Gather the required documentation and payment: Ensure you have a physician certification (signed and dated within 6 months from the application date), a completed application packet, proof of Michigan residency, and a check or money order for $40 made payable to “State of Michigan-MMMP.” If you are a legal guardian or hold Medical Durable Power of Attorney for an applicant, include proof of legal guardianship or MDPOA with signatory authority.
Submit your application to the MMMP: Mail the completed application and required items to:
Michigan Medical Marijuana Program
P.O. Box 30083
Lansing, MI 48909
Wait for approval: Your card should be available 2-4 weeks after completing your renewal application.
Medical marijuana patients in Michigan must renew their medical marijuana cards every two years.
Patients should begin the renewal process six months before their current medical marijuana card expires. This ensures ample time for obtaining physician certification and completing the necessary paperwork.
The cost to renew a medical marijuana card in Michigan is $40. Applicants may also incur additional costs, such as consulting fees when seeking certifications, and mailing costs if submitting paper applications.
Yes, a registered cannabis patient in Michigan must get a certification from a licensed physician within six months before completing their medical marijuana card renewal application. Medical Doctors, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, and Expedited Medical Compact (EMC) professionals can issue these certifications. Minors require certifications from two separate physicians.
If a Michigan medical marijuana card expires, the patient will no longer have legal access to purchase or use medical marijuana. It is crucial to renew the card before its expiration to maintain uninterrupted access to medical cannabis.