Now accepting renewal applications!

The Arizona Medical Marijuana Program is now accepting renewal applications. For additional information about the renewal process, please visit the Renewal Information page of the AZDHS website.

Arizona Medical Marijuana Program Registry Identification Cardholders (cardholders) must renew their cards annually. There are various steps required to complete the renewal process that Green Cross can easily help you with.

For more information, please check out the Renewal Information FAQs. You can also download the Renewal Information Fact Sheet.

Renewal Fees

Per Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R9-17-102, the application fee for a renewal application is the same as the application fee for a new application and separate from exam fees.

• Qualifying Patient Application, $150
• Qualifying Patient Application that is eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (or EBT card), $75
• Minor Patient Application (includes caregiver), $350 or $275 if SNAP eligible
• Designated Caregiver Application, $200 (for each application)

Qualifying Patients – Renewal Process

Please take note of the expiration date listed on the right-hand side of your registry identification card. Once the card renewal application system is available, you will not be able to renew your card more than 90 days prior to its expiration. If you do not renew your card prior to the expiration date listed on the card, your card will no longer be valid. If you choose not to renew your card and your card is allowed to expire, please note that your associated designated caregiver’s card will be voided. Any intent to renew after the expiration date will require a new application for both you and your designated caregiver.

Submit Renewal Application

If you renew your card prior to expiration and have a designated caregiver, your caregiver’s card is still active until his or her designated caregiver card’s expiration date.

For annual renewal, you will be required to submit similar information as was required in the original qualifying patient application. However, there are several documents that must be new or current:

• You will need to obtain and submit a new, current physician certification.
• You will need to obtain and submit a new, current photograph.
• You will need to obtain and submit a new Patient Attestation Form signed and dated with the current date.
• You will need to obtain and submit current documentation of your SNAP eligibility if applicable. The document submitted must indicate your first and last name.
• You may need to submit a copy of your identification if your name has changed since your last application.

Please take note of the expiration date listed on the right-hand side of your registry identification card(s). Once the card renewal application system is available, you will not be able to renew your card(s) more than 90 days prior to its expiration. If you do not renew your card(s) prior to the expiration date listed on the card(s), your card(s) will no longer be valid. If you choose not to renew your card(s) and your card(s) is allowed to expire, please note that your associated qualifying patient will be notified that your card(s) has expired.

• You will need to obtain and submit a new, current photograph.
• You will need to obtain and submit a new Caregiver Attestation Form signed and dated with the current date.
• You may need to submit a copy of your identification if your name has changed since your last application.
• You will need to obtain and mail in two new original sets of fingerprints for the renewal application if you have not mailed in fingerprints within the last six months.

Application Reminders

The Arizona Medical Marijuana Program would like to remind you of the following as you submit your renewal application:

• SNAP eligibility document (if applicable)
  • Please ensure the applicant’s name appears on the SNAP card or eligibility paperwork. ADHS only accepts the reduced fee for those applicants who are eligible for this program.
• Current Photograph
  • The current photograph submitted is the photo that will appear on the front of your card. Please ensure you are:
    • Not wearing a hat or other headgear
    • Not wearing sunglasses
    • Not in the photo with any other individual
    • Taking the image against a white or solid off-white background
    • Not exposing inappropriate portions of your body
• Addresses
  • If you have a P.O. Box or other mailing address, please ensure you are listing this in the Mailing Address section only. You must include a residential address (unless the homeless status is selected).
• Email Address
  • The email address provided in the application is a critical component of your application. Only this email will receive notifications regarding the card approval or if there has been a deficiency noted on your application with an opportunity to correct the error(s).
• Document Images and Files
  • Please ensure the images and files uploaded to the application (i.e., photograph, identification document, attestations, physician certification form, etc.) are clear and not cut off. If not complete, ADHS will not be able to verify your information and the application will be found to have deficiencies.