New renewal rules
The short version: renewing your Florida Medical Marijuana Use Registry (MMUR) card still means an active physician certification, proof of Florida residence, and the $77.75 online state fee — all completed inside the 90-day renewal window. Miss any of those pieces and the application stalls.
Patients often hear that "the rules changed" when what really trips them up is a requirement they skipped: an expired certification, a blurry residency upload, or waiting until the card already expired. This guide walks through the renewal requirements Florida patients need to clear today — the same process behind our longer 2026 renewal guide.
What you must have before you renew
The Office of Medical Marijuana Use will not finish a card renewal unless these pieces are in place:
- An active physician certification — Florida requires a follow-up with your certifying physician at least every 210 days (about 7 months). If that clock has already expired, renew the certification first.
- Florida residency proof — a Florida driver's license or ID, or two documents that show your current Florida address.
- Accurate profile details — name, address and contact info that match your documents.
- Payment of the state fee — $75 plus a $2.75 online convenience fee ($77.75 total). Mailed checks are slower.
Upload tip: crop phone photos so only the document is showing. Oversized or glare-heavy images are a common reason renewals bounce back.
The 90-day window still rules the timeline
Florida opens card renewal up to 90 days before expiration and emails a reminder about 45 days out. Renewing early does not shorten your card — the new card covers the 12 months after your current expiration date.
If either your card or your certification expires, dispensary access stops that same day. Keeping both clocks current is the real "requirement" most patients need to take seriously.
Renewal steps that must be complete
- Log in to the Florida Medical Marijuana Use Registry within 90 days of expiration.
- Review and update your personal details, then choose Renew My Application.
- Upload proof of residence on the Proof of Residence tab.
- Sign electronically with your first and last name and submit.
- Pay the $77.75 online fee and watch for confirmation.
- Keep using your current card until it expires while the new one is processed and mailed.
Fees to plan for
The state fee is only half of the yearly picture. Physician recertification is billed separately — at HelloMJ that visit is $99 every 7 months. See the full breakdown on our pricing page or the step-by-step on Renew.
| Requirement | How often | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| State card renewal | Every 12 months | $77.75 online |
| Physician recertification | Every 210 days | $99 at HelloMJ |
If your renewal is stuck
Most delays come from missing residency proof, an inactive certification, or payment that never cleared. Fix the certification with a follow-up visit if needed, then return to the registry and resubmit clean documents. Already past expiration? Book a recertification and finish the state renewal as soon as your physician certification is active again.
FAQ
Do renewal requirements differ by county?
No. The MMUR process is statewide — whether you renew after a visit in Melbourne, Naples or Jacksonville, the registry steps and fees are the same.
Can I renew if my doctor visit is overdue?
You need an active physician certification. If it has lapsed, complete a recertification visit first, then finish the card renewal in the registry.
Is the $77.75 fee paid to HelloMJ?
No. The state registry fee is paid to the Florida Department of Health inside the MMUR. HelloMJ bills only for physician visits.