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California medical marijuana is available to anyone who has a medical marijuana card. To get a card, your doctor will need to diagnose you with a medical condition and approve the use of medical marijuana for treatment.
These are the conditions that qualify for the California medical marijuana program, according to the law:
Persistent muscle spasms (including spasms associated with multiple sclerosis)
Seizures (including epileptic seizures)
Severe nausea
Any other chronic or persistent medical symptom that affects someone’s ability to conduct major life activities.
First, know that you must be at least 18 years old. If you’re under 18, your parent or legal guardian must approve, unless they are emancipated or declared self-sufficient status.
You must provide some proof of your identity, such as your California driver’s license or some other government-issued identification card.
You must be a resident of California and provide proof of residency through either a rental or mortgage agreement, utility bill or California DMV motor vehicle registration.
You must be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition (listed above).
You must provide written documentation from a physician that medical marijuana is appropriate for treating a documented medical condition.
You must apply in person for a medical marijuana identification card at their county office. Submit the official program application along with your doctor’s recommendation. You may also use a version written in Spanish.
In person, you must submit an application and:
The county has 30 days to verify a patient or primary caregiver’s application. Once the county has verified an application county staffers have five days to provide a patient with his or her medical marijuana card. In total, it can take up to 35 days to receive your card after you apply.
California became the first state in the nation to allow residents to use marijuana for medical purposes in 1996.
Today, anyone over the age of 18 can purchase marijuana from a licensed retail dispensary. Even so, many people choose to join California’s medical marijuana program for tax breaks and other benefits.
If you’re interested in obtaining a medical marijuana card, there are a few things you need to do to get started.
In order to get a California medical marijuana card, you’ll need to first consult with your doctor.
Your doctor must diagnose you with a qualifying medical condition and recommend the use of medical marijuana for treatment. He or she must note this in your medical records and fill out a form for you to submit along with your California medical marijuana application.
Looking for a new doctor? Patients can use our database of certified physicians to find a California doctor or utilize our telemedicine services to start talking to a physician right away.
Our list is always growing to accommodate the patient base in California, so check back regularly for data about physicians closeby.
Rules governing telemedicine in California for prescribing medical marijuana are changing. Patients interested in getting a medical marijuana evaluation conducted in the privacy of their own home or location of their choosing, can access it via a secure real-time, live-video connection here: https://www.marijuanadoctors.com/medical-marijuana-doctors/medical-marijuana-telemedicine-portal/
When you work with us at MarijuanaDoctors.com, you’ll have access to:
A Nationwide Network of Caring Physicians – We maintain a large database of strictly vetted physicians who are certified to practice in the Golden State. These physicians are easily accessible by appointment as well as online through the telemedicine portal. What this means is that we can get you connected to a highly-qualified physician at the click of a mouse, making the process much easier for you. Our portal also helps doctors manage their appointments more effectively, preventing the need for patients to endure long waits at the doctor’s office for an appointment.
Resources Just a Click Away – State regulations require patients to present a written certification from a qualified physician when applying for a California marijuana card. Rather than having to traverse the area looking for this documentation, our online portal puts all the resources you need at your fingertips.
Virtual Doctor Visits Made Easy – When you’re ready for follow-up visits, you don’t need to leave the comfort of your home. The Telehealth portal replaces the need to physically visit a doctor with an online appointment that is just as insightful for the patient and the doctor.
Rigorous Vetting – The physicians in our portal are the very best at what they do. This is because we are very cautious about the professionals we work with. These physicians are vetted rigorously to ensure they can provide compassionate health care with the utmost consideration for your condition. They also uphold the highest standards of privacy and confidentiality, ensuring your medical records are sealed and secure.
Joining California’s medical marijuana program is not free. Luckily, California laws limit the application fees to $100 (or $50 for Medi-Cal beneficiaries).
Application fees for joining California’s medical marijuana program vary from county to county. Contact your county office to learn the fee you’ll need to pay when you submit your application.
If your application for a California medical marijuana card is denied, you can submit an appeal at no extra cost. You have 30 days to complete and submit an appeals form to the California Department of Public Health. Send a copy of your completed form and a copy of your denial letter to:
California Department of Public Health
Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program
Attention: Appeals
P.O. Box 997410, MS 5202
Sacramento, CA 95899-7410
Once your appeal is reviewed, the public health department’s decision is final.
Alameda County
Alameda County Public Health Department
1000 Broadway, Suite 500
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 268-2977
Business Hours:
By Appointment Only
Alpine County
Health and Human Services
75-B Diamond Valley Road
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2146
Business Hours:
Monday, 1pm – 4:30pm
Wednesday, 1pm – 4:30pm
Friday, 1pm – 4:30pm
By Appointment Only
Amador County
Amador County Public Health Department
10877 Conductor Blvd., Suite 400
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 223-6407
Business Hours:
Thursday, 1pm – 4pm
Butte County
Department of Public Health
202 Mira Loma Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-7700
Business Hours:
Thursday, 10am – 2pm
Calaveras County
Department of Public Health
700 Mountain Ranch Road, Suite C
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-6460
Business Hours:
By Appointment Only
Colusa County
Colusa County Health and Human Services
251 E Webster Street
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-0380
Contra Costa County
Department of Public Health
10 Douglas Drive, Suite 220
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-1126
Business Hours:
By Appointment Only
Del Norte County
Department of Health & Social Services
880 Northcrest Drive
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-3191
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 12pm; 1pm – 5pm
El Dorado County
Department of Public Health Emergency Medical Services Agency
931 Spring Street
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 621-6500
Business Hours: 8am – 5pm
By Appointment Only
Fresno County
Fresno County Health Department
1221 Fulton Street, Office 128
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 600-3434
By Appointment only
Friday, 9:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Glenn County
Health Service Agency
240 N. Villa Ave
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6588
Business Hours:
By Appointment Only
Humboldt County
Department of Public Health
529 I Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-6200
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Imperial County
Department of Public Health
935 Broadway
El Centro, CA 92243
(442) 265-1444
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm; 1pm – 4pm
Inyo County
Health and Human Services
207 A W. South Street
Bishop, CA 95314
(760) 873-7868
Business Hours:
By Appointment Only
Kern County
Department of Public Health
1800 Mount Vernon Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 321-3000
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Kings County
Department of Public Health – Vital Statistics
330 Campus Drive
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3211
Business Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8am – 4pm
Lake County
Health Services Department
922 Bevins Court
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 263-1090
Business Hours:
Tuesday, 10am – 12pm
Thursday, 10am – 12pm
Lassen County
Lassen County Public Health
1445 Paul Bunyan Road
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-8183
Business Hours:
Tuesday, 1pm – 4pm
Los Angeles County
L.A. County Department of Public Health
Environmental Health
5050 Commerce Drive
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Phone: (866) 621-2204
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm
Madera County
County Public Health Department
14215 Road 28
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-7893
Business Hours:
Mondays, 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Marin County
Department of Health & Human Services
Office of Vital Records
10 North San Pedro Road, Room 1014
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 473-3288
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm; 1pm – 4pm
Mariposa County
Mariposa County Health Department
5085 Bullion Street
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 966-3689
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Thursday, by appointment only
Mendocino County
Department of Public Health
1120 South Dora Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-2784
Business Hours:
Tuesday, 2pm – 6pm
Thursday, by appointment only
Merced County
Department of Public Health
260 East 15th Street
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 381-1015
Business Hours:
Los Banos: Tuesday, 1pm – 4pm
Merced: Wednesday, 9am – 4pm
Modoc County
Department of Public Health
441 North Main Street
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-6311
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm
By Appointment Only
Mono County
Mono County Health Department
437 Old Mammoth Road, #Q
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 924-1830
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5pm
By Appointment Only
Monterey County
Monterey County Health Department
Vital Records
1270 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-4520
Business Hours:
By Appointment Only
Napa County
Department of Public Health
2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Bldg. B
Napa, CA 94588
(707) 253-4506
Business Hours:
Thursday, 2pm-4pm
By Appointment Only
Nevada County
Department of Public Health
500 Crown Point Circle, Ste. 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 265-1450
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
By Appointment Only
Orange County
Health Care Agency
Office of Vital Records
200 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Suite 100-B
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 480-6717
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 12pm; 1pm – 4pm
Placer County
Community Health
11484 B Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-7158
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 11:30am; 1pm – 4:30pm
By Appointment Only
Plumas County
Public Health Agency
270 County Hospital Road, Suite 111
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6330
Business Hours:
By Appointment Only
Riverside County
Department of Public Health
4065 County Circle Drive, 2nd Floor Room 207
Riverside, CA 92503
(888) 358-7932
Business Hours:
Monday – Wednesday
7:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Sacramento County
Department of Health and Human Services
7001 A East Parkway, Suite 650
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 875-5345
Wednesday, 9am – 4pm
Friday, 9am – 4pm
By Appointment Only
San Benito County
Department of Health & Human Services
351 Tres Pinos Road, #A-202
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5367
Business Hours:
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1:30pm – 4pm
San Bernardino County
Department of Public Health
340 North Mountain View Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92415
(800) 782-4264
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
By Appointment Only
San Diego County
Public Health Services
3851 Rosecrans Street, Suite 802
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 692-5723
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm
San Francisco County
Department of Public Health
101 Grove Street, Room 105
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 206-5555
Business Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Only, 1pm – 4pm
San Joaquin County
Public Health Services
1601 E. Hazelton Avenue
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 468-3404
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
By appointment only
San Luis Obispo County
Department of Public Health
2191 Johnson Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 781-5514
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm
San Mateo County
Health System
Office of Vital Statistics
225 37th Avenue, Room 11
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 573-2395
Business Hours:
Monday – Wednesday, 8am – 5pm
Thursday, 8am – 4pm
Friday, 8am – 5pm
Santa Barbara County
Department of Public Health
345 Camino Del Remedio, Room 320
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 681-5150
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 11am; 1pm – 4pm
By Appointment Only
Santa Clara County
Department of Public Health
976 Lenzen Avenue, Second Floor
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 792-5065
Business Hours:
By Appointment Only
Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency
Medical Marijuana Program
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 454-3431
Call for appointment and directions
Business Hours:
Tuesday, 1pm – 4pm
Wednesday, 1pm – 4pm
Shasta County
Health and Human Sevices
Office of the Director
2615 Breslauer Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-3689 Business Hours:
By Appointment Only
Sierra County
Department of Health
202 Front Street
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-6701
Business Hours:
By Appointment Only
Siskiyou County
County Public Health and Community Development
806 South Main Street
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 841-2134
Business Hours:
By Appointment Only
Solano County
Department of Public Health
275 Beck Avenue, MS 5-185
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 784-8060
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 3:30pm
Sonoma County
Department of Health Services
415 Humboldt Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 565-4442
Business Hours:
Wednesday, 9am – 3pm
Thursday, 9am – 3pm
Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County Health Services Agency, Public Health
820 Scenic Drive
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-7191
Business Hours:
Thursday, 2pm – 4pm
By Appointment Only
Sutter County
Health and Human Services
1445 Veterans Memorial Circle
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-7215
Business Hours:
Tuesday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
By Appointment Only
Tehama County
Health Services Agency
818 Main Street
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-8491
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Trinity County
Department of Health & Human Services
1 Industrial Parkway
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-8209
Business Hours:
By Appointment Only
Tulare County
Department of Public Health
1150 South K Street
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-5710
Business Hours:
By Appointment Only
Tuolumne County
Department of Health
20111 Cedar Road N
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-7401
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Ventura County
Ventura County Public Health
2220 East Gonzales Road Suite 200
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-5301
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
By Appointment Only
Yolo County
Department of Health
137 North Cottonwood Street, Suite 2100
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 666-8680
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Yuba County
Yuba County Health and Human Services
5730 Packard Avenue 100
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6366
Business Hours:
By Appointment Only
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