California Medical Marijuana Program

The Medical Marijuana Program, within the California Department of Health Services, was established in 2004 to facilitate the registration of qualified patients and their caregivers, through a statewide identification system. Participation in the program is voluntary for patients and the patient’s primary caregiver. Through their county of residence, qualified patients and their caregivers may apply for and be issued an identification card. This card will be used to verify those patients and caregivers that have authorization to possess, grow, transport and/or use medical marijuana in California.

For further information on the Medical Marijuana Program, please e-mail us at: mmpinfo@dhs.ca.gov , or you may write:

California Department of Public Health
Office of County Health Services
Attention: Medical Marijuana Program Unit
MS 5203
P.O. Box 997377
Sacramento, CA 95899-7377

LOS ANGELES COUNTY MEDICAL MARIJUANA ID PROGRAM

The county of Los Angeles has a very simple medical marijuana ID program.

To schedule an appointment, call 1-866-621-2204 (within LA County only).

Walk-ins at downtown location are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis: 241 N. Figueroa St., 1st Floor Lobby, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Before Your Appointment

You must obtain the following before coming to apply for a card:

A written recommendation from your physician and make sure there is a copy in your medical file.

Give your physician a signed “Authorization for Release of Medical Records” for your medical file.

A Medical Marijuana Program Application/Renewal form (English/Spanish).
Call to schedule your appointment at 1-866-621-2204. Walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

What to Bring to Your Appointment

The original written recommendation from your physician on official letterhead, prescription pad, or Written Documentation of Patient's Medical Record (English/Spanish).

A completed original MMIC Application/Renewal Form (English/Spanish).

A government-issued photo identification (i.e. California State Driver's License, a California State ID Card, United States Passport, Veteran's Administration ID Card).

Proof that you live in Los Angeles County, for example, the current photo ID's listed above, current utility bill, California motor vehicle registration with your current address in Los Angeles County, or mortgage payment receipt. P.O. Box address is not acceptable for address verification.

Fees (Non-MediCal: $153.00 ; qualified MediCal participants will receive a 50% reduction in fee: $76.50). Payments can be made by cash, check, or money order. Please make checks out to: Los Angeles County Dept of Public Health. If you choose to pay by cash, exact change is appreciated. Application fees are non-refundable.

After Submitting Your Application

You can choose to pick-up your ID card, or to have it mailed to a designated address. It can take up to 35 days to receive your MMIC if the application is complete. If a MMIC gets lost in the mail, you will need to reapply.

The physician's license will be verified with the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California.

The physician's recommendation will be verified with the physician's office.