How to get a medical card in Hawaii
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Check you're eligible
You need to live in Hawaii, be 18 or older (or apply with a guardian), and have a condition on the Hawaii Medical Cannabis Registry list. -
See a Hawaii-licensed doctor
Meet by video for about 15 minutes. If you qualify, the doctor files your certification. -
Register with the state
Complete the Hawaii Medical Cannabis Registry application and pay the $38.50 state fee. We walk you through it line by line. -
Buy from a licensed dispensary
Often within days online. Bring your card and photo ID to any licensed medical dispensary in Hawaii.
Can you see a doctor online in Hawaii?
Yes. Hawaii allows the certifying visit by video for new patients and renewals. Your doctor must hold a Hawaii medical license — every doctor we match you with does.
What it costs in Hawaii
Doctor's evaluation
from $79
Charged only if you're approved
Hawaii state fee
$38.50
Paid to the state, not to us
A card is the only legal way to buy in Hawaii
- 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 Hawaii
Online evaluations across Hawaii
- Honolulu
- Hilo
- Kailua
- Kapolei
- Kahului
Hawaii medical card questions
Can I get a Hawaii medical marijuana card online?
Yes. Hawaii allows the certifying visit to happen by video for new patients and renewals. The doctor must hold a Hawaii medical license.
How much does a medical card cost in Hawaii?
Two parts. Our evaluation starts at $79 and is charged only if you're approved. Hawaii's own fee is $38.50, paid to the state.
How long does a Hawaii 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 Hawaii card?
The doctor files your certification after an approved visit. After that: often within days online.
Can medical patients grow cannabis at home in Hawaii?
Yes — up to 10 plants, under the state's rules.
How much can a patient buy or carry in Hawaii?
The patient limit is about 4 oz per 15 days. Your dispensary tracks purchases against the state system.
Is recreational cannabis legal in Hawaii?
No. In Hawaii a medical card is the only legal way to buy cannabis at a dispensary.