How the online visit works in California
Check you're eligible
You need to live in California, be 18 or older (or apply with a guardian), and have a condition on the California Medical Marijuana ID Card Program list.See a California-licensed doctor
Meet by video for about 15 minutes. If you qualify, the doctor files your certification.Register with the state
Complete the California Medical Marijuana ID Card Program application and pay the Up to $100 (county) state fee. We walk you through it line by line.Buy from a licensed dispensary
Recommendation same day; county ID card optional. Bring your card and photo ID to any licensed medical dispensary in California.
What to have ready
- Photo ID
A driver's license or state ID card.
- Proof you live in California
Your license usually covers it. If not, a recent utility bill or lease.
- A phone or computer with a camera
Any modern browser works. No app to download.
- A quiet, private spot
Your visit is confidential — choose somewhere you can talk freely.
After the visit
Once you're certified, you finish the California Medical Marijuana ID Card Program application and pay the Up to $100 (county) state fee. Recommendation same day; county ID card optional. We stay with you until it's done.
Questions
Can I get a California medical marijuana card online?
Yes. California allows the certifying visit to happen by video for new patients and renewals. The doctor must hold a California medical license.
What do I need for the video visit?
A photo ID, proof that you live in California (your license usually works), a phone or computer with a camera, and a quiet private place.
Is an online certification as valid as an in-person one?
Yes — where California allows telehealth, the certification is the same one an in-office doctor would file.