HOW TO GET
A Maine Medical
Marijuana Card
Facts on this page were checked against official sources, including the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy and 22 M.R.S. chapter 558-C, by the Dr. Green Relief editorial team. Last reviewed November 5, 2026.
Maine does not issue patients a state card or keep a patient registry; the written certification from your provider is the credential. That paper is what most people mean by a Maine medical marijuana card. A Maine physician, certified nurse practitioner or physician associate issues it after a full assessment (22 M.R.S. 2423-B). You need to have lived in Maine for at least 30 days. Maine charges patients no state fee for the certification (22 M.R.S. 2425-A(10)(A)); the provider sets the visit fee. Your certification lasts the term the provider writes on it, up to one year.
Maine’s Credential Is the Written Certification, Not a State Card
The Office of Cannabis Policy, part of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, runs the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Program. It keeps no list of patients, and there is no state application for you to file (OCP FAQ).
Your provider prints the certification through the state’s online service on tamper-resistant state paper and may also give you a matching digital image (22 M.R.S. 2423-B(4)). In 2025, 808 medical providers were authorized to certify patients.
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Dr. Green Relief offers Maine patients a video evaluation for $79.
A Maine provider may certify you after a live, synchronous telehealth visit (22 M.R.S. 2423-B(9)); a provider who is not your primary care provider must see you in person first unless you have given them your primary care provider’s name and contact details (2423-B(2-C)).
If the provider issues a written certification, it states its term, which may not exceed one year. You then buy from a registered dispensary or caregiver; there is nothing to send to the state.
Maine lets only a Maine-licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner or physician associate issue your written certification (22 M.R.S. 2421-A(30)), and a provider who is not your primary care provider must see you in person unless you give them your primary care provider’s name and contact details (2423-B(2-C)), so before you book anywhere, confirm the provider you will see holds a Maine license.
| Fee | Amount | Term | Waiver or reduction | Who pays | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Green Relief video evaluation | $79 | Per evaluation | None stated | You, to Dr. Green Relief | Dr. Green Relief price list |
| Maine state charge for a patient certification | None: the state charges patients nothing | Certification lasts up to one year, set by the provider | Not applicable, as there is no state charge | No one | 22 M.R.S. 2425-A(10)(A); 2423-B(3) |
CONSULT A MAINE MEDICAL PROVIDER
See a Maine-licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner or physician associate (22 M.R.S. 2421-A(30)). The provider completes a full assessment of your medical history and explains the risks and benefits of medical cannabis. By telehealth, the visit must be live, and a provider who is not your primary care provider needs that provider’s name and contact details or an in-person visit (2423-B).
GET YOUR WRITTEN CERTIFICATION
If the provider certifies you, they issue the written certification through the state’s online certification service. It is printed on state tamper-resistant paper, may come with a digital image, and lasts the term the provider writes, never more than one year. Maine charges no state fee and has no state form for you to file.
USE YOUR CERTIFICATION IN MAINE
Buy from a registered dispensary or registered caregiver, up to 2 1/2 ounces in one transaction (22 M.R.S. 2428). You may also grow up to 6 mature plants, 12 immature plants and unlimited seedlings (2423-A(1)(B)). Show your certification if a law enforcement officer asks for it (2430-C(7)).
Qualifying Medical Conditions
Maine Medical Providers Who May Issue a Written Certification
Maine law calls the certifier a medical provider: a physician, a certified nurse practitioner or a physician associate (22 M.R.S. 2421-A(30), (37), (38)). Physicians and physician associates must be in good standing and hold a federal DEA registration. A provider certifying for the first time must complete a one-hour medical cannabis course within the prior 24 months (22 M.R.S. 2423-B(8)).
Maine Medical Marijuana Card Requirements
Who qualifies for a Maine medical marijuana card?
You qualify if you have lived in Maine for at least 30 days and a Maine medical provider certifies that you are likely to benefit. There is no condition list and no minimum age (22 M.R.S. 2423-B). Patients under 18 need extra steps, including a parent or guardian as one caregiver.
Do I need a primary care provider to get certified in Maine?
No, but it changes the visit. A provider who is not your primary care provider must see you in person before certifying unless you have given them your primary care provider’s name and contact details (22 M.R.S. 2423-B(2-C)). If you have given those details, a live telehealth visit is allowed (2423-B(9)).
What should I bring to my Maine appointment?
- A government photo ID. Maine law names no particular document to prove your 30 days of residency (22 M.R.S. 2421-A(39)), so ask the provider what they accept.
- Your primary care provider’s name and contact details, if the provider you see is not your primary care provider (22 M.R.S. 2423-B(2-C)).
- Medical records about your diagnosis or symptoms, because the provider must complete a full assessment of your medical history first.
- A list of the medicines you take now.
Records help the provider but do not decide certification.
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