Missouri Medical Marijuana Card Renewal

How to Renew Medical Marijuana Card in Missouri

The Missouri medical marijuana card is administered by the state’s Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). Medical marijuana cardholders registered in the Missouri Medical Marijuana Registry Program must renew their cards at expiration. There are three types of medical cannabis cards in Missouri:

• Patient medical marijuana cards
• Caregiver medical marijuana cards
• Patient/caregiver cultivation medical marijuana cards for patients or caregivers cultivating or intending to cultivate medical cannabis at home

The DHSS sends renewal notices to all registered cardholders 15, 30, 45, and 60 days before the expiration of their cards. Patients and caregivers are expected to apply for renewal on the Missouri Medical Marijuana Registry portal between 30 and 60 days before the expiration of existing cards. The DHSS has 30 days to process card renewals and cannot assure that a renewal request made later than 30 days prior to a card's expiration will be processed before the card expires.

Patients must be re-evaluated and recertified as eligible for medical marijuana therapy by healthcare providers before their cards can be renewed in Missouri. Their healthcare providers must submit new electronic physician certification forms on the medical marijuana registry portal. Patients must then submit all other documents required for renewal, including payment of applicable fees. They can then download and print their medical marijuana identification cards once the DHSS notifies them that their renewal applications are successful.

Does Missouri Allow Medical Marijuana Card Renewal Online?

Missouri medical marijuana cards can only be renewed online. The following steps are required to renew a Missouri medical marijuana card online:

• The patient is re-evaluated and certified eligible for medical cannabis by a physician
• Physician electronically submits patient’s certification on the Missouri Medical Marijuana portal
• Patient completes the renewal application on the medical marijuana portal by submitting the following within 30 days of the certification
  • Proof of Missouri residency
  • A government-issued photo identification card
  • Color photograph of the patient taken within 3 months of the renewal
  • Completed Parent or Legal Guardian Consent Form for non-emancipated patients below 18 years
  • Details of cultivation area, security, and access for patients intending to cultivate marijuana
  • Payment of applicable fees

How Often Do You Have to Renew Your Medical Marijuana Card in Missouri?

Missouri changed its medical marijuana card validity period from 1 year to 3 years on December 8, 2022. Hence, newly issued Missouri medical marijuana cards are valid for 3 years.

Do You Need a Medical Marijuana Card Renewal Doctor in Missouri?

Yes, a patient applying for a Missouri medical marijuana card renewal must see a healthcare provider for re-evaluation and certification. The healthcare provider can be a medical doctor (MD), a doctor of osteopathy (DO), or a nurse practitioner (NP). The healthcare provider must be in active service and possess a valid license to practice from their regulatory board.

Missouri Medical Marijuana Card Renewal Cost

A patient or caregiver medical marijuana card renewal fee in Missouri costs $25. In contrast, a patient/caregiver medical marijuana cultivation identification card renewal costs $50. License renewal fees must be paid on the Medical Marijuana Registry Portal. In addition, patients will be required to pay medical marijuana evaluation and certification fees by their healthcare providers. Generally, medical cannabis certification appointment fees cost between $150 and $200 in Missouri.

Where to Do Medical Marijuana Card Renewal Near Me in Missouri

Missouri only accepts medical marijuana card renewal applications online. There is no provision for mail or walk-in applications. Medical marijuana patients may contact the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at (573) 751-6234 for further inquiries.

Can I Use a Medical Marijuana Card from Another State in Missouri?

Per Article XIV of the Missouri Constitution, licensed medical marijuana dispensaries in Missouri may accept out-of-state medical marijuana cards, provided such states’ medical marijuana provisions are substantially equivalent to Missouri’s.