Minneapolis MN Medical Marijuana Cards From State-Licensed Physicians

Applying for your medical marijuana card is simple. You only need identification and the medical certification we give you after your consultation. The state cut out the unnecessary paperwork so you can get approved without dealing with a bunch of hoops.

• A photo ID that proves residency (your driver’s license, state ID, or passport works fine).
• Your doctor certification, which shows up in your inbox right after our 5 minute call.
• An email account to receive your state enrollment link and approval confirmation.
• A device with a camera to photograph your ID during the online application.

Here’s what you won’t need – previous medical records, referral letters, pharmacy receipts, or documentation of failed treatments. We focus on your current health and symptoms, so we can certify you without making you dig up years of paperwork.

You qualify for a medical marijuana card if you’re 18 or older, live in Minnesota, and have a diagnosed condition causing chronic symptoms that affect your daily life. Most patients with ongoing pain, anxiety, PTSD, or other persistent medical issues get approved.

• Residency – You must be a resident with proof like a state ID, driver’s license, utility bill, or lease showing your current address.
• Age – You need to be 18 years or older to apply yourself. Patients under 18 can qualify with a registered caregiver who handles their card.
• Qualifying Condition – You need a diagnosed medical condition the state recognizes, such as chronic pain, PTSD, cancer, epilepsy, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, and other ongoing conditions that impact your health.

Our licensed doctors evaluate your symptoms and medical history during your appointment, then certify you if they think medical cannabis can help your condition.

No, you don’t need medical records to get your medical marijuana card approved. Our doctors want to hear from you about what you’re dealing with right now and how your symptoms affect you every day. That real conversation during your video appointment is what they use to decide if cannabis can help. If you happen to have old records sitting around, bring them, but don’t stress if you don’t.

Minneapolis dispensaries carry all state-approved medical marijuana product types, giving you plenty of options to find what works for your symptoms. Once you have your medical card, you can purchase any of these seven product forms.

• Oils – Use these in vape pens or take them by mouth, depending on how you prefer to take your medicine.
• Capsules – Swallow these like any other pill for the same dose every time.
• Edibles – Gummies, brownies, and candies that provide relief lasting several hours longer than smoking.
• Topicals – Creams, lotions, and balms you rub on painful areas without feeling any high or psychoactive effects.
• Tinctures – Drops you place under your tongue that work faster than edibles and give you more control over your dose.
• Liquids – Drinkable cannabis like infused drinks or syrups you add to water, juice, or other beverages.
• Dry flower – The actual cannabis buds you smoke or vaporize, which most experienced patients prefer.

Yes, Minneapolis residents 21 and older can legally grow marijuana at home under Minnesota state law, with or without a medical card.

• Age limit – Home cultivation is only legal for adults 21 years of age or older.
• Plant allowance – You may grow 8 plants maximum per residence, with no more than 4 mature, flowering plants at the same time.
• Growing space – Plants must be kept in a locked, enclosed area not visible to the public or neighboring properties.
• Residence rule – The 8-plant maximum applies per household address, regardless of the number of adults living there.
• Legal use – Homegrown cannabis is for personal use only. Sales are illegal, but gifting to adults 21 or older is permitted.
• Home storage – Store harvested cannabis exceeding the 2-ounce public limit at your private residence, up to 2 pounds.

Your MN card won’t work in other states because there aren’t any reciprocity deals set up yet. You also can’t take your cannabis across state lines, even to legal states, since federal law still says that’s illegal. If you’re visiting another state with medical marijuana, check if they accept cards from out-of-state patients before you go.

Yes. Every appointment through Elevate Holistics in Minnesota is with a legitimate, state-licensed doctor officially certified by the MN Medical Cannabis Program.

• Licensed and registered with the state Department of Health Medical Cannabis Program
• Qualified to evaluate all medical conditions recognized under state law
• Experienced in certifying patients for medical marijuana cards
• Available to answer your questions and discuss your symptoms during the appointment

If you prefer a doctor of a certain gender or need someone who speaks a specific language, let us know when you schedule and we’ll try to accommodate your request.

Minneapolis has a few reliable spots where patients can use their medical marijuana cards without leaving the city. If you’re wondering which dispensaries make it easiest for locals to get what they need, here are the main ones patients around town depend on.

Right in the heart of downtown, Green Goods Minneapolis (207 South 9th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402) sits just off Nicollet Mall and a short walk from the Light Rail stop on 5th Street. It’s close to the IDS Center and Target headquarters, so it’s convenient if you work or live in the downtown core. People like this dispensary for its welcoming staff, clean setup, and variety of medical products including tinctures, edibles, and flower.

If you’re on the north side, RISE Brooklyn Park (8016 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445) is just a short drive up I-94 or Highway 169 from Minneapolis. While it’s technically outside city limits, many Minneapolis cardholders use it because it keeps a wide range of medical strains and staff who know how to match products with qualifying conditions. It’s one of the easier options if you live near North Loop or Camden and want a quick trip.

So whether you’re near downtown Minneapolis, out by Nokomis, or on the north side close to Brooklyn Park, you’ve got dependable options for using your MMJ card. Always double-check hours before heading in, but these dispensaries make staying local and legal simple.