HOW TO GET
A Connecticut Medical
Marijuana Card
Facts on this page were checked by the Dr. Green Relief editorial team against official sources. Last reviewed November 5, 2026.
To get a Connecticut medical marijuana card, you need a written certification from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse licensed in Connecticut (DCP requirements). The practitioner starts your application and you finish it with the Department of Consumer Protection, which charges nothing to register. Registration lasts as long as the certification: 6 months, 1 year, 18 months or 2 years.
Connecticut’s Card Is a DCP Registration Certificate
Connecticut runs its Medical Marijuana Program through the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), under chapter 420f of the General Statutes. What you receive is a medical marijuana registration certificate that DCP emails to you; nothing comes by mail. You can show it on your phone, print it from BizNet, or cut it out of the approval letter.
Your Connecticut Video Evaluation With Dr. Green Relief
Book a Connecticut video evaluation with Dr. Green Relief for $159. The $159 evaluation fee is Dr. Green Relief’s; Connecticut charges no fee to register as a patient.
Connecticut law lets a physician, physician assistant or APRN “issue a written certification to a qualifying patient and provide any follow-up care utilizing telehealth services,” as long as every other requirement is met (CGS 21a-408c(d)). In the visit, the practitioner reviews your history and your condition, then decides whether to certify you and for how long. If you are certified, the practitioner enters it online, and you finish your own registration on BizNet (DCP steps).
Connecticut allows a written certification by telehealth (CGS 21a-408c(d)), but only from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse licensed in Connecticut, and only a physician may certify glaucoma or a patient under 18, so before your visit, confirm the practitioner you will see holds a Connecticut license.
| Fee | Amount | Term | Waiver or reduction | Who pays | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Green Relief video evaluation | $159 | Per evaluation | None stated | You, to Dr. Green Relief | Set by Dr. Green Relief; not a state charge |
| Patient or caregiver registration with DCP, new or renewal | $0 | Lasts until your certification expires (6, 12, 18 or 24 months) | Not needed: Connecticut charges nothing | No one | DCP program page; Public Act 22-103 |
| Optional pharmacist temporary certification for a new adult patient, in person at the store | Up to $25 | Once; lasts up to 90 days | None stated | You, to the store | CGS 21a-408c(b)(3) |
GET A CONNECTICUT WRITTEN CERTIFICATION
See a physician, physician assistant or APRN who holds a Connecticut license and is treating you for a qualifying condition (DCP). Give them a working email address and phone number. If they certify you, they start your registration online; you cannot log in until they do.
FINISH YOUR REGISTRATION ON BIZNET
Create a BizNet account, verify your email, choose “I Am a Patient” and confirm your date of birth (DCP). Upload an unexpired photo ID and one computer-generated proof of your Connecticut address dated within 90 days, then answer the attestation questions. DCP says applications “can take 30 business days to process”.
RECEIVE YOUR CERTIFICATE BY EMAIL
When DCP approves you, your registration certificate arrives by email (DCP FAQ). Before your first purchase, call the dispensary facility or hybrid retailer you plan to use to book a first appointment. Bring the certificate and a government photo ID each time; your monthly allotment is 5.0 ounces of flower or its equivalent, and patient purchases are not taxed.
Qualifying Medical Conditions
Who May Issue a Connecticut Written Certification
Three kinds of licensed clinicians may certify in Connecticut: physicians, physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses (CGS 21a-408c). Each one needs an active Connecticut license and a Connecticut controlled substance registration. Each also needs a DEA registration “designated for the State of Connecticut” and must be registered with the state’s prescription monitoring program (DCP requirements). Physician assistants and APRNs may not certify glaucoma, and only a physician may certify a patient under 18.
Connecticut’s Medical Marijuana Program Requirements
Who qualifies for a Connecticut medical marijuana card?
You qualify if you live in Connecticut, have a condition on DCP’s list, and are certified by a Connecticut-licensed physician, physician assistant or APRN who treats you for it (DCP). You must also be 18 or older, an emancipated minor, or have written consent from a parent or guardian (CGS 21a-408). People confined in a Department of Correction facility do not qualify.
Do I have to live in Connecticut?
Yes. State law defines a qualifying patient as a person who “is a resident of Connecticut,” and DCP issues registrations only to residents (CGS 21a-408). You prove it with one computer-generated document showing your name and Connecticut address, dated within 90 days (DCP document list). Caregivers do not have to provide proof of Connecticut residency.
Can a patient under 18 be certified in Connecticut?
Yes, but only a physician may certify a minor, and products that are smoked, inhaled or vaporized are not allowed (CGS 21a-408d). DCP’s process uses two physicians: one certifies in the registry, and a physician who specializes in treating the condition provides a letter; one of the two must be the child’s primary care provider (DCP minors page). A parent or guardian registers as the caregiver, and DCP makes no ID card for the minor.
What should I bring to my appointment and my state application?
- An unexpired photo ID, such as a Connecticut or out-of-state driver’s license, a Connecticut ID, or a US passport or passport card (DCP list of accepted IDs).
- One computer-generated document with your name and Connecticut address, dated within 90 days, such as a utility bill, bank statement or pay stub, for the DCP application.
- A working email address and phone number to give your practitioner, since email is how DCP reaches you.
- Medical records about your qualifying condition and a list of the medicines you take now.
Records help your practitioner judge your condition; the practitioner alone decides whether to certify you.
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