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Apply for Your Delaware Medical Marijuana Card Online
Pay only $99 for the appointment – and get your money back if you’re not approved!
Benefits of Getting a Card
Wondering how a medical marijuana card in Delaware can transform your cannabis experience?
State-Specific Steps
1
Register Online With Leafwell
Book an appointment with a certified physician at Leafwell. The certification costs $99.
2
Discuss Medical Marijuana With Your Doctor
During your appointment, a Leafwell physician will ask you questions based on your medical history and provide you with advice and guidance on whether medical marijuana is a good choice for you.
3
Receive Your Certificate From Leafwell
Once approved, you will receive your medical marijuana approval email with further instructions. You must register with the Delaware Medical Marijuana Program. The state will contact your Leafwell physician to confirm your details.
4
Receive Your Card From the State of Delaware
Get your MMJ card and start shopping at a dispensary. It can take between one week and 35 days to get a medical marijuana card issued, although they are usually issued within 14 days.
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Apply NowEligibility / Patient
To qualify for a Delaware medical marijuana card, patients must be at least 18 years old or pediatric patients with parental consent. Patients must also receive a diagnosis for a qualifying medical condition and a written certification from a Delaware-licensed MD, DO, APRN, or PA. Finally, patients must apply for a card online or by mail and show proof of Delaware residency.
Caregiver
A designated caregiver is someone authorized to obtain medical marijuana from a licensed dispensary and assist in dispensing and administering it to a registered patient. Caregivers must apply for a registry identification card that allows them to purchase up to three ounces of medical marijuana every 14 days on behalf of their patient.
Can Minors Qualify?
Yes, but minors must be seen by a pediatric specialist (pediatric neurologist, pediatric gastroenterologist, pediatric oncologist, pediatric psychiatrist, developmental pediatrician, or pediatric palliative care specialist). Leafwell cannot currently see minor patients in Delaware.
What You Need
You’ll need to provide the following to apply for a Delaware MMJ card:
Medical Records
During your onboarding with Leafwell, you will need to upload medical records supporting your qualifying condition(s).
Medical Marijuana Recommendation
Once approved, your Leafwell healthcare provider will confirm your information to the state. If you haven’t already, you must create an account with the Delaware Medical Marijuana Program and complete your application within 90 days of your provider’s signature.
Proof of Identity and Delaware Residence
A Delaware-issued driver’s license or Delaware state ID card.
Cost Information
Save more with Leafwell and get your money back if not approved.
Next Steps After Approval
Congratulations on getting your medical certification! You’re almost there, but there are a few more steps to complete to get your Delaware medical marijuana card. Let’s dive in!
- Before You Start: What You’ll Need
- A credit or debit card for payment
- A valid photo ID
- Complete Application: Create an account with the Delaware Medical Marijuana Program and complete your application within 90 days of your healthcare provider’s approval.
- Pay the Fee: Delaware charges a $50 fee to process your application.
- Receive Card: You will receive your medical card in the mail within 45 days.
- Start Shopping: Legally purchase cannabis from a licensed dispensary.
How to Renew Your Card
- Sign in to Leafwell or register as a renewal patient.
- Speak with a Delaware-licensed physician online.
- Once approved, the physician will log in to their Delaware Medical Marijuana Program account and submit your information.
- Complete the state application either online or on paper and pay the state’s $50 fee.
- Receive your medical card in the mail within 45 days.
Legal Topics
- Medical marijuana is legal in Delaware for qualifying patients.
- Cardholders can access various products, including flower, edibles, vapes, and concentrates.
- Medical cannabis patients can possess up to six ounces of marijuana per month.
- Delaware does not accept out-of-state medical marijuana cards or allow marijuana cultivation, even with a medical marijuana card.
- Pediatric patients can access medical marijuana, but they must meet more stringent requirements and can only possess oils containing at least 15% CBD and no more than 7% THC.
- Patients with anxiety diagnoses can obtain a CBD-rich registry card, accessing CBD-dominant strains only.
Caregivers
A designated caregiver is a person who is selected by a qualifying patient as the person authorized, on the patient’s behalf, to possess, obtain from an authorized dispensary, dispense, and assist in the administration of medical marijuana.
Minor patients will require a caregiver, but Leafwell is unable to see minors in Delaware at this time.
Caregivers must apply for a registry card and obtain a state and federal background check, which costs $65 and is valid for three years.
Applicants must meet the following qualifications to qualify for a designated caregiver card:
- Be 21 or older or a minor patient’s parent or legal guardian.
- Have not been convicted of an excluded felony offense.
- Have agreed to assist with a patient’s medical use of marijuana and assist no more than five qualifying patients.
- Be a Delaware resident with proof of residency (Delaware driver’s license or state ID).
- Complete the Designated Caregiver Application, which costs $50 and requires the patient’s 10-digit registry number.
A caregiver may have up to five patients and must have an ID for each patient.
Reciprocity
Delaware does not have medical marijuana reciprocity agreements with other states, meaning out-of-state cardholders cannot purchase from dispensaries while visiting. However, the following states and territories will accept or recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards:
- Arizona
- Arkansas *
- Hawaii *
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan (at the dispensary’s discretion)
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey *
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma *
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- U.S. Virgin Islands *
- Utah (up to two 21-day periods in a calendar year)
- Washington D.C.
*Visitors must complete a visiting patient application with the state program.
The following states have legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older but do not accept out-of-state medical cards:
- Alaska
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota (currently only tribal dispensaries)
- Missouri
- Montana
- New York
- Oregon
- Vermont
- Washington
FAQs
Click here for more frequently asked questions in Delaware.
How much does a Delaware Medical Marijuana certificate and card cost?
An online consultation for a Delaware medical marijuana card costs $99 and includes a 1-year certification. You’ll only be charged if approved. Plus, now you can sign up with a friend and each save 10% on your consultation.
Patients will also pay a separate $50 application fee to the Delaware Medical Marijuana Program.
Here’s an overview of the fees:
- $99 Initial certificate from Leafwell
- $99 Renewal certificate from Leafwell
- $50 State application fee*
($25 reduced fee available with Low Income Charge Request Letter. Requires proof of gross household income at or below 138% of the poverty level.)
*State fees are not included with Leafwell fees and are paid directly to the state.
What medical conditions qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in Delaware?
In Delaware, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:
- AIDS/HIV
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease
- Anxiety (CBD-rich card only)
- Autism with aggressive behavior
- Cancer
- Chronic debilitating migraine
- Decompensated cirrhosis (often a side-effect of Hepatitis C)
- Glaucoma
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Terminal illness
- A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces one or more of the following:
- Cachexia or Wasting Syndrome
- Severe debilitating pain that has not responded to previously prescribed medication or surgical measures for more than three months, or for which other treatment options produced serious side effects
- Intractable Nausea
- Seizures
- Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to those characteristic of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
What do I need to know about applying for my Medical Cannabis Card in Delaware online?
With Leafwell, applying for a Delaware medical marijuana card online is simple. Here’s what to expect:
- Register with Leafwell and speak to a Delaware-licensed physician online.
- Create an account with the Delaware Medical Marijuana Program, and your Leafwell provider will confirm your information to the state.
- After that, you can complete your state application and pay the $50 fee.
- Receive your medical card within 45 days and legally purchase cannabis from a licensed dispensary.
How old do I have to be to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Delaware?
You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a Delaware medical marijuana card.
Minor patients may apply with consent from a custodial parent or legal guardian. However, Leafwell is not able to certify minors at this time.
Caregivers must be 21 or older.
Can I be/have a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in Delaware?
Yes, medical marijuana patients in Delaware can have a caregiver.
Caregiver Requirements:
- Caregivers must be at least 21 years old and a Delaware resident.
- Caregivers can manage up to 5 patients. If the patient lacks legal capacity it can be a parent, guardian, or legal custodian.
- A caregiver may be a registered qualifying patient.
- The caregiver is required to do a state and federal background check which costs $65 and is good for three years. No convictions of an excluded felony offense (Class A or B crime, e.g. violent crime.)
- Qualified pediatric patients under the age of 18 cannot purchase medical marijuana from the dispensary. The parent or legal guardian will get a Responsible Party ID card which will authorize them to purchase medical marijuana for their child.
To become a Caregiver in Delaware, follow these steps:
- Complete the caregiver application in its entirety. You will need the patient’s 10-digit registry number to apply. If you plan to be a designated caregiver for multiple patients, you must complete an application for each patient. Applications can be completed online.
- Complete the patient application in its entirety. You can apply online. If you will require a caregiver, ensure that the caregiver completes a caregiver application. Information on how a caregiver can apply can be found here.
- Pay the $50.00 non-refundable fee. There is also a $65.00 for a required background check. If you apply online, there will be a section for payment options. If you are mailing your application, please include a check or money order for $50.00, payable to the State of Delaware.
- You must upload a copy of your Delaware-issued driver’s license or state-issued ID with your application.
How do I apply for the state program in Delaware?
Here’s what you need to do after you’ve been approved by a Leafwell physician:
- Register with the state
- Click here to begin.
- Click on New Program Participants.
- Enter your name, and email and create a password.
- After completing this one-time registration process and verifying your account via e-mail, you can log in.
- Log In
- Log in using the e-mail address and password you established during the registration process.
- Select Patient Application under Applications tab.
- Upload a photo of yourself.
- Fill in all the necessary boxes including Delaware state ID information.
- Fill in the Patient Release Request Form
- Fill in your name, qualifying condition, and Physician’s name – you will find this on your confirmation email from Leafwell after your appointment.
- Date and electronically or manually sign.
- OPTIONAL: Fill out Caregiver Authorization form if applicable
- The caregiver is required to do a State and Federal background check which is good for three years.
- The caregiver must fill out a separate application.
- Fees
- The patient application fee is $50.00.
- The caregiver application fee is $125.00.
- Patient’s Attestation Statement
- Read the statement and select the radio button to confirm each of the additional statements.
- Click ‘+Upload’ to upload a copy of your identification.
- Once all sections are complete, review the application, sign/date the application, and click ‘Save’ to save and transmit the application.