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Apply for Your Vermont 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 Vermont can transform your cannabis experience?
State-Specific Steps
1
Register Online With Leafwell
Create a profile and book an appointment with a Vermont-licensed medical marijuana physician. Online consults cost $99.
2
Meet With a Qualifying Physician
Attend your appointment, bringing your relevant ID and medical records/clinic notes. Once approved, you will receive your electronic certification immediately.
3
Apply for a Card with the State of Vermont
Get qualified for medical cannabis by applying online to the Vermont Cannabis Control Board (CCB). You will also need to designate a dispensary and state whether or not you intend to cultivate cannabis.
The same application form allows you to designate a caregiver as well. Vermont’s Medical Cannabis Program (MCP) will process complete applications within 30 days of receipt. Once you have your card, you can legally purchase from a dispensary.
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Apply NowEligibility / Patient
Patients must be 18 or older and have a qualifying condition to apply for a medical marijuana card in Vermont.
Caregiver
A registered caregiver is a Vermont resident over the age of 21 who has agreed to undertake the responsibility of managing the well-being of a registered patient with the use of medical cannabis.
Can Minors Qualify?
Yes, patients under 18 will require a caregiver to apply.
What You Need
You’ll need to provide the following to apply for a Vermont MMJ card:
Medical Records
During your onboarding with Leafwell, you will need to upload medical records supporting your qualifying condition(s).
Proof of Identity
You will need a government-issued photo ID, such as a Vermont driver’s license or state ID card.
Medical Marijuana Recommendation
Once approved, you can download your certification immediately to complete your application.
Cost Information
Save more with Leafwell and get your money back if you’re 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 Vermont 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
- Download Certification: Once approved, you can immediately download your certification.
- Complete Application: Pay the $50 state application fee and submit your application to the Vermont Marijuana Registry.
- Receive Card: Get approved by the state and receive your medical card in the mail within 30 days.
- Start Shopping: Legally purchase medical cannabis products from a licensed dispensary.
How to Renew Your Card
- Sign in to Leafwell or register as a renewal patient if you’re new to Leafwell. Speak with a Vermont-licensed physician online.
- Get approved and download your Health Care Professional Verification form immediately.
- Log into the Vermont government website to renew your state registration.
- Submit your renewal application online and pay the state’s $50 fee.
- Receive your new registry card in the mail in 30 business days.
Legal Topics
As an MMJ cardholder in Vermont, you are permitted to possess 2 oz of cannabis on your person and no more than the yield of two mature plants in your home.
In addition, there are also these possession limits:
- Five grams of cannabis concentrate.
Medical cannabis patients are permitted to grow cannabis. The “Act Relating to Marijuana Use by Persons with Severe Illness” legally allows registered patients and registered caregivers to collectively cultivate no more than two mature plants and four immature plants.
Recreational cannabis is legal in Vermont. Non-medical cannabis users may possess up to one ounce of cannabis flower, five grams of concentrate, and grow up to two plants. Those growing their own plants may not possess more than the yield of two plants in their own home.
Caregivers
Caregiver Requirements:
- Minimum 21 years of age and a Vermont resident.
- A registered patient may register as a caregiver for another registered patient but may not register as their own caregiver.
- A caregiver can serve up to two patients at a time, and a patient shall have only one registered caregiver at a time.
- Patients under 18 years of age may have two registered caregivers.
- The CCB will conduct a background check on caregivers before issuing a caregiver card.
Caregiver Registration (State):
- Caregivers can now apply online.
- The caregiver must pay the $50 nonrefundable state fee.
- The caregiver needs to have their own email address separate from the patient. The CCB can create the portal account if it still needs to be set up. Patients and caregivers who do not have an online portal account should email the medical program to request an account.
- The username will be the email address. A temporary password will be sent to the caregiver.
- You do not need to submit a printed application in addition to applying online.
Reciprocity
Vermont does not recognize other states’ medical marijuana cards, recommendations, or physician’s certifications at this time. However, other states with reciprocity may recognize a valid Vermont MMJ ID card.
The following states 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.
States that have recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older but do not accept out-of-state cards include:
- Alaska
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota (currently only tribal dispensaries)
- Missouri
- Montana
- New York
- Oregon
- Washington
FAQs
Check out our Vermont FAQ page for more frequently asked questions about the state’s medical marijuana process.
How much does a Vermont Medical Marijuana certificate and card cost?
An online consultation for a Vermont medical marijuana card costs $99 and includes a 1 or 3-year certification, depending on your qualifying condition. 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 Vermont Medical Cannabis Program.
Here’s an overview of the fees:
- $99 Initial certificate from Leafwell
- $99 Renewal certificate from Leafwell
- $50 State application fee*
*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 Vermont?
In Vermont, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:
- AIDS/HIV *
- Cancer *
- Crohn’s Disease *
- Glaucoma *
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) *
- Parkinson’s Disease (PD) *
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) *
- A disease or medical condition or its treatment that is chronic, debilitating, and produces one or more of the following intractable symptoms:
* These qualifying conditions are eligible for a 3-year certification and medical card.
What do I need to know about applying for my Medical Cannabis Card in Vermont online?
With Leafwell, applying for a Vermont medical marijuana card online is simple. Here’s what to expect:
- Register with Leafwell and speak to a Vermont-licensed physician online. Consultations cost $99 and you’ll only be charged if approved.
- Get approved and receive your certification immediately.
- Submit your certification with your application to the Vermont Medical Cannabis Program.
- Get approved by the state within 30 days and receive your medical card to legally purchase cannabis from a licensed dispensary.
How old do I have to be to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Vermont?
You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a medical marijuana card in Vermont.
Minor patients may apply with consent from a custodial parent or legal guardian.
Caregivers must be 21 or older.
Can I be/have a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in Vermont?
Yes, medical marijuana patients in Vermont can have a caregiver. Caregivers must submit their own application, either online or by mailing a printed application.
Caregiver Requirements:
- Minimum 21 years of age and a Vermont resident.
- A caregiver can serve up to two (2) patients at a time, and a patient shall have only one registered caregiver at a time.
- Patients under 18 years of age may have two (2) registered caregivers.
- A registered patient may register as a caregiver for up to two (2) registered patients, but they cannot register as their own caregiver.
- The Cannabis Control Board (CCB) will conduct a background check on caregivers before issuing a caregiver card.
- $50 nonrefundable fee.
Here’s how the caregiver process works:
- Complete a caregiver application either online or by mailing a printed application. More information on electronic and paper applications can be found here.
- Online applicants must use a different email address from the patient’s to create a portal account. Renewing patients and caregivers who do not have an online portal account should email the medical program to request an account.
- Printed applications must be submitted with the patient’s signature and a nonrefundable $50 check or money order payable to the Vermont Medical Cannabis Program. Paper applicants must submit their digital photo for their ID card via email to CCB.MED@vermont.gov.
- You do not need to submit a printed application in addition to applying online.
State Resources:
- Online Caregiver Application (Initial)
- Caregiver Application (Print & Mail)
- Vermont Cannabis Control Board Portal Login
- Medical Program FAQ
How do I apply for the state program in Vermont?
Once you’ve been approved by a Leafwell physician, here’s what you need to do:
- Apply online here: https://medicalmarijuana.vermont.gov/online-services.
- Download your Health Care Professional Verification Form – this will be emailed to you after your second appointment with Leafwell. Please check all information is correct before submitting it to the state.
- Complete all parts of the application form.
- Pay the $50 application fee.
- Upload a photo that will be used for your card.
- If required, complete the caregiver application too – this can be found on the same page as the patient form.
- The state will process complete applications within 30 days and mail you your card.