Medical Cannabis Cards
All patients must hold a valid medical cannabis card to legally purchase and possess a medical cannabis product in Utah.
Where do I start?
Learn all you need to know as a new patients in Utah’s Medical Cannabis program.
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Applying for or Renewing a Medical Cannabis Card
Medical cannabis cards can only be obtained from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Utah Patients Coalition has provided a guide for potential patients on how to obtain a medical cannabis card via the DHHS.
Patient Card
Patients 21+ years old and have a diagnosed qualified condition may apply for a medical cannabis card in Utah. Most patients in Utah will use this method of obtaining and renewing a medical cannabis card.
Find a QMP
Find a list of QMPs (qualified medical provider) near you here.
Meet with QMP
The law requires initial QMP visits to be in person.
Create a Utah ID Account
If you don't already have a Utah ID account, you can create one here. Or view the tutorial here.
Apply Online
Apply for a medical cannabis card online using the EVS (electronic verification system).
Wait for Certification
After creating a profile, the medical provider will be notified and enter a certification and recommendation.
Pay $15 Fee
Open your EVS profile and pay the $15 fee to the UDOH.
Review
DHHS reviews the application in 15 days or less.
Card Emailed
If approved, DHHS will issue the medical cannabis card and email a copy to the patient.
Print Card
To purchase medical cannabis, bring a copy of the medical cannabis card and valid photo ID to a medical cannabis pharmacy, and consult with a pharmacist if required. Locate a cannabis pharmacy here.
Minor/Guardian Card
Medical cannabis guardian cards are issued simultaneously with provisional patient cards (cards for those patients younger than 18). Using the process below, both the guardian and the minor will obtain a card.
Find a QMP
Find a list of QMPs (qualified medical provider) near you here.
Meet with QMP
The law requires initial QMP visits to be in person.
Create a Utah ID Account in Guardian's Name
If you don't already have a Utah ID account, you can create one here. Or view the tutorial here.
Apply Online
Apply for a medical cannabis card online using the EVS (electronic verification system).
Wait for Certification
After creating a profile, the medical provider will be notified and enter a certification and recommendation.
Pay Fee to UDOH
Open your EVS profile and pay the fee(s) applicable.
Guardian and Provisional Patient Cards initial: $68.25 renewal: $24
Secondary Guardian and Provisional Patient Cards initial and renewal: $15
Medical records to Compassionate Use Board (CUB)
Provide medical records related to the recommending condition to the QMP to be sent to the CUB.
Background Check
After payment, guardians begin the background check process via an email from the DOH.
Contact us at cubcmc@utah.gov with questions about the background check process.
Review
DHHS reviews the application in 15 days or less.
Card Emailed
Once approved, receive both the medical cannabis guardian card and the provisional patient card via email.
Print Card
To purchase medical cannabis, bring a copy of the medical cannabis card and valid photo ID to a medical cannabis pharmacy, and consult with a pharmacist if required.
Caregiver Card
The patient of the caregiver must already have a medical cannabis card. This process will only qualify a caregiver to order, pickup, transport, and receive cannabis for the patient.
Patient Must Designate Caregiver
Before a caregiver begins the process to apply for a medial cannabis caregiver card, a patient may add the caregiver’s information to the electronic verification system (EVS).
Create a Utah ID Account in theCaregiver's Name
If you don't already have a Utah ID account, you can create one here. Or view the tutorial here.
Apply Online
Apply for a medical cannabis card online using the EVS (electronic verification system).
View the application tutorial for caregiver's here.
Pay Fee to UDOH
Open your EVS profile and pay the fee(s) applicable.
Caregiver Card initial: $68.25 first renewal: $0 Subsequent renewals: $14
Secondary Patient Cards initial: $15
Background Check
After payment, caregiver begins the background check process via an email from the DOH.
Contact us at cubcmc@utah.gov with questions about the background check process.
Review
DHHS reviews the application in 15 days or less.
Card Emailed
The caregiver will receive their card via email. The caregiver can then save the card on their smartphone or print it out.
Purchase
To purchase medical cannabis, bring a copy of the medical cannabis card and valid photo ID to a medical cannabis pharmacy, and consult with a pharmacist if required.
Non-Utah Resident Card
If you have a medical cannabis card from another state and you're visiting Utah, you can apply for a temporary card to access Utah Medical Cannabis pharmacies. The temporary card is valid for 21 days at a time and you can get two cards per year. However, you must have a qualifying condition as defined by Utah law to be eligible for the temporary card.
Create a Utah ID Account in theCaregiver's Name
If you don't already have a Utah ID account, you can create one here. Or view the tutorial here.
Apply Online
Apply for a medical cannabis card online using the EVS (electronic verification system).
Pay Fee to UDOH
Open your EVS profile and pay the $15 fee.
Card Emailed
The patient will receive their card via email.
Purchase
To purchase medical cannabis, bring a copy of the medical cannabis card and valid photo ID to a medical cannabis pharmacy, and consult with a pharmacist before you purchase.
Find a cannabis pharmacy here.