Apply for an Arizona Medical Marijuana Card

Talk to a licensed Arizona medical marijuana doctor and get approved or your money back! If you are not approved for medical cannabis by a doctor for whatever reason, we issue a refund in FULL

Getting started only takes a few minutes. Simply sign up, answer a few questions, and schedule your appointment. Everything should be this easy.

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4.8 out of 5 based on 58 reviews

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Legal Status

Medical & Recreational

Possession Limits

Medical patients

Limited

2.5 oz poss. limit

2.5 oz/14 day period

Recreational users

Limited

1 oz poss. limit

1 oz purchase limit

State Taxes

Medical patients

5.6-8%

Recreational users

21.6%

Cultivation

Cultivation

Why Get an Arizona
Medical Marijuana Card

Save over 11-13% on cannabis purchases

Peace of mind

Enhanced legal protection

Greater purchase limits

Skip the dispensary line

Access to higher potency strains

Arizona Savings Explained

Excluded from 11-13% excise tax
+
2.5x greater purchase limits
=
HUGE cash and time savings!

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Arizona

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1BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

Schedule an appointment on our platform to see a doctor through Veriheal at a time that is most convenient for you. In order to get approved you will need medical records related to your condition and you can upload them when you create your account. You will also need a current Arizona Driver License or ID Card, and to forward us a signed Patient Attestation Form.

Do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance with getting an appointment set. Our team would be more than happy to help.

2CONSULT WITH A MMJ DOCTOR

You’ll consult with a doctor for 10-15 minutes to evaluate your ailments, and ask any questions you may have about your medical marijuana treatment. Once your consultation begins, you will go over your condition. If you are approved, you’ll receive your certification form from the doctor to use on your state application. You will then be able to pay your $150 patient fee to the state.

Every patient will need to prove Arizona residency for their application to be accepted by the state of AZ.

3GET APPROVED

Once your application and doctor recommendation are all submitted the day of your appointment, then you’re complete with the process. The state will review the information and email you a digital Arizona Medical Marijuana Card (in pdf form) within 14 days. Once you receive your digital AZ MMJ Card, then you can legally begin purchasing medical marijuana in Arizona at any dispensary near you!

All Arizona patients will need to be re-certified every other year (2 years) by a licensed physician. Veriheal will get in touch with you when your certification is approaching its expiration to help you setup a renewal consultation.

What You Get Using Veriheal in Arizona

Medical Cannabis Recommendation

Cannabis Consultation

Digital Cannabis Certification

New Patients & Renewals Welcome

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24/7 Customer Service

Just So You Know...

  • You can book a combo consultation with a friend or family member and you EACH get $10 off your appointment.
  • If you are not approved for medical cannabis by a doctor for whatever reason, we issue a refund in FULL.
  • Your recommendation is valid for 2 years in Arizona and you will need to re-certify your license with another appointment when it expires.

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Medical Cannabis Savings Taxes explained and the benefits of getting your medical card in Arizona

Recreational Marijuana Taxes in Arizona

21.6% (5.6% sales tax + 16% excise tax)

Medical Marijuana Taxes in Arizona

5.6% state excise tax (2-3% additional taxes in some municipalities)

Savings

Estimated Savings Having a Medical Marijuana Card

up to 16% depending on municipality

Still not sure about the process?

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Arizona's Cannabis Program - Quick Stats

Total Number of Medical Marijuana Patients:

118,541

The number of registered patients dropped just over 2500 since October 2023.

Number of Licensed Dispensaries:

143

The Arizona adult-use program began by granting 26 social equity licenses in 2021.

Range of Medical Cannabis Products Available:

Dry cannabis flower, tinctures, edibles, extracts, pre-rolls, vapes, and concentrates

All cannabis products are available in Arizona.

Average Price of Medical Cannabis:

Around $12 per gram

To operate a cannabis grow in Arizona, a person must first acquire a dispensary license.

Number of Licensed Cultivators and Processors:

Over 90

The Smart and Safe Act permits adults 21 years or older to cultivate up to six cannabis plants.

Annual Revenue from Marijuana Sales:

$174.5 million (2023)

Arizona cannabis revenue increased from $132.8 million in 2022.

About Marijuana Laws and Legalization in Arizona

As of February 2024, Arizona now allows telemedicine. Residents of the state can now consult with a certified medical cannabis doctor entirely online. 

Arizona has come a long way since legalizing medicinal cannabis in the Grand Canyon State in 2010 after Proposition 203, the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, passed. Almost a decade later, the state began streamlining the application process electronically after passing SB1494 in 2019, making marijuana identification registry cards available online, as well as seeking out dispensaries. 

The email card that replaces the old school hard card, which can still be printed and laminated for use, makes checking in at dispensaries quick and easy, with patients simply showing it on their phone screen. However, this is just one facet of how seriously the state of Arizona takes its medical cannabis program, growing leaps and bounds since it started. 

AZ Marijuana reports that the southwestern state sells up to 190,000 lbs. of medical marijuana annually. “In May 2020, cannabis sales in Arizona’s medical marijuana dispensaries reached $93 million, growing seven percent from April,” reports the cannabis news source. “There are currently over 245,000 registered medical marijuana patients in Arizona and patient cards are valid for 2 years.”

Recreational cannabis was legalized through the passage of Proposition 207 on November 3, 2020 with sales beginning January 2021. 

Qualifying Patient Conditions in Arizona

The Arizona Department of Health Services delivers all medical cannabis license facts in great detail, giving qualifying patients all the needed information to apply and receive a registration card by email. Before applying for a medical cannabis license, Arizona residents must be referred by a physician who has diagnosed them with a qualifying condition. 

The Arizona Legislature details exactly which disorders certify citizens to obtain a medical license. The conditions and medical issues include:

*As of 2024 Anxiety is not a qualifying condition for medical marijuana.  

Medical Marijuana Registration Process and Cost

Once a Veriheal provided physician diagnoses a patient with a qualifying condition and fills out the physician certification form, applying for an Arizona medical cannabis license is a simple process, beginning with filling out the ADHS Individual Licensing Portal. You will need to provide a valid driver’s license or Arizona state ID to prove you’re a resident. 

The cost to register and receive a medical license in the state is $150 for the initial card and $150 for renewal every two years. However, the state offers a discount for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program patients, only charging $75 for the license. Minor patients must pay $350 for an application, which includes a caregiver, and a caregiver application is an additional $200 for adult patients. 

The Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) will approve or deny your application within 10 days of receiving your complete application.

Caregiver Qualifications and Registration

Becoming an Arizona Designated Caregiver is as simple as filling out an application online. The state of Arizona demands that caregivers, who have never been convicted of a felony, be a designated assistant who is at least 21 years old. Before becoming someone’s caregiver, the caregiver’s qualified patient must already be certified as a licensee by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).

ADHS provides a Designated Caregiver Checklist online and requires that the applicant provide proof of residence in Arizona. Review the checklist to be sure you have all of the required supporting documentation. For example, you will need the patient’s application ID number and additional information. The prospective caregiver must also fill out the Medical Marijuana Caregiver Attestation Form provided online by ADHS. 

The state suggests that before completing the online form caregivers should check off all boxes in the application checklist, as well as submit fingerprints to ADHS. ADHS also requires that caregivers complete a compulsory criminal background check. Custodial parents or legal guardians are required for patients under the age of 18-years-old. A caregiver can assist up to five patients at a time under one license. Lastly, the ADHS requires a $150 identification card fee. The card expires every year, and a renewal application must be submitted at least 30 days before expiration. Fees for the application are non-refundable; you will be alerted via email if your application is accepted or if you need to resubmit. 

Possession and Cultivation of Medical Marijuana in Arizona

The amount of cannabis for medical use that both a patient and caregiver are allowed to possess is 2.5 ounces every two weeks. Arizona law makes it very clear what the guidelines surrounding cultivation entail, noting “If the designated caregiver’s registry identification card provides that the designated caregiver is authorized to cultivate marijuana, twelve marijuana plants contained in an enclosed, locked facility, except that the plants are not required to be in an enclosed, locked facility if the plants are being transported because the designated caregiver is moving.” As of July 2020, Arizona made new cannabis cultivation leases available, to encourage further growth and distribution of cannabis.

Under the current Arizona law, you can only grow your own cannabis under two circumstances: first, patients with medical marijuana can grow up to 12 crops on their own if they do not have a dispensary within 25 miles of their homes. Secondly, crops must be cultivated in an “enclosed, closed building,” which is defined by law as a “cabinet, room, greenhouse or other enclosed area fitted with locks or safety systems that only allow access by a cardholder.” By law, you will also need ADHS to designate you as a medical marijuana grower.

For one to five medical marijuana patients, ADHS-designated caregivers can also grow medical marijuana. You need to be 21 years of age or older to be a caregiver, agree to help up to five patients with medical marijuana, and have no prior drug felonies.

As of November 2020 Arizona marijuana laws have been updated  to allow cultivation of up to 6 plants at an individual’s primary residence and 12 plants at a residence where two or more individuals who are at least 21 years old reside at one time.. Recreational marijuana users would also have to comply with the same limitations as medical marijuana growers, growing only in an enclosed, locked facility.

How to Renew Your Alaska Medical Marijuana Card with Veriheal

To renew your Arizona medical marijuana card through Veriheal, you’ll need to schedule a renewal appointment with one of our physicians. They can confirm that you still need medical cannabis for your qualifying condition and help you with the renewal process. We will remind you when it’s almost time for your renewal appointment, or you can reach out to our Customer Service Department so we can assist you and apply a renewal discount for you.

How Long Does a Medical Marijuana Card Last in Arizona?

A medical marijuana card is valid in Arizona for two years.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a medical card in Arizona?

Sign up with Veriheal for a consultation with a certified physician. Then, fill out an application with the state. The state will review the information and email you a digital Arizona Medical Marijuana Card (in pdf form) within 14 days.

Once Arizona receives your application, they must process it within 5 business days. The ADHS says that they will issue a card once your qualifying application is received within ten working days.

Yes, Arizona law allows for medical marijuana patients to own guns. If you have a medicinal need for cannabis and are registered as a patient with the state, you are considered a lawful user and will not be barred from purchasing and registering a gun.

No, Arizona does not recognize Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana

To qualify for a medical cannabis card in Arizona, applicants must be a state resident who holds a valid driver’s license or state identification card and who is at least 18 years-old. Applicants must also be diagnosed with one of the state’s 12 qualifying medical conditions by a physician. Veriheal can assist with setting up an appointment to speak with a medical marijuana doctor in Arizona.

Yes. To be approved for a medical cannabis license in the state of Arizona, an applicant must provide either a state driver’s license or identification card to prove they live at a specific address.

Currently, the medical card application fee costs $150. However, in March 2023, the Arizona Senate passed a bill that would cut the cost of both registration and renewal for a medical cannabis card from $150 down to $50. The card is free for veterans.

Veriheal can provide a registered medical marijuana doctor for you. You cannot use your own primary care physician unless they are registered with the ADHS. So to save you time we have our own network of Arizona physicians ready to see you.

Your initial consultation with an Arizona physician can take 15 minutes. Then submitting your application for review to finally being accepted and receiving your card can take up to 10 days. The wait time can be shorter if you receive your digital card via email.

Arizona allows card-holding patients to purchase all types of medicinal cannabis. Once you attain a card, you can purchase dry flowers, tinctures, oils, concentrates, topicals, and edibles. Also by shopping in medical dispensaries you avoid the 16% excise tax placed on recreational cannabis products.

The cost for the medical marijuana evaluation and approval is $199. Once an applicant is approved by the doctor, there is a state registration fee of $50 for an Arizona medical marijuana card.

If you are not approved for a medical card, Veriheal will refund your consultation fee.

Yes, Arizona now allows telemedicine! Through Veriheal you can consult with a physician, get approval, and fill out your state application entirely online.

Patients may possess up to one ounce of cannabis, except that not more than five grams may be in the form of THC concentrate.

Data Last Updated 03/04/2024

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