{"id":43250,"date":"2026-10-10T09:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T13:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=43250"},"modified":"2026-10-08T13:06:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T17:06:09","slug":"how-to-renew-your-florida-medical-marijuana-card-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/how-to-renew-your-florida-medical-marijuana-card-online\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Renew Your Florida Medical Marijuana Card Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can renew 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;\"> entirely online, without a single in-person visit. The process has two distinct steps, and understanding how they connect is what separates a smooth renewal from a frustrating delay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida&#8217;s renewal system requires patients to complete a physician re-certification through a licensed cannabis doctor before the state will process a new card. Once the physician submits the updated recommendation to the state registry, you can log in to the patient portal and submit your card renewal application. Both steps are available online, and knowing the order matters more than most guides let on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are approaching your card&#8217;s expiration date or wondering whether <\/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;\"> applies to renewals in Florida, the short answer is yes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Florida Medical Marijuana Card Renewal Works Differently Online<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida law allows returning patients to complete the physician re-certification step entirely via telehealth. You don&#8217;t need to visit a clinic in person at any stage of the renewal process. This is the most important distinction between an initial application, which requires an in-person qualifying evaluation under <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/laws\/statutes\/2025\/381.986\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7381.986(4)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and a renewal, where the physician relationship is already established.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through Veriheal&#8217;s telehealth platform:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You schedule and attend your re-certification appointment from home, using your phone or computer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Florida-licensed cannabis physician reviews your continued qualifying condition, your treatment response, and your current dosing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once satisfied, the physician submits the updated recommendation directly to the Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) system<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This telehealth availability isn&#8217;t a workaround. It&#8217;s how Florida&#8217;s medical marijuana program is designed to function for returning patients, and it&#8217;s one of the core<\/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;\"> that most patients don&#8217;t fully appreciate until renewal time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Two-Step Florida MMJ Renewal Process Explained<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida MMJ renewal is not one process. It is two sequential tracks that must be completed in order. Many patients run into delays because they attempt to access the OMMU patient portal before the physician step is finished, and the portal will not show the renewal option until the physician&#8217;s updated recommendation is active in the registry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how the two tracks relate to each other:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Track<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What It Is<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Who Completes It<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Approximate Turnaround<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physician Re-Certification<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated recommendation submitted to the OMMU system<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You (via telehealth) and your physician<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same day to 48 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MMUR Card Application<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State portal application for the physical renewal card<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You (via mmuregistry.flhealth.gov)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 business days for online applications<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The physician step always comes first. Step 2 cannot begin until Step 1 is complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 1: Complete Your Physician Re-Certification via Telehealth<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The physician re-certification is not a formality. Under Florida law, a licensed cannabis physician must evaluate every renewing patient to confirm the qualifying condition persists, that cannabis has been part of an effective treatment approach, and that the current dosing remains appropriate. This evaluation is what generates the updated physician certification that the OMMU system requires before you can apply for a new card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how the re-certification step works:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule a telehealth appointment with a Florida-licensed cannabis physician through Veriheal&#8217;s platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend the video consultation at your scheduled time using your phone, tablet, or computer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The physician reviews your continued qualifying condition, your treatment response since the last certification, and your current dosing and consumption method.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The physician submits the updated recommendation to the OMMU system directly. You do not need to submit it yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The physician&#8217;s fee for this consultation is paid directly to the clinic, not to the state. It is separate from the $77.75 OMMU card fee you will pay in Step 2.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What to Bring to Your Telehealth Re-Certification Appointment<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your physician may reference the following during the appointment:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your current Florida medical marijuana card or registry ID number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your qualifying condition diagnosis and any recent documentation from your primary care provider or specialist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notes on your current cannabis use, including consumption method, product types, and dosing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Florida driver&#8217;s license or state-issued ID for identity verification<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Step 2: Submit Your MMUR Card Renewal Application Online<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the physician&#8217;s updated recommendation is active in the Medical Marijuana Use Registry, you can log in to the OMMU patient portal and submit your renewal application. The portal will not display the renewal option until the physician step is complete, so if you do not see it, give the system 24 to 48 hours and try again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow these steps to complete the MMUR card renewal application:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to the Medical Marijuana Use Registry at mmuregistry.flhealth.gov using the credentials from your original registration email.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select &#8220;Your Card&#8221; from the navigation menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the renewal application option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload a current passport-style photo that meets OMMU specifications (see requirements below).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload proof of Florida residency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide your digital signature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the $77.75 state card renewal fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper applications are accepted by mail through the Florida Department of Health, but the online route is faster and gives you a submitted timestamp you can reference if questions arise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>OMMU Application Requirements<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-compliant photos are among the most common reasons the OMMU rejects applications. Review these requirements before uploading:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Photo:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Passport-style, color, taken within the last six months. Plain white or off-white background. Full face visible, no hats or glasses. Minimum 600 x 600 pixels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Residency proof:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A current Florida driver&#8217;s license, state-issued ID, or a utility bill showing your Florida address dated within 60 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Digital signature:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Drawn or uploaded directly in the portal during the application session.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>When to Renew: The 45-Day Window and What Happens If Your Card Lapses<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Florida patients can begin the renewal process up to 45 days before their card&#8217;s expiration date. Starting early protects uninterrupted dispensary access.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 45-day window exists for a reason. OMMU processing for online applications typically takes up to 10 business days, and scheduling, attending, and completing the physician step adds additional time. Starting early means the new card arrives before the old one expires.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three timing scenarios affect your access differently:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You renew within the 45-day window and your physician recommendation is current:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your purchasing access continues without interruption. The new card is issued before the old one expires.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Your physician recommendation expires before you complete renewal:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You cannot purchase from a dispensary until the new physician recommendation is active in the OMMU system. Submitting the renewal application is not enough. The updated recommendation must be live in the registry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Your OMMU card itself lapses:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Under Florida Statute \u00a7381.986(8), patients must hold a valid registry identification card to legally purchase and possess medical marijuana. A lapsed card creates a legal possession gap even if the physician recommendation is technically current.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The safest approach is to begin the renewal process at the 45-day mark. Understanding <\/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;\"> in Florida helps you plan timing accurately for both new applications and renewals. Patients should verify current requirements with the OMMU directly, as processing times and requirements can change.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Florida MMJ Renewal Costs: Physician Fee vs. State Application Fee<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renewing your Florida medical marijuana card costs $77.75 in state fees plus a separate physician consultation fee that varies by provider. These are two distinct charges paid to two different parties, and both are required to complete the renewal.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fee Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Who It Goes To<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Typical Range<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>When It Is Paid<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physician Re-Certification Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The clinic or telehealth provider<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies by provider<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At time of telehealth appointment booking or visit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OMMU Card Renewal Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Department of Health<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$77.75 (fixed)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During Step 2 portal application<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That $77.75 OMMU fee is set by the state, so it applies no matter which physician or clinic handles your re-certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why Your Physician Certification and Card Renewal Need to Line Up<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/knowthefactsmmj.com\/about\/faq\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 27, 2026<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Florida closed a gap that had tripped up renewing patients for years: the mismatch between the two renewal clocks described earlier in this guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s the problem it fixed:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your MMUR card is valid for up to a year, but your physician certification only covers up to 210 days (roughly seven months) at a time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because these two clocks don&#8217;t naturally line up, some patients used to renew their state card while their underlying physician certification had already lapsed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those patients would show up at the dispensary and get turned away, despite holding a &#8220;valid&#8221; card<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Per<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/knowthefactsmmj.com\/about\/faq\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OMMU&#8217;s own FAQ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Registry now requires a current or scheduled physician certification with open orders before you can complete a card application, initial or renewal. A few things worth knowing about how this actually works:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 (physician re-certification) and Step 2 (OMMU portal application) in this guide now need to line up more tightly than before<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can no longer let your certification lapse and still push a card renewal through<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scheduled<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> appointment counts too, you don&#8217;t need to have already completed the visit, just have it on the books with open orders in the Registry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchasing rules at the dispensary counter haven&#8217;t changed, this affects the application step specifically, not what you need to buy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most patients, this won&#8217;t feel like an extra hurdle so much as a built-in safety check: if you&#8217;re already following the two-step order this guide walks through, staying ahead of your 210-day certification window, then renewing your card, you&#8217;re already doing what the current rule requires. If you&#8217;d gotten into the habit of renewing your card first and catching up on your physician visit later, that approach no longer works.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying current with<\/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 updates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is especially useful for Florida patients navigating a program that continues to evolve.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Caregiver Card Renewal: A Separate Process Under the Same Registry<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mmuregistry.flhealth.gov\/spa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida&#8217;s Medical Marijuana Use Registry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requires caregivers to hold and separately renew their own identification card. A caregiver card is not automatically renewed when the patient&#8217;s card renews. Parents of pediatric patients, adult children of elderly cardholders, and other designated patient representatives must each submit their own renewal application through the OMMU portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The caregiver card is tied to the patient&#8217;s registry profile, and both cards must be valid for a caregiver to legally possess or purchase cannabis on the patient&#8217;s behalf. If the caregiver&#8217;s card lapses while the patient&#8217;s card is active, the caregiver loses legal purchase authority until the renewal is processed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caregiver renewal does not require a physician re-certification. The physician re-certification requirement applies to patients only. Caregivers submit their renewal through the OMMU portal independently, and the $77.75 state fee applies to caregiver cards under the same fee schedule as patient cards. Patients and caregivers planning a joint renewal should allow time for both portal submissions, since each is processed separately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Caregiver Renewal Checklist<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required documents and steps for caregiver card renewal:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid Florida driver&#8217;s license or state-issued ID<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of Florida residency (utility bill or government document dated within 60 days)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current passport-style photo meeting OMMU specifications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The patient&#8217;s registry ID number to link the application to the correct profile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$77.75 state card renewal fee (paid during the portal application)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completed OMMU caregiver renewal application submitted at mmuregistry.flhealth.gov<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caregivers should verify current documentation requirements directly with the OMMU before submitting, as requirements are subject to change under ongoing program administration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are ready to start your physician re-certification from home, renew online via Veriheal and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/find-a-medical-marijuana-doctor\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">connect with a Florida-licensed cannabis physician<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today.<\/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 renew my Florida medical marijuana card entirely online?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Florida patients can complete both renewal steps online. The physician re-certification is available via telehealth through platforms like Veriheal, and the MMUR card application is submitted through the OMMU patient portal at mmuregistry.flhealth.gov. No in-person visit is required at any stage for returning patients.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How long does Florida MMJ card renewal take?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The total timeline depends on both steps. Physician re-certification via telehealth is typically completed same-day or within 48 hours of your appointment. Once the updated recommendation is active in the registry, the OMMU typically processes online card renewal applications within 10 business days. Starting 45 days before your expiration date gives you enough buffer for both steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What happens if my Florida medical marijuana card expires before I renew?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lapsed Florida medical marijuana card interrupts your ability to legally purchase and possess cannabis. Under Florida law, patients must hold a valid registry identification card to buy from a dispensary, even if the physician recommendation is current. Purchasing access is restored once the new card is active in the OMMU system, not just once the application is submitted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do I need a new doctor for my Florida MMJ renewal?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Returning Florida patients can renew with any Florida-certified cannabis physician, including one they have not seen before. Telehealth appointments through Veriheal connect you with a licensed Florida physician who can complete the re-certification without requiring you to return to your original certifying doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How much does it cost to renew a Florida medical marijuana card?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two separate charges: $77.75 to the Florida Department of Health when you submit the OMMU portal application, and a physician consultation fee, paid directly to whichever clinic or telehealth provider handles your re-certification appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can seasonal residents renew their Florida MMJ card online?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. The online renewal process is available regardless of where you are physically located at the time of application. Seasonal residents should confirm their Florida residency documentation meets current OMMU requirements, since residency proof is required for the card application even for patients renewing remotely. Verify current documentation standards at the OMMU&#8217;s official site before submitting. You can also review <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/which-states-allow-out-of-state-patients-to-buy-medical-marijuana\/#1185-section-0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which states allow out-of-state patients to buy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medical marijuana if you are using cannabis in your home state while your Florida renewal processes.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Renewing a Florida medical marijuana card can be completed online through a telehealth physician re-certification followed by an OMMU renewal application. 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