Qualifying Conditions for a Medical Card in Arizona

The Qualifying Conditions for a Medical Marijuana Card in Arizona [2025]

Which documents should I submit with my Arizona medical marijuana card application?

Ensure you have all the required documents in digital format before starting your application. You’ll need to upload the following:

• Proof of identity and Arizona residency (choose one):
  • Arizona driver’s license
  • Arizona identification card
  • Arizona registry identification card
  • The photograph page in your U.S. passport
  • Birth certificate
  • U.S. Certificate of Naturalization
  • U.S. Certificate of Citizenship
• A passport-style photograph (taken within the last 60 days).
• A Medical Marijuana Patient Attestation (signed and dated).
• A Medical Marijuana Physician Certification Form (completed by an AZ MMJ doctor).
• Proof of SNAP participation (if applicable).

Review the Adult Patient Application Checklist in the resources section at the bottom of the page to confirm you have everything you need for your AZ medical card application.

Renewing Your AZ MMJ Card

Your Arizona medical marijuana card is valid for two years. The good news is that the renewal process is similar to your original application, with a few key updates required.

You can renew your card up to 90 days before it expires.

Note: Don’t accidentally use the new patient application when renewing. Use the renewal application instead to ensure you don’t lose any time on your current card.

Renewing your AZ medical card requires most of the same information as your original application. However, the following documents must be current:

• New physician certification
• Recent photo (taken within the last 60 days)
• New, signed Patient Attestation Form
• Current proof of SNAP eligibility (if you qualify for a discount)
• Updated ID (only if your name has changed)

It costs $150 to renew your AZ MMJ card or $75 with SNAP documentation.

Now that you know what you need to renew your medical card, follow the steps below to get started:

1. Book an appointment with one of our medical cannabis doctors.
2. Attend your AZ marijuana evaluation online over a video call.
3. Get certified for medical marijuana if you qualify.
4. Log in to your ADHS Individual Licensing Portal.
5. Select the renewal option.
6. Complete the application and upload your updated documents.
7. Pay the renewal fee.
8. Submit your application and wait for approval.

That’s it! Once approved, your new card will go into effect as soon as your current one expires.

Growing marijuana is legal in Arizona. However, the rules are different for medical patients and recreational users.

Requirements for medical marijuana cultivation

You can grow cannabis as a medical marijuana patient (or their caregiver) if all the following apply:

• You live more than 25 miles from a licensed dispensary.
• You requested cultivation rights on your application.
• The state approved your cultivation request.

If you qualify, your medical card will show your cultivation rights.

You can grow marijuana in Arizona as long as you’re 21 or older, regardless of how far you live from a dispensary.

You must follow these recreational cultivation rules:

• Grow a maximum of six (6) plants per person, with up to 12 plants total if multiple adults live in the home.
• Cultivate plants only at your primary residence.
• Keep plants in an enclosed, locked area such as a closet, room, or greenhouse.
• Use security measures to prevent access by minors.

Recreational cannabis growing offers more flexibility, while medical cultivation is location-dependent. Even so, Arizona medical marijuana cards offer more benefits than recreational cannabis.

Key Takeaways

• Arizona residency is required to qualify for a medical marijuana card.
• Certification from a medical marijuana doctor is necessary for a qualifying condition.
• Adults 18 and older and minors with a caregiver are eligible for a medical marijuana card.
• A $150 state fee applies for the Arizona medical marijuana card.