Michigan Medical Marijuana Card Renewal (2026 Guide)

Patients who hold a Michigan medical marijuana card must renew their registration through the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program (MMMP), administered by the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA), before their card expires.

Steps to Renew Your Michigan Medical Marijuana Card in 2026:

• Gather the required documentation and payment – Ensure you have:
1. A physician certification signed and dated within 6 months of the application date
2. A completed application packet
3. Proof of Michigan residency
4. A check or money order for $40 made payable to “State of Michigan-MMMP.”
5. If you are a legal guardian or hold Medical Durable Power of Attorney (MDPOA) for an applicant, include proof of legal guardianship or MDPOA with signatory authority
• Submit your application to the MMMP – Submit your renewal through the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program (MMMP) online portal. Mailing a paper application is only allowed in limited hardship cases, with forms directed to: Michigan Medical Marijuana Program, P.O. Box 30083, Lansing, MI 48909
• Wait for approval – Your card should be available 2 to 4 weeks after completing your renewal application.

Medical marijuana patients in Michigan must renew their medical marijuana cards every two years.

Patients should begin the renewal process six months before their current medical marijuana card expires. This ensures ample time for obtaining physician certification and completing the necessary paperwork.

The cost to renew a Michigan medical marijuana card is $40, payable by check or money order made out to ‘State of Michigan-MMMP.’ Applicants may also incur additional costs such as physician consultation fees and mailing costs if submitting a paper application. Our physician renewal consultation starts at $45 through medicalcardonline.org.

Yes. A registered cannabis patient in Michigan must get a certification from a licensed physician within six months before completing their medical marijuana card renewal application. Authorized certifying providers include Medical Doctors (MD), Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery (DO), and Expedited Medical Compact (EMC) professionals. Minors require certifications from two separate physicians.

Patients must obtain a new physician certification (issued within 6 months of application) and submit a renewal application through the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program (MMMP) portal. The $40 state fee must be paid by check or money order made payable to ‘State of Michigan-MMMP’.