Common questions.

The certification visit is on sale for $79, regularly $99, paid securely online when you apply. The state's card fee is separate: $30 plus a $3.75 portal fee, paid to DPH after your certification is verified. And the risk is zero: if you're not certified, your $79 is refunded in full.

Your appointment is exactly where that gets decided. The physician reviews your health history against Georgia's qualifying conditions, and if you qualify, you leave on the fastest path to your card. 99% of applicants are approved. Certification is not guaranteed, and any physician who guarantees it should give you pause; what is guaranteed is a full refund if you're not certified.

In Georgia, a medical card allows registered patients with qualifying conditions to legally purchase medical cannabis products, including flower and vapes, at licensed dispensaries. Whether you qualify depends on your health situation, which is exactly what your visit is for.

Bring a valid Georgia ID or other acceptable identification, a list of your current medications, and any relevant medical records or documentation you already have. If you're a caregiver, bring your caregiver documents as well. There are no state forms for you to fill out; the physician completes the certification.

Most visits take 15 to 30 minutes depending on your situation. You will never feel rushed; the time is yours.

Renewals are usually simpler since your history is already established, but the physician still reviews your records and confirms you continue to qualify. Just check the renewal box when you apply.

Georgia's list includes cancer, ALS, seizure disorders and epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, mitochondrial disease, epidermolysis bullosa, Parkinson's disease, sickle cell disease, Tourette's syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, Alzheimer's disease, HIV (stage III), lupus, peripheral neuropathy, hospice care, intractable pain, and PTSD (18+). Some carry severity requirements under state law; the physician confirms eligibility at your visit.

Just your ID. The physician completes Georgia's Physician Certification and files it to the registry for you. You upload a photo of your Georgia driver's license or state ID right after checkout, plus one proof of residency if the address on your ID is not current. Bring your medication list and any records you have to the visit.

Three things: the doctor files your certification to Georgia's registry, DPH verifies it and emails you a link to pay the $30 card fee plus a $3.75 portal fee (due within 60 days), and the state ships your card by UPS, signature required, in about 10 business days. Then you can shop at licensed dispensaries for flower, vapes, and other medical cannabis products.

Parents, guardians, and legal custodians can register as caregivers for a patient. Check the caregiver box when you apply, and bring your caregiver documents to the visit. The physician walks you through the rest.

Yes, through a registered caregiver: a parent, guardian, or legal custodian applies and manages the card on the patient's behalf. Some conditions have age-specific rules; the physician covers exactly what applies at your visit.

Five years. The state prints the expiration date on the card. Georgia also requires an annual physician certification to keep the card active, and renewing with us each year takes the same quick visit.

Georgia's card is built for Georgia. Some states honor out-of-state medical cards and some don't, and the rules change often, so check the specific state you're visiting before you travel.

Yes. Your application and anything you share go to the practice only. Your information is never sold or shared for marketing by third parties.