How to get a medical card in Alabama
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Check you're eligible
You need to live in Alabama, be 18 or older (or apply with a guardian), and have a condition on the Alabama Medical Cannabis Program list. -
See an Alabama-licensed doctor
Your first certification has to be in person. Renewals can usually be done by video. -
Register with the state
Complete the Alabama Medical Cannabis Program application and pay the $65 state fee. We walk you through it line by line. -
Buy from a licensed dispensary
Set by the commission. Bring your card and photo ID to any licensed medical dispensary in Alabama.
Can you see a doctor online in Alabama?
Not for your first visit. Alabama requires an in-person exam for your first certification. Renewals can usually be done by video, so after year one you can skip the waiting room.
What it costs in Alabama
Doctor's evaluation
from $79
Charged only if you're approved
Alabama state fee
$65
Paid to the state, not to us
A card is the only legal way to buy in Alabama
- Pay less tax
Patients skip some or all of the adult-use cannabis tax in many states.
- Higher limits
Medical patients can usually buy and carry more than recreational buyers.
- Medical-only products
Some strengths and formulas are sold only behind the patient counter.
- Legal standing
Patient status can matter for housing, custody and some workplace rules.
Qualifying conditions in Alabama
Online evaluations across Alabama
- Huntsville
- Birmingham
- Montgomery
- Mobile
- Tuscaloosa
Alabama medical card questions
Can I get an Alabama medical marijuana card online?
Not the first time. Alabama requires an in-person exam for your first certification. Renewals can usually be done by video.
How much does a medical card cost in Alabama?
Two parts. Our evaluation starts at $79 and is charged only if you're approved. Alabama's own fee is $65, paid to the state.
How long does an Alabama medical card last?
1 year. You can usually renew online a few weeks before it expires, and we'll remind you.
How fast will I get my Alabama card?
The doctor files your certification after an approved visit. After that: set by the commission.
Can medical patients grow cannabis at home in Alabama?
No. Alabama doesn't allow medical patients to grow at home.
How much can a patient buy or carry in Alabama?
The patient limit is about 70 daily doses (no flower). Your dispensary tracks purchases against the state system.
Is recreational cannabis legal in Alabama?
No. In Alabama a medical card is the only legal way to buy cannabis at a dispensary.