Frequently Asked Questions

Patients aged 65 or older now have two options for submitting their patient application. Patients can complete the medical marijuana application and have it signed by their Health Care Practitioner if they wish or complete the medical marijuana application and submit WITHOUT their Health Care Practitioner written certification. Patients must still complete the entire application and identify their medical condition to include, submitting a copy of their Delaware driver license or state issued ID.

• Upon verification of the information contained in an application submitted, the Department shall approve or deny a complete application within 45 calendar days of receipt.

• Yes. The Medical Marijuana Program will contact the health care practitioner that provided the written certification.

• The Medical Marijuana Program will not process an application unless it is complete. Your application will be returned with instructions for resubmission.

• How do I renew my Medical Marijuana card?
  The renewal process is exactly the same to include the cost of the application fee as when you first applied to the Medical Marijuana Program.
  • Applications may be completed online here. Please contact your health care practitioner and ask if they are enrolled in the Program to participate in the online application submissions.
  • Applicants may submit their renewal applications up to 90 days prior to your expiration date. Applications may be printed from the website here and mailed into the department. If requested, the department will mail or email an application to you.
  • If you choose to submit a paper application, completed applications can be mailed to:
  • Delaware Division of Public Health
    Medical Marijuana Program
    417 Federal St., Suite 140
    Dover, DE 19901

  ID Card questions:

  • How do I get a Medical Marijuana Card?
    • Complete the online or paper application and submit for review. Those applications meeting all of the required qualifications will be issued a Delaware Medical Marijuana Card.

    There is a $20.00 replacement fee for cards. In order to obtain your replacement card you can mail a request for a replacement card with the $20.00 fee to the below address. If you have any further questions you can contact the program. If you have any further questions you can contact the program.

    Medical Marijuana Program 417 Federal St. Dover, DE 19901
    • Contact the Medical Marijuana Program as soon as possible. The Medical Marijuana Program staff will send you a corrected registry card at no charge.
    • No. When your card expires, the legal protection offered by the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act is expired. You may still submit a renewal application.

    Questions about medical conditions:

    • What are the qualifying conditions?
      • Recently the debilitating medical condition list has been removed. The removal of the list allows Health Care Practitioners to decide if the patient has a diagnosed medical condition for which they believe would receive therapeutic or palliative benefit from the use of marijuana.
      • The removal of the debilitating medical condition list allows for health care providers to decide if the patient has a diagnosed medical condition for which they would receive therapeutic or palliative benefit from the use of marijuana.
      • Which medical health care practitioner can certify me for medical marijuana?
        • Your health care practitioner MUST be licensed to practice in Delaware and be a MD (Medical Doctor) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic medicine) APRN (Advanced Practice RN), or PA (Physician Assistant). The health care practitioner must also have a bona fide relationship with the patient they are certifying for medical marijuana.
        • The Medical Marijuana Program is not authorized to give out health care practitioner information. Ideally, the health care practitioner that you normally see for your condition should be the one certifying you for the program.
        • No. Health care practitioners are not required to certify patients.
        • The removal of the debilitating medical condition list allows for health care providers to decide if the patient has a diagnosed medical condition for which they would receive therapeutic or palliative benefit from the use of marijuana.
        • The health care practitioner certification and completed application must be to the Medical Marijuana Program within 90 days of the health care practitioner's signature.

        Dispensary questions:

        • Do I have to buy my marijuana from one of the dispensaries?
          • Yes. To be protected under the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act, your marijuana must be labeled from one of the authorized dispensaries.
          • No. Patients and caregivers are not authorized to grow or cultivate marijuana.
          • Patients are authorized to purchase three ounces of usable marijuana every 14 days, for a total of six ounces per month.
          • Contact your insurance provider or Medicaid official for an answer.

          I have a medical marijuana card from another state, can I purchase marijuana from a dispensary in Delaware?

          ​ Yes, out of state medical marijuana patients can make purchases from Delaware medical marijuana dispensaries.

          When you arrive at a Delaware dispensary, the dispensary staff will give you a QR code to scan, which will take you to a web page to complete the out of state application. You will be required to upload a picture of your state driver license and current medical marijuana ID card, to include making a payment. Once completed, you will immediately receive a link to download your out of state ID card which will allow you to make a purchase. Your new out of state ID card will have the same expiration date as your current state medical marijuana ID card. Go to https://delaware.biotrackthc.net/patients/actions/?action=application.

          Designated caregiver questions:

          • What is a designated caregiver?
            • A designated caregiver is a person who is selected by a qualifying patient as the person authorized, on the patients behalf, to possess, obtain from an authorized dispensary, dispense and assist in the administration of medical marijuana. Caregivers must apply for a registry card and obtain a State and Federal background check which is good for three years. A caregiver is issued an identification card which allows them to purchase up to three ounces of medical marijuana on behalf of their patient. It is not legal for caregivers to consume medical marijuana.
            • Complete the designated caregiver application here, or print a copy here to be mailed in.
            • Yes. Qualified pediatric patients under the age of 18 cannot purchase medical marijuana from the dispensary. The parent or legal guardian will get a Responsible Party ID card which will authorize them to purchase medical marijuana for their child.
            • Yes. A caregiver may have up to five patients and will be required to have an ID for each patient.
            • Yes. A caregiver may be a registered qualifying patient.

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