Get Your Medical Card

Are you interested in getting your medical card?

The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP) provides a safe and accessible program that meets the needs of patients and the public health and safety of all Mississippi residents.

Apply for your medical marijuana card:

Applications are now being accepted for:


  • Patients and caregivers: for the use of medical cannabis as directed by a medical professional.
  • Medical practitioners: to certify patients for medical cannabis use.
  • Facilities: cannabis cultivation, processing and testing
  • Services: cannabis transportation and waste disposal


Steps to Being Certified

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First, register with the online Portal.

Before entering an application, register with the Medical Cannabis Portal. You'll need a valid e-mail address to register, and you'll need to create an account name and password.

Set up your user name and password with our Portal before applying

Register Online

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Select a starting application type.

When you register with the Portal, choose the type of application you intend to make. (If you intend to make different types of applications, such as a business license and an individual license, you can add a second account later.)

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Verify your Portal registration.

You'll receive an e-mail message to confirm your registration. Follow its instructions to confirm your new.

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Start your application.

You'll be returned to the Portal to sign in with your new user name and password, and create your application. (Individuals must upload a photo.)

Go to Online Patient Portal

Detailed instructions can be found in the Portal user guide:

Online Portal User Guide

If You Are a Patient

Before you apply, visit a medical professional to be certified for medical cannabis use.

Steps to certification:


  • Visit a physician, nurse practitioner, or optometrist participating in the medical cannabis program.
  • The medical professional will determine whether you have a qualifying medical condition, and if so, register your certification for medical cannabis use with the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program.
  • Within 60 days of medical certification, apply to the Medical Cannabis Program as a patient, using our online form below. You'll receive an electronic identification card that can be used at a medical cannabis dispensary.


The Mississippi State Department of Health does not publish the names of individuals enrolled in the medical cannabis program.

Practitioner List

Contact Mississippi State Department of Health

General inquiries about the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program: MSMedicalCannabis@msdh.ms.gov

Patients, caregivers or practitioners: MCRegistration@msdh.ms.gov

Work permits (agents) or business licenses (cultivation, processing, disposal, commercial transportation, testing facilities): MCLicensing@msdh.ms.gov

E-mail updates about the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program: Subscribe

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