How to get your
medical card
in 3 steps.
Getting a Florida medical marijuana card is simpler than most people expect: register online, see a licensed physician in person, and finish your state application. Here's exactly how it works, what to bring and what it costs.
Who can get
a card?
To get a medical marijuana card in Florida, you need four things. If you're unsure about any of them, our patient advocates will pre-screen you before you pay for anything.
Florida residency
Permanent or seasonal Florida residents qualify. Seasonal residents can prove it with a recent utility bill plus one more document.
A qualifying condition
A listed diagnosis — or a debilitating condition "of the same kind or class." See the list →
Proof of identity
A Florida driver's license or ID makes it fastest. Your doctor also needs your details to build your registry profile.
An in-person exam
Florida requires a face-to-face evaluation with a physician licensed to certify medical marijuana.
From hello
to approved.
Every HelloMJ office follows the same simple, state-compliant process — so whether you're in Naples or Jacksonville, you know exactly what happens next.
What to bring
- Florida driver's license or state ID
- Any medical records you have (or upload them)
- A list of current medications
- Seasonal residents: a utility bill under 2 months old + one more proof of address
Establish care online
Fill in a short, secure intake form and choose the office closest to you. Our team pre-screens your condition, then sends a link so you can pick your own appointment date and time.
Complete your medical history
Upload records ahead of time or bring them with you. No records? That's okay — you can talk through your condition and symptoms with the physician during your visit.
See the doctor in person
Arrive 5–10 minutes early. You'll sign consent forms, meet a patient educator, and have your evaluation with a licensed Florida physician who decides whether you qualify.
Get certified the same day
If you qualify, your physician enters your certification into Florida's Medical Marijuana Use Registry during your visit, and you'll receive an email to finish your state application.
Finish your state application
Log in to the registry, upload proof of residency and pay the $77.75 state fee ($75 + $2.75 online fee). Paying online is the fastest option.
Get approved & visit a dispensary
The Office of Medical Marijuana Use emails your approval. You can then buy from any licensed Florida dispensary while your physical card arrives by mail in about 2–3 weeks.
Faster than
you think.
Know your
total upfront.
Two fees, no surprises: your physician visit (paid to HelloMJ) and the state registry fee (paid to the Florida Department of Health). If you don't qualify, your visit fee is refunded 100%.
Full pricing detailsA one-time 4% fee applies to card payments. Insurance doesn't cover medical marijuana. Veterans who establish care get free 7-month follow-ups.
What your card
gives you.
Florida only allows medical use. A card is what makes your purchases and possession legal — and it comes with practical perks.
Legal protection
Buy from licensed Florida dispensaries and possess medical marijuana within state limits as a registered patient.
No sales tax
Medical marijuana bought with your card at a Florida dispensary is exempt from state sales tax.
A real treatment plan
Your physician and educator help you choose products, methods and doses — start low, go slow.
Access under 21
Adults 18–20 with a qualifying condition can be certified (patients under 18 need a caregiver and a second physician opinion).
Getting your
card, answered.
The questions new patients ask most before booking.
All 50+ FAQsCan I get a Florida medical marijuana card online?
How fast can I get my card?
Do I need medical records?
What does it cost in total?
I'm a seasonal resident. Can I still qualify?
Which one
are you?
I'm new to
medical marijuana.
- Register online in minutes
- In-person visit with a licensed physician
- Certified the same day in most cases
I have a card
(or used to).
- Renew every 7 months for $99
- Switching doctors? Transfer for $149
- We move your records for you