Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Card

To legally use medical cannabis in Massachusetts, you must:

✅ Be 18 years or older.
Patients under 18 need two certifications from licensed providers and a designated caregiver.

✅ Get certified by a registered Massachusetts cannabis doctor, such as those at CannaCare Docs.

✅ Register with the state.
Use the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) portal to complete your online application.

✅ Receive your card.
You’ll get a temporary card to print immediately. The official state card arrives by mail within 7–14 business days.

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A Massachusetts medical marijuana evaluation typically costs between $99–$175, depending whether you’re a new or renewing patient.

✅ No registration fees with the state

✅ Renewal prices may be lower

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Once certified by a provider:

• Log in to the CCC Patient Portal

Upload the following documents:

• • Government-issued MA ID or driver’s license
  • Proof of residency (if needed)
  • Provider certification number
  • Submit the application
  • Print your temporary card
  • Receive your official card by mail in 1–2 weeks

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Massachusetts allows medical marijuana for patients with a debilitating medical condition, such as:

• Chronic pain

• Anxiety

• PTSD

• Cancer

• Parkinson’s disease

• Glaucoma

• Multiple sclerosis

Not sure if you qualify?
➡️ Take our quick eligibility quiz

Yes. Telehealth medical marijuana evaluations are legal in Massachusetts.

CannaCare Docs offers secure, HIPAA-compliant telemedicine visits, so you can get certified from the comfort of your home—no in-person clinic visit required.

➡️ Schedule your online evaluation

Telehealth or in-person evaluations typically last 15–30 minutes, depending on your condition and whether you are a new or renewing patient.

Bonus: Most patients receive certification and start the state registration process same day.

With a Massachusetts medical marijuana card, you’ll get:

• No excise tax (save ~20% at checkout)

• Higher purchase and possession limits

• Access to medical-only products with high THC content

• Priority at dispensaries during product shortages

• Legal protection for cannabis use under MA law

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Yes—but shopping at a hybrid or medical dispensary, or a recreational dispensary that honors medical cards, provides significantly more value.

As a medical patient, you’ll benefit from:

• No state excise tax on purchases

• Higher monthly purchase and possession limits

• Access to medical-only products, including high-THC strains and formulations

• Priority service, especially during product shortages

• Legal protections not available to adult-use consumers

Cards expire annually. To renew:

• Get re-certified by a licensed MMJ provider.

• Re-register on the CCC portal using your new certification.

• Submit before your expiration date to avoid delays.

✅ Renewal window: 60 days before expiration
✅ No fee unless requesting a replacement card ($10)

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Yes—with strict safeguards:

• Must be under 18

• Require two separate certifications from licensed providers
• Must have a registered caregiver (21+)

➡️ Call us for assistance with minor registration! 1-866-846-2420

A caregiver must:

• Be 21+ and register with the CCC

• Be assigned to only one patient (unless specially approved)

• Legally purchase, transport, and administer cannabis to their patient

Caregivers must also provide a valid MA ID and complete their own registration via the CCC portal.

Before you register, get familiar with key legal protections and restrictions:

• Possession limit: Up to a 60-day supply (as recommended by provider)

• Public use: Still illegal

• Home cultivation: Allowed for medical patients (limited plant count)

• Out-of-state shopping: You may purchase in RI or ME without affecting your MA allotment

✅ Certification from licensed MA cannabis doctor
✅ Valid MA Driver’s License or State ID
✅ Residency documentation (if needed)
✅ CCC portal login and registration
✅ Temporary card printed
✅ Card renewed yearly

Still Have Questions?

We’re here to help with step-by-step support, same-day appointments, and full-service registration guidance.

➡️ Click here to start your Massachusetts medical marijuana evaluation