03/11/2021
IF YOUR MEDICAL CANNABIS REGISTRY CARD WILL EXPIRE BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2020 & JULY 31, 2021
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Illinois Department of Public Health is immediately implementing a temporary process change for patients and caregivers whose cards will be expiring before 8/1/2021. You will not be required to extend or renew your cards through renewal application and payment. You will receive new cards in the mail within the next few weeks which will add an additional year to the card term length. If you have already submitted a renewal application and payment, please understand that refunds are not allowed.
We hope this will alleviate some concerns during this crisis.
Please send any questions to: DPH.medicalcannabis@illinois.gov
Welcome to the State of Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program eLicense System
*** Mobile Devices are not supported at this time ***
If you have been diagnosed with a TERMINAL ILLNESS and are applying for a 6-month terminal illness medical cannabis registry identification card, please select the available terminal illness application online or visit the IDPH website
This on-line application system is for qualifying patients and their caregivers who are applying for a medical cannabis registry identification card for the first time.
Qualifying patients should consider discussing medical cannabis with their health care professional prior to beginning the application.
All applicants, except for veterans receiving care at a VA facility, must have their health care professional submit a written certification confirming their debilitating condition.
Veterans must submit the most current year of medical records from the VA.
If you are a NEW applicant and would like to apply for a registry identification card, you must first create an online account by registering.
If you have already created an account and wish to log in to start or continue an initial application you may log in with your online account using the Access Your Account fields on the left or Click here to go to the log in area.
DO YOU NEED A CAREGIVER TO ASSIST WITH THE USE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS? To designate a caregiver now, complete the Designated Caregiver Application and submit the required documents with your patient application. Caregivers must be 21 years of age or older.
If you are seeking a renewal or extension to a current registry identification card and have received a letter from IDPH,
you need to complete the online renewal application.
Paper applications will not be accepted.