How the online visit works in Illinois
Check you're eligible
You need to live in Illinois, be 18 or older (or apply with a guardian), and have a condition on the Illinois Medical Cannabis Patient Program list.See an Illinois-licensed doctor
Meet by video for about 15 minutes. If you qualify, the doctor files your certification.Register with the state
Complete the Illinois Medical Cannabis Patient Program application and pay the $50–$125 state fee. We walk you through it line by line.Buy from a licensed dispensary
Provisional access while the card is processed. Bring your card and photo ID to any licensed medical dispensary in Illinois.
What to have ready
- Photo ID
A driver's license or state ID card.
- Proof you live in Illinois
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 Illinois Medical Cannabis Patient Program application and pay the $50–$125 state fee. Provisional access while the card is processed. We stay with you until it's done.
Questions
Can I get an Illinois medical marijuana card online?
Yes. Illinois allows the certifying visit to happen by video for new patients and renewals. The doctor must hold an Illinois medical license.
What do I need for the video visit?
A photo ID, proof that you live in Illinois (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 Illinois allows telehealth, the certification is the same one an in-office doctor would file.