FAQs - Delaware Medical Marijuana Card

The following criteria must be met to become eligible: you should be 18 years old or above (pediatric patients require consent from parents or legal guardians), be diagnosed with a medical condition by a licensed provider from Delaware, have Healthcare Practitioner Certification, and be a Delaware resident with proof of residence, such as a Delaware State ID or driver’s license.

The state does not have a specific list of qualifying medical conditions anymore since any medical condition can be certified if a doctor finds it beneficial for the patient’s health. Nonetheless, many physicians continue using the previous list as a guideline, such as cancer, ALS, PTSD, chronic pain, intractable nausea, etc.

Yes, anxiety is indeed among the qualified conditions in Delaware. But in addition to this, you must hold a unique registry card that marks you as a “CBD-rich” patient, and you will be able to get only certain types of cannabis with high amounts of CBD and low levels of THC.

Delaware requires a non-refundable application fee of $50 per patient/caregiver applying to become part of its medical marijuana program. People who are low on income can apply for a reduced fee of $25 by completing the Low Income Charge Request form. In addition to this, you must pay another fee for a doctor’s certification, starting from $45, for telehealth services.

You must provide the Healthcare Practitioner Certification issued by a licensed Delaware medical marijuana doctor and proof of Delaware Residency with a Delaware Driver’s License/State ID.

Yes – you may apply online if your doctor is registered in the state’s online application system. If your doctor is not registered in this system, you will have to file a paper application that will be certified manually by your physician. The telehealth consultation is acceptable as well.

The Delaware Department of Public Health will determine your eligibility for the card within 45 days of receiving your application. The telehealth services’ certification process might be advertised as faster; however, officially, the processing period lasts up to 45 days.

According to HB285, the medical marijuana program will issue the registry identification cards that expire in one, two, or three years. In case the patient is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he or she gets the card without an expiration date.

The procedure of renewal is the same as during the initial application – you will have to provide a new certificate from a healthcare provider and file a renewal application. The renewal fee is $50.

People who intend to renew their medical marijuana cards should ensure that they have submitted their renewal applications at least 3 months before the expiry of their cards. Early application ensures continuity of your access rights to the dispensary shops.

Once your card expires, you will not be authorized to purchase medical marijuana from Delaware dispensaries anymore. To legalize your access, you have to complete the entire renewal process. It includes obtaining a new certification from your physician. It is important that you keep your card valid to avoid any delays.

Children below the age of 18 can use the Delaware medical marijuana program to access medical marijuana, but they are not entitled to apply for medical marijuana cards by themselves. A qualified adult caregiver handles everything on their behalf.

HB285 allows patients aged 65 and older to self-certify their qualification for a medical marijuana identification card without written certification from a healthcare provider. They still need to complete and submit the patient application as normal.

Out-of-state patients do not qualify for the Delaware medical marijuana card itself. However, as of mid-2025, Delaware allows immediate, direct access for any patient with a valid medical marijuana card from any other U.S. jurisdiction – no registration, residency proof, or lengthy applications required.

Yes. With licensed adult-use cannabis dispensaries operating in Delaware, you may visit these stores without a medical marijuana card as long as you are 21 or older. Recreational marijuana stores may require customers to present valid IDs to verify their identities and ages.

Medical marijuana is tax-free in Delaware, while recreational cannabis carries a 15% excise tax and 6.6% sales tax, potentially saving cardholders nearly $1,000 per year. Medical cardholders can also purchase up to 3 ounces per visit compared to the 1-ounce recreational limit, and may enjoy priority service at dispensaries.

Yes. To qualify as a Designated Caregiver, the individual must be 21 or older (or a parent/legal guardian of a minor), have no excluded felony convictions, agree to assist the patient, be a Delaware resident, and complete a statewide and federal criminal history check. A caregiver can assist up to five registered patients.

Yes, your application can be denied if you fail to meet eligibility requirements – such as lacking proof of Delaware residency, not having a valid physician certification, or not meeting the age requirement. If your physician is unwilling to certify you, you can seek a second opinion from another licensed Delaware MMJ doctor, as no physician is legally obligated to certify patients for medical marijuana.

This depends on which state you are looking at. The states that have complete reciprocity, where you can just walk right into a dispensary and get served with your legitimate Delaware marijuana card and ID card, include Nevada, Rhode Island, Maine, the District of Columbia, New Mexico, and New Jersey.