{"id":43240,"date":"2026-10-09T09:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T13:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=43240"},"modified":"2026-10-08T12:57:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T16:57:43","slug":"how-to-get-a-medical-marijuana-card-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-medical-marijuana-card-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Florida: Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida&#8217;s medical marijuana card process isn&#8217;t complicated, but it does move through several distinct stages, and most of the confusion first-time applicants run into comes from not knowing what&#8217;s coming next. This guide walks you through the whole thing: confirming you qualify, gathering the right documents, completing your in-person evaluation, and getting through the state application to your<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/florida\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida medical marijuana card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Do You Qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in Florida?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before anything else, you need to confirm that you meet Florida&#8217;s eligibility requirements. The state program is open to Florida residents who have a qualifying medical condition and are evaluated by a physician registered with the Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify, you must be a Florida resident, either permanent or seasonal. You must be 18 or older to apply independently. Patients under 18 can participate in the program, but they require a legal guardian to serve as a designated caregiver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida law recognizes the following conditions under <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/laws\/statutes\/2025\/381.986\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amendment 2 and Fla. Stat. \u00a7381.986<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epilepsy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glaucoma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HIV\/AIDS<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crohn&#8217;s disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parkinson&#8217;s disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple sclerosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic nonmalignant pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terminal conditions diagnosed by a physician<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This list is not exhaustive. Florida physicians can also certify patients for conditions &#8220;of the same kind or class&#8221; as those listed, which means that a diagnosis not named above may still qualify you if your physician determines it is comparable in nature and severity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Seasonal Residents<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasonal Florida residents qualify for the program under the same conditions as permanent residents. If you spend part of the year in Florida, you are eligible to apply as long as you can demonstrate Florida residency at a current address. Your card is valid only in Florida and only while you are physically present in the state, so it does not transfer to your home state&#8217;s program. You will also need to use your Florida address for all OMMU registry purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding whether you qualify is the first gate. Once you have confirmed your eligibility, the next step is making sure you show up to your appointment with everything the physician needs to certify you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Documents Do You Need?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most agencies rarely tell you what to bring to your appointment, which is one of the main reasons first-time applicants end up paying for a second visit. The OMMU requires the certifying physician to review your medical history before certifying you, so arriving without documentation can result in a declined certification at that appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring the following to your evaluation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Valid Florida driver&#8217;s license or state ID<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this is your primary proof of residency and is required for both the physician evaluation and OMMU registry enrollment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Secondary proof of residency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, if the address on your ID does not match your current Florida address, bring a utility bill, bank statement, or lease agreement dated within the past 60 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medical records documenting a qualifying diagnosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, these should come from a prior treating physician and confirm the condition you are being evaluated for.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>List of current medications and prior treatments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the evaluating physician must confirm that your condition has been assessed and that conventional treatments have been considered. A current medication list helps establish this quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Social Security number<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, required for OMMU registry enrollment after your certification is submitted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The medical records requirement matters more than most applicants realize. Under OMMU guidelines, the certifying physician must review your prior medical history as part of the evaluation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arriving without records that document your qualifying condition puts the physician in a position where they cannot complete a compliant evaluation, which means they may decline to certify you that day and ask you to return with documentation. That second visit typically means a second evaluation fee. Gathering your records before your first appointment protects both your time and your money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your documents ready, the next question most applicants have is how much of this process they can handle online.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Is Any Part of the Process Online?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, part of the process is online. The initial physician evaluation is not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For first-time applicants in Florida, the physician evaluation must be completed in person. Fla. Stat. \u00a7381.986(4) requires an in-person evaluation before a physician can submit a certification for a new patient. Many clinics advertise &#8220;online appointments,&#8221; and that language causes real confusion: patients who book a telemedicine visit expecting to complete their initial certification may be told at the appointment that they need to come in, which wastes both time and the cost of that visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your physician submits your certification, here&#8217;s what actually happens online:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You complete the state application through the Florida Medical Marijuana Use Registry at mmuregistry.flhealth.gov<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The $77.75 state application fee is paid online<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You manage your registry account, view your certification status, and track your card delivery, all through the same portal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A paper application option is available for patients without internet access, though the online process is faster<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>When Can You Use Telehealth?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telehealth is permitted for renewal appointments, not initial certifications. Once you have been certified and have held a Florida medical marijuana card, your annual recertification can be completed through a telehealth visit with a qualified physician. Veriheal&#8217;s platform connects Florida patients with OMMU-certified physicians for both in-person evaluations and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/telemedicine-for-medical-cannabis-legal-in-your-state\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">telemedicine for medical cannabis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> renewals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to understand how telehealth fits into the broader medical cannabis card landscape across the country, the state-by-state picture is worth reviewing before you book.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Florida: Step-by-Step<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Florida application process moves through five distinct stages. Each one has a responsible party and a realistic timeframe, so you know exactly what you are waiting on at each point.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Find a Certified Florida Physician<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every doctor in Florida can certify patients for medical cannabis. Under <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0381\/Sections\/0381.986.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a qualified physician must complete a 2-hour course and examination on medical marijuana, offered by the Florida Medical or Osteopathic Medical Association, and register with the OMMU before they can certify patients. You can verify a physician&#8217;s certification status through the OMMU&#8217;s public registry at the Florida Department of Health&#8217;s website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veriheal connects patients with OMMU-certified physicians across Florida. Booking is typically available within a few days, depending on location and scheduling availability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Attend Your In-Person Evaluation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The in-person evaluation is where your physician reviews your medical history, confirms your qualifying condition, and assesses whether conventional treatments have been considered. Bring every document listed in the earlier section. The appointment itself typically runs 30 to 60 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your physician determines you qualify, they enter a certification directly into the OMMU registry system during or shortly after the appointment. You do not receive a paper certification to submit yourself. The physician&#8217;s submission triggers the next stage automatically.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Receive Your Physician Certification and Wait for Registry Credentials<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After your appointment, the OMMU processes the physician&#8217;s submission and issues you registry login credentials. This is the step that surprises most first-time applicants because it takes 7 to 21 days. Your credentials arrive by email, and you cannot proceed to the state application until you receive them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This wait is not a sign that something has gone wrong. It is a standard OMMU processing step, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-medical-card\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how long it takes to get a medical card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> varies depending on the OMMU&#8217;s current volume. Keep an eye on your inbox and check your spam folder if you are close to the 21-day mark.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 4: Create Your OMMU Registry Account and Submit the State Application<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your credentials arrive, log in to mmuregistry.flhealth.gov to complete your state application. The application collects your personal information and your physician certification number, and it asks you to pay the $77.75 non-refundable state application fee. The online process takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not have internet access, a paper application is available through the Florida Department of Health. The paper application takes longer to process, so the online route is recommended if it is accessible to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 5: Receive Your Registry ID Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the OMMU approves your application, which typically takes 5 business days for a complete submission, you receive an approval email you can use at any licensed dispensary immediately. Your physical card is then printed and mailed, a separate step that takes another 5 business days on average. You do not have to wait for the physical card to visit a licensed dispensary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your application is approved, the OMMU issues you a registry identification number. That number allows you to purchase from licensed medical marijuana treatment centers immediately, before the card arrives. If you&#8217;re curious about<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/what-does-a-medical-marijuana-card-look-like-a-visual-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what a medical marijuana card looks like<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when it does arrive, Florida issues a wallet-sized ID card similar in format to a state driver&#8217;s license.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Long Does It Take to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Florida?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The total timeline from your first appointment to receiving your physical card is typically three to six weeks. The OMMU processing steps make up most of that window, not the application itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Who Is Responsible<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Typical Timeframe<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book a physician appointment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patient<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within a few days of contacting a clinic<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend in-person evaluation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patient and physician<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 to 60 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physician submits certification to OMMU<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certifying physician<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same day or within 24 hours of the appointment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OMMU issues registry login credentials<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OMMU<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 to 21 days after certification is submitted<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patient completes online application and pays $77.75 fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patient<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 to 20 minutes once credentials arrive<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OMMU processes application and mails card<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OMMU<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 to 15 business days after application approval<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary use authorization (dispensary access before card arrives)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OMMU<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Granted at application approval<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The registry credential wait is the longest variable in the process. If OMMU processing volume is high, you may be closer to the 21-day end of that window. Once your application is approved, most patients can access a licensed dispensary within two to four weeks of their in-person appointment, even before the physical card arrives in the mail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Much Does a Florida Medical Marijuana Card Cost?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The total cost for a Florida medical marijuana card has two components: the physician evaluation fee and the state application fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physician evaluation fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: varies by clinic, typically $150 to $299 for a first visit. This goes to the clinic or physician, not the state. Veriheal&#8217;s current pricing for Florida evaluations is listed on the Florida landing page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>OMMU state application fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $77.75, paid directly through the registry portal, non-refundable regardless of whether your application is approved. You pay this again at each annual renewal, along with another physician recertification fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The $77.75 OMMU fee currently applies uniformly, with no income-based reduction or waiver available. This is worth confirming directly with OMMU before you apply, fee policy in this area has been actively debated in the legislature and could change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannabis&#8217;s federal classification shifted in April 2026, moving from Schedule I to Schedule III for state-licensed medical marijuana, but that hasn&#8217;t changed how insurance treats it: coverage for medical marijuana physician evaluations or the state application fee still isn&#8217;t available, since cannabis remains unapproved as an FDA prescription drug regardless of its scheduling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/benefits-of-a-medical-marijuana-card\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benefits of a medical marijuana card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alongside the costs helps you make a fully informed decision, particularly if you&#8217;re weighing the program fee against the cost of accessing cannabis through other means.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Renew Your Florida Medical Marijuana Card<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida medical marijuana cards expire annually. Missing the renewal window does not just mean a lapse in your card. It means restarting the full registry application process, paying the $77.75 state fee again, and waiting through the full OMMU processing timeline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physician recertification for renewal must occur within the 210-day window before your card&#8217;s expiration date. Unlike your initial evaluation, the renewal recertification can be completed via telehealth, which makes the process significantly more convenient. After your telehealth recertification appointment, the renewal steps are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physician submits recertification to the OMMU<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to mmuregistry.flhealth.gov and submit the renewal application<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the $77.75 renewal fee through the registry portal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive an updated card by mail<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also worth knowing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/does-a-medical-cannabis-card-show-up-on-a-background-check\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whether your medical card shows on a background check<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before you apply or renew, particularly if you are in a profession where licensing or employment background checks are a concern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For context on how Florida&#8217;s program compares to other states, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/medical-marijuana-card-state-by-state-updates-laws\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical marijuana card state-by-state laws<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> resource provides an updated overview of each state&#8217;s program requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to get your Florida medical marijuana card?<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/find-a-medical-marijuana-doctor\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your in-person evaluation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with an licensed physician, most patients complete their state application the same week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The content on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be professional medical advice. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or prescribe treatment based on the information provided. Always consult a physician before making any decision on the treatment of a medical condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Veriheal does not support illegally consuming therapeutic substances such as cannabis but acknowledges that it transpires because of the current illicit status, which we strive to change by advocating for research, legal access, and responsible consumption. Always consult a physician before attempting alternative therapies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Can I get a Florida medical marijuana card online?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida law requires an in-person physician evaluation for first-time applicants under Fla. Stat. \u00a7381.986(4), so you cannot complete the full process online. Once your physician submits your certification, the state application, including the $77.75 fee, is completed online through the OMMU registry at mmuregistry.flhealth.gov. Telehealth is available for renewals, not initial certifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How long does it take to get a medical marijuana card in Florida?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From your first physician appointment to receiving your physical card typically takes two to four weeks. The OMMU takes 7 to 21 days to issue registry login credentials after your physician submits your certification, then application processing and ID card printing each take about 5 business days once you submit. You can visit a licensed dispensary before the physical card arrives, using your approval email as soon as your application is approved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What conditions qualify for a medical marijuana card in Florida?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida recognizes cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV\/AIDS, PTSD, ALS, Crohn&#8217;s disease, Parkinson&#8217;s disease, multiple sclerosis, chronic nonmalignant pain, and terminal conditions, among others. Physicians can also certify patients for conditions of the same kind or class as those listed under Amendment 2.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How much does a Florida medical marijuana card cost?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a Florida medical marijuana card involves two costs: a physician evaluation fee, which typically ranges from $150 to $299 at the first visit, and the $77.75 non-refundable state application fee paid through the OMMU registry. Both fees apply again at annual renewal, and low-income patients may apply for an OMMU fee waiver to reduce the state portion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can seasonal residents get a Florida medical marijuana card?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, as long as you can demonstrate current Florida residency, the same standard permanent residents use. Just keep in mind the card only works while you&#8217;re physically in Florida; it isn&#8217;t recognized back home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How do I know if a Florida physician is certified to evaluate me?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for OMMU registration. Florida requires certifying physicians to complete an eight-hour training course and register with the state, and you can confirm any specific doctor&#8217;s status yourself before booking. Veriheal only works with OMMU-certified physicians, so that step is already handled if you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/how-to-get-your-medical-marijuana-card-online-a-complete-step-by-step-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get your medical marijuana card online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through us.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a medical marijuana card in Florida involves confirming eligibility, attending an in-person physician evaluation, and completing the state application through the OMMU registry. 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