Obtain a medical marijuana certification: Visit your healthcare provider to certify that the continued use of medical cannabis is required for your condition
Complete a renewal application online: Log in to your OMMCP registry account, upload the new medical marijuana certification, and verify the current information on your portal
Wait for approval: You can print your card from your profile on the OMMCP registry within a few days after completing your registration
Yes. Medical marijuana patients can renew their expired medical marijuana cards online. To commence the process, a patient must visit a registered physician to discuss their qualifying conditions and obtain a new recommendation from the physician. Upon receiving the written certification, the cardholder must log into their registry account to begin their Ohio medical marijuana card renewal application. Once signed in, the patient must select the “Renew Card” button and follow the prompts to complete their application and pay the registration fee. The cards are issued instantly and can be printed from the patient’s profile.
Ohio medical marijuana cards have a validity period of one year from the date of issuance. Therefore, patients registered with the OMMCP must renew their medical marijuana cards annually.
Yes. Ohio medical marijuana card renewal process requires a patient to schedule an appointment with a registered medical practitioner. The doctor will assess their debilitating medical condition and issue a new written recommendation for medical cannabis use. In Ohio, only medical professionals licensed to practice medicine and surgery (MD) or osteopathic medicine (DO) may recommend medical marijuana use. They must also have active Certificates to Recommend (CTR) issued by the State Medical Board.
The Ohio Department of Commerce charges 1 cent for medical marijuana card renewal. This fee was introduced on March 4, 2024, and is likely to be removed completely when the DCC proposal to make marijuana card free in Ohio is approved. However, a patient may also incur additional fees while seeking the services of a licensed medical practitioner. Such fees include the cost of the patient's medical reassessment and the written certification issued by the doctor.
The DCC only accepts online applications for medical marijuana card renewals.
Currently, Ohio does not practice medical marijuana reciprocity. Hence, it does not recognize or accept medical marijuana cards from other states.