTS

Caregiver’s Qualifications

• Be 21 years of age or older.
• Upload a state-issued driver’s license or government-issued ID as proof of identification.
• Provide a document showing their primary residence.
• Submit a passport-style photograph with specific requirements (square format, colored, recent, plain white background, showing only head and shoulders).

Required Data

• State-issued driver’s license or government-issued ID.
• Document indicating primary residence.
• Passport-style photograph.

Application Fee

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission does not charge a fee for a caregiver registration card in the Medical Marijuana Program. However, a $10 replacement fee applies if the card is lost, stolen, or destroyed.

MICHIGAN

Caregiver’s Qualifications

Provide legal guardianship or parental consent documentation if the patient is a minor.

Submit a clear copy of a Michigan driver’s license or personal ID issued by the Michigan Secretary of State or a signed voter registration.
If the caregiver’s name has changed, provide documentation attesting to previous legal names used before the current name, such as a marriage license or divorce decree.

Required Data

• Proof of legal guardianship or parental consent (for minors).
• Clear copy of a Michigan driver’s license or personal ID issued by the Michigan Secretary of State or a signed voter registration.
• Documentation of previous legal names, if applicable.

Application Fee

The application fee for becoming a designated caregiver in the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program is $40.

MINNESOTA

Caregiver’s Qualifications

• Be listed as a designated caregiver on the patient’s application.
• Provide the required details, such as name, address, date of birth, and phone number.
• Submit a copy of a government-issued ID, such as a State ID card, Driver’s License, or Passport.
• Provide proof of marriage for spouses applying as caregivers.
• Submit a copy of the patient’s birth or adoption certificate for parents applying as caregivers.
• Provide legal guardianship papers for legal guardians applying as caregivers.
• Undergo a criminal background check through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, which must be renewed every two years.

Required Data

• Name
• Address
• Date of birth
• Phone number
• Government-issued ID
• Proof of marriage (if applicable)
• Copy of patient’s birth or adoption certificate (if applicable)
• Copy of legal guardianship papers (if applicable)

Application Fee

The application fee for becoming a caregiver in Minnesota is $200, which includes the patient’s annual enrollment fee. Additionally, there is a $15 fee for the background check.

MISSISSIPPI

Caregiver’s Qualifications

• Be 21 years old (unless they are the patient’s parent or guardian).
• Have no certain criminal convictions in the past five years.
• Not previously held a license, identification card, or other state-issued document participating in the medical marijuana program in Mississippi or any other state that has been subsequently revoked by the state authority for the medical marijuana program.
• Be in good standing if possessing a professional license.

Required Data

• Full legal name and any aliases, such as a nickname.
• Date of birth.
• Current physical address and mailing address.
• Current telephone number and/or email address.
• Social Security Number.
• Identification issued by the State of Mississippi, such as a driver’s license or state-issued ID card.
• Proof of residency in the State of Mississippi.
• Proof of background check.
• Proof of valid entity licensure (if applicable).
• Current photograph, a clear, color photograph of the head and top of shoulders taken in the last six months against a plain white or off-white background.
  Fingerprints on a fingerprint card or live scan fingerprint for a state and federal criminal records check.
• Affidavit confirming the applicant has not been subject to an arrest or disqualifying felony offense.
  Consent from the patient’s parent or legal guardian to act in the patient’s place if the candidate is applying to be a registered designated caregiver for a minor patient and is not the patient’s parent or legal guardian.

Application Fee

The application fee for becoming a caregiver in the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program is $25, which is non-refundable. Additionally, there is a $37 nonrefundable fee for the criminal background check.

MISSOURI

Caregiver’s Qualifications

• Be 21 years of age or older.
• Responsible for managing the well-being of a qualified patient.
• Designated by the qualified patient on the primary caregiver’s application for an identification card or in other written notification to the Department.
• Authorized by the qualified patient to purchase and possess marijuana on their behalf.
• Authorized to cultivate medical marijuana plants on behalf of the qualified patient.
• For minor patients, only their parents/legal guardians are eligible to act as their licensed caregivers, and a Parental/Legal Consent Form must be signed during the application for the minor patient’s application.

Required Data

• A digital photo
• Proof of Missouri residency
• A government-issued photo ID
• Application Fee
• The application fee for new and renewal caregiver applications in Missouri is $27.76

MONTANA

• Designated Purchasers’ (Caregiver) Qualifications
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Cannot have a criminal drug conviction on their record.

Required Data

• Name
• Date of birth
• Driver’s license
• State or tribal identification card
• Birth certificate
• Passport

Application Fee

There are no separate fees for designated purchasers in the Montana Medical Marijuana Program.

NEBRASKA

As of 2023, the state doesn’t have a Medical Marijuana Caregiver Program.

NEVADA

Caregiver’s Qualification

Anyone may act as a caregiver to a medical marijuana patient if they are at least 18 years old and have their doctor’s permission.

For a minor who is responsible for medical decisions, authorization from their guardian or custodial parent is required, and the parent or guardian must serve as the minor’s main caregiver.

Required Data

• Full name.
• Address.
• Date of birth.
• A copy of the caregiver’s driver’s license or state ID (front and back).

Application Fee

There is no additional fee for the caregiver application in Nevada.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Caregiver’s Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have never been convicted of a felony.
• Must be designated as a caregiver on the patient’s application, and the patient must be approved for the Program.

Required Data

• Caregiver Application Form sent to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS).
• For minors, use the Minor Patient Application (combined patient/caregiver application).
• For adults applying as legal guardians and caregivers, use the Guardianship Patient Application (combined patient/caregiver application).

Application Fee

There is no application fee for caregivers to apply or renew.

NEW JERSEY

• Caregiver’s Qualification
• Be a New Jersey resident.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Pass a background check (only non-immediate family members).

Required Data

Caregivers must be designated by the patient on their application.
For non-immediate family members or caregivers, fingerprint submission is required for a criminal background check.

Application Fee

$50 – Standard caregiver application fee.
$20 – Reduced caregiver application fee.
Free caregiver application fee for parents and legal guardians of minor patients.

NEW MEXICO

Caregiver’s Qualification

• Be a resident of New Mexico.
• Be permitted to obtain and transport medical cannabis from a licensed nonprofit to the qualified patient.
• Be able to produce medical cannabis at the designated licensed location identified on the personal production license.

Required Data

• Completed “Primary Caregiver and Patient Information Form” (Page 1).
• Completed “Medical Certification Form for Primary Caregivers” (Page 2) filled out by the patient’s medical provider.
• If the patient is under 18 years old, a completed “Parental Consent Form for Minors” (Page 3) is signed by a parent or guardian.
• Copy of the patient’s birth certificate or guardianship papers.
  Clear copy of the caregiver’s valid New Mexico Driver’s License or New Mexico photo ID.
• A recent photograph.
  Documentation of completed nationwide and statewide background checks conducted within six months of the application submission date.

Application Fee

There is no charge to apply for a Primary Caregiver ID Card in New Mexico

NEW YORK

Caregiver’s Qualification

• Must be designated by a registered patient with the New York medical cannabis program during the patient registration process.
• Must create a personal account on the official New York State portal and register as a caregiver after the patient’s registration is approved by the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).
• Must be at least 21 years old (for cultivation of cannabis at home on behalf of patients under 21 or with physical/cognitive impairments).
• Must have a valid registry identification card issued by the Medical Cannabis Program.

Required Data

• Proof of New York State Residence.
• Head and shoulders photo on a plain background.
• Proof of name change (e.g., marriage certificate, if applicable).
• Driver’s license or valid non-driver ID.

Application Fee

The state has permanently waived the original $50 application fee to apply for medical cannabis patient and caregiver cards in New York.

NORTH CAROLINA

As of 2023, the state doesn’t have a Medical Marijuana Caregiver Program.

NORTH DAKOTA

Caregiver’s Qualification

• Must complete the designated caregiver application via the North Dakota BioTrackTHC system.
• Must provide the required general information data fields, including name, date of birth, address, phone number, and email address.
• Must enter the patient’s 10-digit alphanumeric barcode number and verify the match to the designated caregiver.

Required Data

• Photo of the applicant (full face in view on a white background).
• Copy of the front of the applicant’s North Dakota state-issued driver’s license or non-driver identification card.
• Criminal history record checks with the initial application and every two years thereafter.
• Must not have been convicted of a drug misdemeanor within the five years preceding the application date or of a felony offense ever.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for designated caregivers. However, all fees associated with the criminal history record check must be paid by the applicant.

OHIO

Caregiver’s Qualification

• The recommending doctor or physician delegate must register the patient and their caregivers with the Ohio Medical Marijuana Patient & Caregiver Registry.
• Patients under the age of 18 are required to have a parent or legal representative serve as their caregiver.
• Caregivers must be eligible and verified by the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program Board staff before being accepted as a registered caregiver in the program.
• Caregivers must activate their registration and pay the required fee to become eligible to buy medical marijuana on behalf of a patient.

Required Data

• Caregivers need to provide their information and complete the registration process in the Ohio Medical Marijuana Patient & Caregiver Registry.
• The caregiver’s eligibility and status will be checked by the program staff, and they will be notified via email when their status has been granted.
• The caregiver needs to bring their activated Registry card and a government-issued photo ID to a dispensary to purchase medical marijuana on behalf of the patient.

Application Fee

The caregiver registration fee is $25.

OKLAHOMA

Caregiver’s Qualification

• Caregiver licenses are available to family members or assistants who regularly look after a medical marijuana patient.
• Patients must have their physician certify the need for a caregiver on the Physician Recommendation Form.
• Caregivers and patients must complete the Caregiver Designation Form to establish the patient-caregiver relationship.
• Only patients with a certified medical need for a caregiver may have a licensed caregiver.
  Being a minor alone does not qualify an applicant for a caregiver license.

Required Data

• Caregiver applicants need to provide proof of identity, such as an Oklahoma driver’s license or Oklahoma identification card (front and back).
• They also need to provide proof of residency, such as an Oklahoma driver’s license or Oklahoma identification card (front and back).
• A clear, color, full-face digital photograph is required for the application.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for designated caregivers.

OREGON

Caregiver’s Qualification

• Caregivers must be at least 18 years old.
• They cannot be the patients’ regular medical practitioners.
• The primary caregiver for a minor using medical marijuana must be a custodial parent or legal guardian.

Required Data

Government-issued ID is required for caregiver applicants.
If the patient is a minor, a notarized Declaration of Person Responsible for a Minor form is required, signed by the minor’s custodial parent or legal guardian responsible for the minor’s health care decisions.

Application Fee

There is no separate application fee for caregivers. However, caregivers are part of the Patient Basic Application, which costs $200.

PENNSYLVANIA

Caregiver’s Qualification

• Caregivers must be at least 21 years old.
• They must be a Pennsylvania resident.
• Caregivers should have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license or state-issued ID card with the current address.
• Completing a criminal history background check is required.
• Caregivers must not have been convicted of a criminal offense related to the sale or possession of drugs, narcotics, or a controlled substance in the last five years.

Required Data

• Caregivers should provide personal information and complete the application through the state’s online portal.
• Each caregiver account in the Patient and Caregiver Registry requires a unique email address.

Application Fee

The cost of a medical marijuana ID card for caregivers is $50. Fee reductions may be available for patients participating in assistance programs such as Medicaid, PACE/PACENET, CHIP, SNAP, and WIC.

RHODE ISLAND

Caregiver’s Qualification

• Caregivers must be at least 21 years of age.
• Primary caregivers must be residents of Rhode Island, while authorized purchasers may live out of state.
• Proof of residency, such as a copy of a Rhode Island Driver’s License, Rhode Island State ID, or vehicle registration, must be provided.
• Caregivers must not have committed various felony charges, not limited to felony drug convictions.
• A National Criminal Identification Check must be satisfied.

Required Data

The Patient Application Form includes information on caregivers, background checks, and application fees.
For applicants who are minors, a Minor Form must be completed, signed, and submitted along with the Patient Form.

Application Fee

As of December 1, 2022, there is no application fee for registering as a caregiver or patient. However, there is a $10 fee for a change of information and a $10 fee for a replacement of a lost or stolen card.

SOUTH CAROLINA

As of 2023, the state doesn’t have a Medical Marijuana Caregiver Program.

SOUTH DAKOTA

Caregiver’s Qualification

• Caregivers can only start the medical cannabis application process after the patient completes their application process.
• All minor patient applications require caregivers to be registered.
  Caregivers must have a valid South Dakota driver’s license, passport, tribal identification card, or SD Student ID card.
• A valid passport-style photo of the caregiver with a plain white or off-white background is required to create the caregiver’s registration ID card.
• Caregivers must answer questions used for internal background check verification purposes, including residency and any alternate names used in the past.
• A Division of Criminal Investigation fingerprint card and an authorization and release form to local law enforcement are also required.

Required Data

• Valid South Dakota driver’s license, passport, tribal identification card, or SD Student ID card.
• A valid passport-style photo of the caregiver with a plain white or off-white background.
• Answers to internal background check verification questions.
• Division of Criminal Investigation fingerprint card.
• Authorization and release form to local law enforcement.

Application Fee

For the issuance of any caregiver registration identity card, eligible patients must pay an additional $20 cost. There is no fee for the designation of a caregiver at the time of the initial or renewal application.

TENNESEE

As of 2023, the state doesn’t have a Medical Marijuana Caregiver Program.

TEXAS

As of 2023, the state doesn’t have a Medical Marijuana Caregiver Program.

UTAH

Caregiver’s Qualification

• Must be added as a caregiver by the patient during the patient’s application process.
• Must register and create a Utah ID account in the electronic verification system (EVS).
• Provide patient and caregiver’s complete names, dates of birth, addresses, gender, and last 4 digits of the caregiver’s Social Security Number.
• The caregiver’s proof of identity is required.

Required Data

• Patient and caregiver’s complete names.
• Patient and caregiver’s dates of birth.
• Patient and caregiver’s addresses.
• Patient’s gender.
• Caregiver’s last 4 digits of the Social Security Number.
• Caregiver’s email address.
• Caregiver’s phone number.
• Caregiver’s proof of identity.

Application Fee

• $68.25 for the caregiver card (primary patient initial).
• $15 for the caregiver card (secondary patient initial).
• No charge for the caregiver card (first renewal).
• $14 for the caregiver card (primary patient subsequent renewals).

VERMONT

Caregiver’s Qualification

• Must be a Vermont resident.
• Must be over the age of 21.
• Agrees to manage the well-being of a registered patient concerning the use of medical cannabis.
• Can go to the dispensary and receive deliveries for the patient.
• Can assist with cannabis cultivation.

Required Data

• Valid Vermont Driver’s License or non-driver ID number.
• Authorization for Dispensary communication and delivery.
• A digital photo in color, taken within the last 6 months, showing full face and shoulders facing the camera.

Application Fee

• $50 – Registration Fee
• $30 – Fee for processing the criminal background check request.

VIRGINIA

Caregiver’s Qualification

• Can be designated by a patient or the patient’s parent or legal guardian.
• Registered agents must apply for registration with the Board of Pharmacy before obtaining medical cannabis oil on the patient’s behalf.
• Must present a valid Written Certification for the Use of Medical Cannabis from a Registered Practitioner for Medical Cannabis to obtain medical cannabis products.

Required Data

Proof of residency of the agent (government-issued ID card or tax receipt).
Proof of identity of the agent (government-issued identification card).
Proof of the qualifying agent’s age (birth certification or other government-issued identification).

Application Fee

• $25 – Initial registration fee for a registered agent.
• $25 – Annual renewal fee for a registered agent.
• $50 – Optional registration card for the parent or legal guardian.

WASHINGTON

Caregiver’s Qualification

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• For minor patients, the designated provider is typically the parent or legal guardian.
• For adult patients, joining the medical cannabis authorization database is voluntary, and the patient may choose a designated provider.

Required Data

• Each patient and designated provider must have their medical cannabis authorization form issued by the patient’s health care practitioner.
• The parent or legal guardian, when serving as the designated provider for a minor patient, signs both authorizations on behalf of the minor patient.

Application Fee

$1 – Recognition Card Fee

WASHINGTON DC

Caregiver’s Qualification

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be designated by a qualifying medical cannabis patient to possess, obtain from a dispensary, distribute, and assist in administering medical cannabis.
• Required for patients younger than 21 years of age.

Required Data

• Social Security Number (SSN) or an affidavit if SSN is not available.
• Current face photo, 2×2.
• Copy of government-issued photo ID.
• Criminal background check report from the District’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) for DC residents.
• Criminal background check report from MPD and one from the jurisdiction of residence for non-residents.

Application Fee

Fees for initial and renewal patient and caregiver registrations were waived through January 3, 2023.

$100 – Standard Fee for new card and card renewal.
$90 – Replacement Card.
$25 – Reduced fee for new card and card renewal.
$20 – Replacement card fee if applicants are eligible for the reduced fee.

WEST VIRGINIA

Caregiver’s Qualification

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must be designated by a qualifying medical marijuana patient to obtain cannabis from approved dispensaries.
• For minor patients, the caregiver must be the parent or legal guardian, designated by the patient or legal guardian, or an approved individual by the Bureau when no parent or legal guardian is appropriate or available.
• Must not have been convicted of a criminal offense related to the felony sale or possession of drugs, narcotics, or controlled substances, or conspiracy, within the past five years.
• Must not have a history of drug abuse or diverting controlled substances or illegal drugs.
• Required Data
• Patient Authorization Form as documentation of the patient’s designation of the caregiver.
• Federal and state criminal history record information.
• Fingerprints to obtain criminal history record checks.

Application Fee

$50 – Application fee. The bureau may waive or reduce the fee in cases of demonstrated financial hardship.

WISCONSIN

As of 2023, the state doesn’t have a Medical Marijuana Caregiver Program.

WYOMING

As of 2023, the state doesn’t have a Medical Marijuana Caregiver Program.

Can The Kif Help You With Your Medical Marijuana Application?

Of course, we can! With our years of experience in the field and an extensive network of Medical Marijuana certified practitioners distributed throughout the US, we give you the chance of getting a Medical Marijuana recommendation with us in a matter of few minutes. All thanks to our state-of-the-art telemedicine approach.

But our services do come with a price. Here’s the official link to our pricing table for various US states. Remember, if you don’t get a Medical Marijuana recommendation from us, we’ll refund the amount paid by you for the appointment in no time.