Oregon Health Authority : New Patients : Medical Marijuana : State Of Oregon

Individuals with a qualifying medical condition and a recommendation for medical marijuana from an attending physician may apply for a medical marijuana card.

How to Apply

Before you apply To apply online To apply by mail What to submit Information for Veterans Need some help? Read through this page to learn about the application process. What you need to submit if you choose to apply. - Review our frequently asked questions. Review the OMMP cardholder fees. Reduced fee options. - Learn about OMMP rules and statutes.
Designating a grower and grow site? The grow site fee is $200. Is paid by the grower. Growers will be notified by the OMMP to pay after the patient submits a new or renewal application.

To apply online

- Create an account and apply online at: ommpsystem.oregon.gov. - Submit all of the items listed in the box below.

- Once you have submitted a complete application, you can print your 30-day receipt.
Need help? Check out the training and help resources for the online system.

To apply by mail

- Submit the items listed in the box below to OHA/OMMP, P.O. Box 14450, Portland, OR 97293-0450
What to submit

OMMP Application Form and Instructions

Attending Physician's Statement

This form must be signed by the physician within 90 days of the application date.

If an Attending Physician's Statement is not received with the application, the applicant is NOT LEGALLY PROTECTED under the OMMA.

Copies of current valid photo ID

Include copies of ID for the patient and for any designated caregivers and growers. Patients must be Oregon residents.

View samples of valid ID (pdf)

Fee payment

If you apply by mail, make check or money order payable to OHA/OMMP. Do not send cash.

OMMP has several reduced fee options available.

View cardholder fees

If you are submitting an application for a minor, complete the Minor Declaration Form

Download form (pdf)

**Please keep a copy of your application materials.**

30-day Receipt Information - OMMP will issue the patient listed on the application a 30-day receipt, which has the same legal effect as a registry ID card for 30 days, if a complete application is submitted. This receipt allows the patient to possess up to 24 ounces of marijuana. Purchase marijuana items from OMMP medical marijuana dispensaries. In additional, a patient is also able to purchase from OLCC retail shops marijuana items tax free. If the patient applied online, the receipts can be printed after you submit your application.

Information for Veterans

To qualify for Veteran status under OMMP, a patient application needs to include sufficient proof of having served in the Armed Forces. This includes but is not limited to the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Reserved Duty and National Guard.

Examples of proof

- A photocopy of your valid ID showing your Veteran status; - DD214 or DD215 from Veteran’s Administration; - Benefits Statement; - Military ID.
Please note: The OMMP cannot accept an NGB22 form as proof.

You must also submit

In addition, Veterans need to submit all items listed above in the What to Submit section on this page. This includes the attending physician statement (APS) for a new patient application. If the Veteran will be their own grower or does not list a grower. Submits proof of having served in the Armed Forces of the United States the application fee will be $20.

Need some help?

- Applying online? Get help using the online application system. - Eligible for a reduced fee? Examples of the proof you need are listed below:

Proof for OHP Reduced Fee (pdf) Proof for SNAP Reduced Fee (pdf) Proof for SSI Reduced Fee (pdf)
If you have more questions, please call our Customer Service line at 971-673-1234 (12:00 - 4:00 PM, Mon-Fri).

If you would like someone to call on your behalf and discuss your registration information over the phone, submit the Verbal Release of Information form (pdf) and we would be happy to accommodate you.

After you apply

After you submit your application, OMMP staff will:

- Verify the information contained in your application. - Conduct a criminal background check on the grower if a grower is being designated. - Notify the grower that the $200 grow site fee is due, if applicable.
If all application requirements are met:

- Your card and your caregiver's card (if you designated a caregiver) will be mailed to you. - If you designated a grower, the grower card will be mailed separately to the grower after the grower pays the grow site registration fee.
If all application requirements are NOT met:

- OMMP staff will send you an "Incomplete Letter" to let you know what needs to be submitted to complete your application. You will have 14 days from the date of the letter to get the missing application materials to OMMP. If the missing application materials are not submitted within the 14 days, your application may be rejected.
Please do not call to check your status prior to 30 days from the date we receive your application. The processing of applications takes time, and the same staff who review your application also answer the phones. The more calls we receive, the slower we process applications.