Get Your Medical Marijuana Card in Boston With Our State-Certified Doctors

The documents you need are the same across Massachusetts. Grab a photo ID and proof of residency, and we handle the physician certification during your appointment.

• Government photo ID like a driver’s license, Massachusetts ID card, or passport showing your name and birth date
• Proof of residency such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, lease, or official mail from the past 60 days
• Physician certification that verifies your qualifying condition, which our doctors complete for you during your 5-minute video appointment
• State application fee of $50, or you can skip this fee if you receive MassHealth, SNAP, or SSI benefits by applying for a hardship waiver
• Medical records aren’t required, but bringing documentation about your condition helps your doctor understand your symptoms better
• For patients under 18, a parent or guardian must attend the appointment and register as your caregiver with the state
• After your appointment, we send your certification to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, and you’ll receive your card in 7-10 business days
• You can use your card at any licensed dispensary across Massachusetts, not just in Boston

To get a medical marijuana card in Boston, you need to meet a few requirements. Here’s what determines if you’re eligible.

• Residency: You must live in Massachusetts and show proof through a state ID, driver’s license, utility bill, or bank statement with your current address
• Age: You need to be 18 or older, though minors can qualify when a parent or legal guardian becomes their registered caregiver
• Qualifying Condition: You need a medical condition causing serious symptoms, including chronic pain, PTSD, cancer, HIV/AIDS, Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, and similar conditions
• Physician Certification: A Massachusetts-registered doctor evaluates your condition and symptoms, then certifies you if medical marijuana could help
• Symptom-Based Approval: Your symptoms matter more than your exact diagnosis, so conditions causing severe pain, nausea, seizures, or muscle spasms typically qualify even without a specific listed diagnosis

Most patients get approved without bringing any medical records. During your video appointment, the doctor will ask about your symptoms and how they affect your daily life, and that conversation is usually enough to determine if you qualify. If you have paperwork from previous doctor visits or diagnoses, feel free to mention it during the call, but it’s not required.

Medical marijuana comes in several forms at Boston dispensaries, giving you options based on your preferences and needs.

• Oils – These work in vape cartridges or you can take them by mouth, depending on what the product label says.
• Capsules – You swallow these just like regular pills, which makes dosing easy and consistent.
• Edibles – Gummies, baked goods, chocolates, and candies are all approved options.
• Topicals – Lotions, balms, and creams you rub directly on sore muscles or joints for localized relief.
• Tinctures – Liquid drops you put under your tongue. They usually work faster than edibles.
• Liquids – Drinkable cannabis products like infused beverages or syrups you mix into drinks.
• Dry flower – The actual cannabis plant you can smoke or vaporize. This is the most common form, with popular strains like Zkittlez available at most dispensaries.

Yes, as a medical marijuana cardholder in Boston, you can grow cannabis at home. Massachusetts law gives medical patients the right to grow their own supply without any approval beyond their medical card.

• Medical patient eligibility – You must be 18 or older and registered as a medical marijuana patient in Massachusetts. No extra cultivation permit is needed.
• Plant limits for medical patients – Medical cardholders can grow up to 12 flowering plants and 12 vegetative plants (24 total) at home for personal medical use.
• Recreational vs. medical growing – Adults 21 and older can grow up to 6 plants recreationally (12 per household max). Medical patients get higher limits with 24 plants allowed.
• No registration fee – There’s no extra cost or application beyond keeping your medical marijuana card active.
• Growing location requirements – Plants must be in an enclosed, locked space not visible from public areas without optical aids. An indoor grow room or locked closet works.
• Caregiver cultivation – Your registered caregiver can grow up to 12 flowering and 12 vegetative plants for you at their place, following the same rules.
• Storage requirements – Harvested cannabis over 1 ounce must be stored in a locked container at your home.
• Personal medical use only – Home-grown cannabis is for your personal medical use. Selling or giving it away breaks Massachusetts law.
• Local considerations – While state law allows home growing, check Boston city rules since local areas may have extra requirements about indoor growing.

Your medical marijuana card works in several other states through reciprocity agreements. New Hampshire offers full reciprocity, letting patients buy up to 2 ounces from dispensaries up to three times per year. Other states like Maine, Rhode Island, Nevada, Washington D.C., and New Mexico also recognize out-of-state cards. Oklahoma and Hawaii accept medical cards but require you to apply for a temporary visitor license first. Remember that transporting cannabis across state lines is still a federal crime, so buy at your destination. Check which states accept out-of-state medical marijuana cards to confirm current reciprocity laws before your trip.

Yes, every doctor we work with is state-licensed and registered with the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission to certify medical marijuana patients. We match you with an available certified doctor when you book your appointment, and although you can’t pick a specific one, all our providers meet Massachusetts state requirements and give you professional care.

• State certified: All our doctors are officially registered with the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission and authorized to certify medical marijuana patients.
• Condition expertise: Our doctors have plenty of experience evaluating qualifying medical conditions and recommending cannabis treatment.
• Judgment-free: Every doctor provides supportive consultations and takes time to address your specific health concerns.
• Licensed: Each doctor maintains an active Massachusetts medical license and follows all state certification standards.

If you prefer a doctor of a certain gender, need language help, or need accommodations, let us know before your appointment and we’ll do what we can to help.

Boston has plenty of dispensaries where you can use your MMJ card, and they’re scattered around the area so you shouldn’t have to go too far no matter which neighborhood you’re in. Here are some solid spots around Boston that patients rely on, plus what makes each one worth your time.

If you’re in Dorchester near the Savin Hill area or coming off the Red Line at Fields Corner, Ethos Dorchester (1365 Dorchester Avenue) is right on Dorchester Avenue not far from the Southeast Expressway. This dispensary is known for having a strong edibles menu and staff who’ll walk you through different product options, which really helps if you’re trying to figure out what works best for your symptoms.

Over in the South End near Back Bay, Berkshire Roots Boston is accessible whether you’re walking from the Orange Line at Tufts Medical Center or coming down Tremont Street from downtown. People mention this place for having a wide flower selection and a focus on patient education, so you’re getting guidance along with your products instead of just being rushed through.

If you’re heading north toward Leominster near the Mall at Whitney Field, Rev Clinics Leominster is right off Route 2 and easy to reach from Route 12 or if you’re coming up from Worcester on Route 190. This spot has built a reputation for consistent product availability and convenient parking, which matters when you don’t want to deal with city traffic or circling around looking for a spot.

And if you’re way out west near Greenfield in the Pioneer Valley, Patriot Care Greenfield serves patients in that area and is accessible from Route 91 or if you’re coming over from Route 2. They’re known for being approachable and having staff who take time to answer questions, especially if you’re newer to using your card and want some help figuring things out.

So whether you’re in Dorchester, the South End, heading up to Leominster, or out in the Greenfield area, you’ve got reliable dispensaries in Boston and the surrounding region to use your MMJ card without traveling too far. Always call ahead to confirm hours and check what they’ve got in stock, but these places should keep you covered around Massachusetts.