Georgia Medical Cannabis Patient Guide
New to Georgia's medical cannabis program? People often search for a Georgia medical marijuana card, while the state officially calls it a Medical Cannabis Card. This guide explains the application process, qualifying conditions, where registered patients can purchase regulated products, and important patient rules.
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New to Georgia's medical cannabis program? Explore the topics below to understand the basic process and find helpful resources.
How the Process Works
How to get a Georgia medical cannabis or medical marijuana card.
Qualifying Conditions
See the current conditions Georgia lists for the program.
Documents to Have Ready
Identification and proof of Georgia residency basics.
Where to Purchase
Licensed dispensaries and qualifying independent pharmacies.
Products & Possession
What products are allowed and how much a patient may possess.
Common Questions
Straight answers to frequently asked patient questions.
How to Get a Georgia Medical Cannabis / Medical Marijuana Card
A clear overview of the official Georgia Medical Cannabis Patient Registry process.
Check Whether You May Qualify
Georgia requires a patient to have a qualifying condition and meet the applicable program requirements.
Meet With a Qualifying Georgia Physician
A fully licensed physician whose principal practice location is in Georgia must certify the patient. Physicians are not required to certify a patient. Certification is based on the physician's medical judgment.
Your Physician Submits the Information
The physician enters the required patient information and documentation into the Georgia Medical Cannabis Patient Registry.
DPH Reviews the Submission
The Georgia Department of Public Health verifies the information and may request additional documentation if necessary.
Pay for Your Medical Cannabis Card
If the information is verified, DPH emails the patient instructions for paying for the card. The state card fee is $30 per card. Paying through DPH's online payment portal adds a $3.75 service fee. Patients who cannot use the portal or do not have email may instead mail a $30 money order to DPH's Medical Cannabis Program. Payment must be submitted within 60 days. Physician or provider charges are separate from these state fees and may vary.
Receive and Maintain Your Card
The Medical Cannabis card is currently valid for five years, and the expiration date is printed on the front of the card. Separately, your physician must complete an Annual Medical Cannabis Certification, so a five-year card does not remove the yearly physician certification requirement. When the card itself expires, DPH says to consult your physician to renew it.
Important Note
Exact requirements and procedures can change. Confirm them with official Georgia sources and a qualified healthcare professional.
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Timing, Card Status & Delivery
- DPH asks patients to allow up to 10 business days from the time payment is processed to receive the card. Timing is not guaranteed.
- Cards are shipped by UPS to the mailing address on file, and a signature is required. After three delivery attempts, the package is returned to DPH and you must contact DPH to have it shipped again.
- If you do not have a permanent or secure home address, or you use a P.O. Box, DPH ships the card to the health department location nearest your residence and contacts you when it is ready. You will need valid identification to pick it up.
- Payment must be submitted within 60 days. After 60 days, the card is cancelled and you will need to contact your physician to reinstate it.
Qualifying Conditions
Georgia currently lists the following qualifying conditions for the Medical Cannabis Patient Registry.
Current Georgia DPH Conditions
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Alzheimer's disease
- Autism spectrum disorder, when diagnosed for a patient who is at least 18 years of age, or severe autism, when diagnosed for a patient who is less than 18 years of age
- Cancer, except skin cancer unless it is metastatic skin cancer
- Epidermolysis bullosa
- Patient participating in an inpatient or outpatient hospice program
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), when diagnosed as stage III
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Intractable pain
- Lupus
- Mitochondrial disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson's disease
- Severe peripheral neuropathy
- Post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from direct exposure to or witnessing trauma, for a patient at least 18 years old
- Seizure disorders related to epilepsy or trauma-related head injuries
- Sickle cell disease
- Tourette's syndrome
Physician Judgment Matters
Some qualifying conditions have specific age, diagnosis, severity, or other legal requirements. A physician determines whether a patient's medical condition meets Georgia's certification requirements.
What Documents Should I Have Ready?
For most Georgia residents, a current Georgia driver's license or Georgia state-issued ID showing their current address is the main document to have ready.
Identification & Georgia Residency
A current Georgia driver's license or Georgia state-issued ID showing your current Georgia address generally satisfies both the identification and Georgia residency documentation requirements.
If your identification does not show your current Georgia address, additional documentation showing your full name and current street address may be required.
Where Can Registered Patients Purchase Medical Cannabis?
Registered patients with an active Medical Cannabis Patient Registry Card can lawfully purchase regulated medical cannabis products through:
GMCC-Licensed Dispensaries
Dispensaries licensed by the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission.
Find a Medical Cannabis DispensaryQualifying Independent Pharmacies
Qualifying independent pharmacies licensed by the Georgia Board of Pharmacy.
Find a Medical Cannabis PharmacySmoke shops, vape shops, CBD stores and hemp retailers are not automatically licensed Georgia medical cannabis dispensaries.
Our broader directory also lists these types of businesses. Registered patients should purchase medical cannabis only from dispensaries licensed by the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission or qualifying independent pharmacies authorized under Georgia law. Not every business appearing elsewhere in the directory is authorized to sell medical cannabis. Use the official Georgia resources below to verify licenses, or browse Georgia resources by city.
What Products Are Available?
Georgia law expanded the medical cannabis products available to registered patients beginning July 1, 2026.
Current Authorized Product Categories
- Oils
- Tinctures
- Transdermal patches
- Lotions
- Capsules
- Ingestible products allowed by Georgia law
- Vaporizer products
- Medical cannabis flower intended for vaporization
- Concentrate/extract vaporizer products
Georgia law prohibits smoking cannabis.
Current law does allow certain vaporizer products, including medical cannabis flower intended for vaporization.
Georgia law prohibits certain food forms.
This includes candies and cookies.
Recreational marijuana is not legal in Georgia.
Georgia has not legalized general recreational/adult-use marijuana. For a plain-English overview, see our Georgia marijuana law guide.
How Much Can a Registered Patient Legally Possess?
Georgia currently authorizes the following possession limits for registered patients and caregivers.
Total THC Possession Limit
Georgia currently authorizes a registered patient or caregiver with a valid Medical Cannabis Registry Card to legally possess medical cannabis containing up to 12,000 milligrams of THC, subject to Georgia law.
This is not unlimited cannabis or unlimited THC.
Per-Package THC Limit
Individual medical cannabis packages are currently limited to 1,200 mg THC under Georgia law.
This is not 12,000 mg per product.
Important Things to Know
Key rules and limits every Georgia medical cannabis patient should understand.
Recreational / Adult Use
Georgia has not legalized general recreational/adult-use marijuana.
Home Growing
Registered patients are not authorized to grow cannabis at home.
Smoking
Smoking cannabis remains prohibited under Georgia law. Current law does allow certain vaporizer products, including medical cannabis flower intended for vaporization.
Out-of-State Cards
Georgia law may recognize certain valid out-of-state registrations under limited circumstances, including requirements involving the other state's possession rules and the length of the visitor's stay. There is not blanket reciprocity between Georgia and every other state's medical cannabis program.
Delivery
Georgia's rules concerning medical cannabis delivery are developing. Read our latest update on the Commission's delivery rule vote for the newest developments.
How to Renew a Georgia Medical Cannabis (Medical Marijuana) Card
Check your card's expiration date and consult your certifying physician about renewal.
DPH currently states that Medical Cannabis cards are valid for five years. An older, unexpired Low THC Oil Registry Card remains valid until its printed expiration date; the program's name change does not require you to replace an unexpired card.
DPH directs patients to consult their physician when the card expires. The steps below combine that renewal instruction with DPH's current registry, payment and card-delivery guidance. Your physician or DPH can confirm the requirements for your case.
- Check the expiration date printed on your card. Use the date on your own card, including an older Low THC Oil card. An expired card is not valid; ask your physician or DPH for specific instructions rather than assuming a grace period applies.
- Consult your certifying physician about renewal. If you need to find a physician, you can browse our Doctors & Medical Resources directory. Independently confirm whether a listed physician currently certifies patients; a directory listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee of certification.
- Your physician submits the required information. The physician enters the patient information and required documentation into the Georgia Medical Cannabis Patient Registry.
- DPH reviews the information and sends payment instructions. Once DPH verifies the submission, patients and caregivers receive an email with instructions and a link to the state's secure payment portal.
- Pay the applicable card fee within 60 days. Follow DPH's payment instructions. The state fee is $30 per card; paying online adds a $3.75 service fee. See the payment options below.
- Receive your replacement card through the state's delivery process. Once payment is complete, DPH ships the card through UPS to the mailing address on file, with a signature required. Eligible patients without a secure mailing address receive it through local health department pickup instead.
Renewal Fees & Card Delivery
DPH lists a $30 fee per card, plus $3.75 when using its online payment portal ($33.75 total online). If you cannot use the portal or do not have access to email, DPH accepts a $30 money order mailed to:
Georgia Department of Public HealthAttn: Medical Cannabis Program
200 Piedmont Ave SE, West Tower, Suite 1710
Atlanta, GA 30334
Physician or provider charges are separate and may vary. UPS delivery requires someone to sign for the package. If you do not have a permanent or secure home address, or use a P.O. Box, DPH sends the card to the health department nearest your residence and contacts you when it is ready. Bring valid identification for pickup. See the existing Timing, Card Status & Delivery guidance for card tracking and missed-delivery information.
Expired, Cancelled, Lost or Incorrect Cards
If payment is not submitted within 60 days, DPH says the card is cancelled and you must contact your physician to reinstate it. This is a payment rule, not permission to use an expired card. If your card has already expired, contact your physician or DPH for instructions specific to your situation.
If your card is lost, or its information is wrong or outdated, contact DPH's Medical Cannabis Program for help:
- Email: MCRegistry@dph.ga.gov
- Phone: (770) 909-2765
Source: Georgia DPH — Patients and Caregivers. Confirm current requirements directly with DPH; no processing or delivery time is guaranteed.
Common Questions
Quick answers to frequently asked questions about Georgia's medical cannabis program.
Quick Links
Useful places to go next on GeorgiaMarijuanaDelivery.com.
Official Georgia Resources
Use these official Georgia government resources to verify current program details, licenses, and requirements.
Georgia Department of Public Health
Medical Cannabis Patient Registry / Patients & Caregivers — official patient application, fee, and card information.
Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission
Official information about Georgia's medical cannabis program, licensed dispensaries, and commission rules.
Georgia Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacy license verification and information about qualifying independent pharmacies in Georgia.
Medical Information
Information on GeorgiaMarijuanaDelivery.com is provided for general informational purposes and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Patients should discuss medical questions, medications and treatment decisions with an appropriate healthcare provider.
GeorgiaMarijuanaDelivery.com is an independent informational directory and is not a Georgia government agency or healthcare provider. We do not sell, dispense or deliver cannabis. Information on this website does not constitute medical or legal advice. Cannabis laws, regulations and program requirements can change. Important information should be independently verified with official Georgia government sources and qualified professionals.