Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Card

To get your RI medical marijuana card, follow these steps:

1. Get certified in-person by a licensed provider like CannaCare Docs in Cranston.

2. Create an account on the RI Cannabis Licensing Portal.

3. Upload your certification, photo, and ID.

4. Receive your medical marijuana card by mail (typically within 5–10 business days after your photo appointment).

Need more help registering with the state? We’re here to help! 1-866-846-2420

A Rhode Island MMJ evaluation typically costs $140–$150, with no additional state registration fee.

Even though adult-use cannabis is legal, medical cardholders in Rhode Island receive:

• No sales tax on medical cannabis

• Higher possession and purchase limits

• Access to medical-only products and exclusive dispensary menus

• Legal protections for state-registered patients

• Direct care from RI medical cannabis doctors

No. Rhode Island requires in-person appointments for both new certifications and renewals.

Your certification visit at our Cranston clinic takes just 5–10 minutes with a licensed provider.

📍 Schedule your in-person appointment

Your card is valid for 1 year. To renew:

1. Visit our Cranston office for a new provider certification.

2. Log in to the Cannabis Licensing Portal.

3. Upload your updated certification and documents.

4. Schedule a new photo appointment if your appearance has changed.

5. Wait for your renewed card to be mailed.

Yes. Patients under 18 can qualify if:

• A licensed provider certifies a qualifying condition

• A parent or guardian registers as the designated caregiver

Minors must follow the same state registration process.

Caregivers in RI must:

• Be 21 years or older

• Register with the RI Department of Health

• Be assigned to only one patient

• Pass a background check (if requested)

Caregivers may legally purchase, possess, and assist with cannabis use for their assigned patient.

After getting certified:

1. Go to the Cannabis Licensing Portal

2. Upload required documents: certification, ID, proof of residency, and a passport-style photo

3. Wait 5–10 business days for approval and card mailing

You may qualify if you have any of the following:

• Chronic pain

• Cancer

• Glaucoma

• HIV/AIDS

• PTSD

• Seizure disorders

• Severe nausea

• Multiple sclerosis

➡️ Not sure if you qualify? Give us a call! 1-866-846-2420

Registered patients benefit from:

• No taxes on medical cannabis

• Expanded product access at dispensaries

• Priority service at participating locations

• HIPAA-protected care from certified RI cannabis doctors

• Legal right to possess, purchase, and use cannabis for medical reasons

CannaCare Docs proudly serves patients from across the state at our Cranston office:

📍 75 Sockanossett Cross Rd – Cranston, RI
Schedule your in-person visit today — we’re just minutes from Providence, Warwick, and Pawtucket.