Get Your Michigan Medical Marijuana Card From State-Licensed Physicians

To apply for your MMJ card in Michigan, you need a valid state ID or driver’s license and a Healthcare Practitioner Certification Form from a licensed doctor. We provide the certification form during your appointment, and then you’ll submit everything through the state’s online portal along with proof of residency and the $40 state fee.

• Valid driver’s license or state ID card showing your current address
• Proof of residency if your ID doesn’t show your current address (utility bill, lease agreement, or bank statement from the last 60 days)
• Healthcare Practitioner Certification Form, which our doctors provide after your approval appointment
• $40 state application fee, paid online through the Medical Marijuana Program portal
• Email address to receive your temporary digital card and state communications
• Access to a computer or smartphone to complete the online application

You qualify for a Michigan medical marijuana card if you’re 18 or older, live in the state, and have a qualifying medical condition diagnosed by a licensed doctor. Conditions like chronic pain, PTSD, cancer, anxiety, arthritis, and many others make you eligible for certification.

• Residency: You must live in the state and provide proof with a driver’s license or state ID.
• Age: You must be 18 or older. Patients under 18 can qualify through a designated caregiver with parental consent.
• Qualifying Condition: You need a diagnosed condition recognized by the state program, including chronic pain, PTSD, cancer, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and multiple sclerosis.
• Doctor Certification: A state-licensed doctor must evaluate you and certify that medical cannabis could help your condition.

Michigan dispensaries carry every type of medical marijuana product you can think of, so you can find what works best for your condition and lifestyle. Here’s what you’ll see on the shelves once you get your card.

• Dry Flower: The cannabis buds you smoke or vaporize, available in different strains like Granddaddy Purple for different effects.
• Oils: These work in vape pens or can be taken by mouth, depending on the product type and what the label says.
• Edibles: Gummies, chocolates, baked goods, and candies that you eat, with effects that last longer than smoking.
• Tinctures: Liquid drops you place under your tongue for faster absorption, usually kicking in within 15-30 minutes.
• Capsules: Pills you swallow like any other medication, making dosing consistent and discreet.
• Topicals: Creams, lotions, and balms you apply directly to painful areas without any psychoactive effects.
• Concentrates: High-potency extracts like wax, shatter, or dabs for experienced users seeking strong relief.
• Beverages: Drinkable cannabis products like infused sodas, teas, or drink mixes.

Yes, you can grow up to 12 marijuana plants at home with your Michigan medical card, as long as you follow state regulations for secure cultivation.

• Medical Patients: Registered medical cardholders can grow up to 12 plants at their residence.
• Medical Caregivers: Registered caregivers can grow up to 12 plants for each patient they serve, with a maximum of 5 patients (60 plants total).
• Adult-Use (Recreational): Adults 21 and older can grow up to 12 plants per household without a medical card.
• Location Requirements: Plants must be grown in an enclosed, locked area that’s not visible to the public.
• Household Limits: The 12-plant limit for recreational use is per household, not per person. Medical patients each get their own 12-plant allowance.
• Personal Use Only: Homegrown marijuana is for personal use only. You cannot sell it, but you can give away up to 2.5 ounces to adults 21 or older.
• Storage Limits: You can keep up to 10 ounces of harvested marijuana at home, but any amount over 2.5 ounces must be stored in a locked, secure container.

Yes, Elevate Holistics works with state-licensed, certified medical marijuana doctors in Michigan. We match you with an available doctor based on your appointment time, and while you cannot select a doctor, all of our providers are:

• Registered with the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) and licensed to certify medical marijuana patients
• Qualified to evaluate conditions like chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, and other approved diagnoses
• Supportive in discussing your symptoms and treatment options during your visit

If you have preferences about gender, language, or need help with your appointment, let us know in advance and we’ll match you with the right provider.

Your medical marijuana card works at licensed dispensaries all over Michigan, so you’ve got plenty of options depending on where you are in the state. Whether you’re in Metro Detroit, West Michigan, or somewhere in between, there are places that cater to medical patients and keep good products in stock. Here are a few spots across different parts of the state that people rely on for their MMJ needs.

Up in Metro Detroit, Nature’s Remedy has multiple locations throughout the area, including spots in Ferndale, Millbury, and other Detroit suburbs. If you’re near I-75 or Eight Mile Road, you can find one of their locations. They’re known for keeping a good selection of flower strains and concentrates, plus they run regular deals for medical patients that help stretch your budget when you’re buying month to month.

Over in West Michigan, Cookies Grand Rapids (4420 Cascade Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546) sits on the southeast side near Cascade Road and just off I-96. It’s easy to reach if you’re coming from Kentwood, Wyoming, or even heading in from Lowell. This place carries the full Cookies lineup, so if you’re looking for strains like Gary Payton or Cheetah Piss that work for your symptoms, they have them for medical cardholders.

Down in Southwest Michigan, High Profile Cannabis (8127 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002) is located in Portage right on Westnedge Avenue near the border with Kalamazoo. If you’re driving up from Battle Creek or over from Paw Paw on I-94, this spot is right off the highway. People around here like them because they focus on patient education and take time to help you find the right product for whatever condition you’re treating, whether that’s chronic pain, anxiety, or sleep issues.

In Ann Arbor, you’ve got several medical dispensaries clustered around the downtown and campus areas. Information Entropy keeps an updated list of Ann Arbor dispensaries that accept medical cards, which is helpful since the city has quite a few options near U-M’s campus and along Stadium Boulevard or State Street. Most of these shops carry good edibles menus and tinctures alongside flower, which works well if you need dosing for medical use.

So whether you’re in the Detroit metro area, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, or Ann Arbor, you’ve got dispensaries ready to accept your MMJ card. Call ahead to confirm they’re still taking medical patients and check current hours, but these spots should keep you covered wherever you are in the state.