Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Card Guide: Documents, Application & Renewal

Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Card Guide: Documents, Application & Renewal

Oklahoma’s medical marijuana card is easy to get once you have full knowledge about the entire process. No matter whether you are applying for the first time or for renewal, you can find all your answers here on OklahomaCannabisCard.com. This guide will give you all the information about the documents required, how to apply, and the rights of the cardholder in Oklahoma.

2 Documents You Need to Apply for an Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Card

Before starting your application for your state, you need to ensure that you have the following two documents ready:

Physician Recommendation Form

After your OklahomaCannabisCard.com licensed doctor evaluates and certifies you online, you will be given your Physician Recommendation Form. The form states that a qualified doctor from the state has certified that medical marijuana can help you.

Proof of Identification

This should be a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License, Oklahoma State ID, Oklahoma Tribal ID, United States Passport, or another photo identification document issued by the government of the United States, such as a Military ID. Based upon your identification document, you might also be required to submit Proof of Residency.

Next Steps After Getting Your MMJ Approval

Congratulations on completing your medical certification process! The next step involves completing your state application form via the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA).

The most crucial step you should be aware of is that, according to state requirements, you have 30 days from the date on your Physician Recommendation Form to complete the state application. You may incur extra costs if you fail to do so.

Here is the exact next step.

Before You Start, Have These Supporting Documents Ready

Physician Recommendation Form OklahomaCannabisCard.com – This form should have a valid date that should not exceed 30 days after your application is submitted. Should you want any individual to act as your caregiver, then the last part of this form should also be signed by the doctor on the day you are being evaluated.

Digital Photo – A simple and light background should be used. No hat or glasses. The photo should capture up to your shoulders.

Proof of Identity (one of the following):

• Unexpired Oklahoma driver’s license or state ID card – front and back, in color
• U.S. Passport
• Tribal ID accepted by the Department of Public Safety

Proof of Residency (one of the following):

• Oklahoma driver’s license or state ID card – front and back, in color
• Utility bill for the calendar month before your application submission date (cell phone and internet bills are not accepted)
• Residential property deed to an Oklahoma property
• Current rental agreement for an Oklahoma residential property

Optional: Proof of Medicaid, Medicare, or 100% Disabled Veteran status – providing this may reduce your application fee.

Payment Method: A Visa, Mastercard, or Discover debit or credit card to pay the application fee.

Step-by-Step: How to Complete Your Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Card Application

Here are the instructions that you need to follow to submit your application on the OMMA online platform. It is advised by the OMMA to use the Chrome, Edge, or Firefox browser for submitting your application. Do not use the Internet Explorer browser.

• Visit the OMMA licensing portal website and click “Access Portal” to start your license application process.
• Click “Sign Up Now” to register yourself. Enter a correct email address and click “Send Verification Code.” Verify the code sent to your email and click “Verify Code.” Next, create a password, enter your first and last name, and click “Create.”
• Click “Patient Portal” to create a new patient application.
• Click “Create a New Profile” and enter your legal name, and click “Save and Continue.” On the Patient Profile page, click “Select” beside your name.
• You have successfully reached your Dashboard. Now click “Apply for a New License.” Select your application type and click “Select This Application.” Read the Application Instructions and required documentation on the next page and click “Save and Continue.”
• Enter your personal information. Select your Identity Document Type and enter the requested details. Upload the front and back of your Proof of Identity.
• Upload your digital picture for your Patient ID Card and adjust your picture according to the requirements if necessary.
• Provide the data that appears on your OklahomaCannabisCard.com Physician Recommendation Form. The recommendation signature date should be less than 30 days away from the day you are applying for your card. Upload your Recommendation Form.
• In case you are receiving Medicaid, Medicare, or 100% Disabled Veterans benefits, check “Yes” and attach appropriate documents.
• Complete the Attestations section.
• Check your application. You may use “View All Pages” or “Next Page” to view all the information that you provided.
• Move to the Payment page and verify your fees as well as available options for payment. Provide your card information and click “Next”. Verify your payment information and click “Submit Payment”.
• Your application is submitted after you see “Submitted” on the screen. You don’t have to send any additional mail; everything is done online. You will get a submission verification as well as a payment receipt by email.

The OMMA will now process your application. Should it be approved, you will receive an approval letter, including your license, in the mail through USPS 14 business days after the submission date. Should your application be found to be incomplete, you will receive an email stating the reason, and you can log in again to fix the errors. Should your application be denied, you will receive a denial letter explaining the reason within 14 business days.

With your card now in hand, you may visit any authorized Oklahoma dispensary to purchase your medical marijuana products. Be sure to bring your medical marijuana ID card along with another form of identification each time you go shopping for products.

How to Renew Your Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Card

Renewal of your MMJ card from Oklahoma takes no time at all. Here’s how it works:

• Log in to your OklahomaCannabisCard.com portal or sign up as a renewal patient if you haven’t done so yet.
• Schedule a consultation with an Oklahoma doctor via the OklahomaCannabisCard.com portal.
• Get accepted and download your new Physician Recommendation Form.
• Log in to your OMMA portal and renew your license by submitting your application for renewal together with the required application fee, within 30 days after getting your recommendation.
• Once your application is processed, you will get an approval email and a new license sent to you by mail within 14 days, normally in 2 to 5 days.

As per state guidelines, you need to submit your state renewal application within 30 days of your OklahomaCannabisCard.com recommendation. Failure to do so could attract more fees.

Next Steps After Renewal

After downloading your updated doctor’s recommendation from OklahomaCannabisCard.com, you will need to complete your renewal with the OMMA within 30 days. Here is a detailed guide on how to do that.

Step-by-Step: Renewing Your Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Card Through the OMMA Portal

• Log in to the OMMA Licensing website and select “Access Portal”.
• Use the same email address you registered when creating an OMMA account.
• Choose “Patient Portal” to initiate your OMMA account renewal process. On the Patient Profile page, choose “Select” near your name.
• This will lead you to your patient dashboard page. Select “Start Renewal”. On the following page, you’ll see the Application Instructions and the necessary documents. Read them all and select “Save and Continue”.
• Enter all the necessary information as required. Note that the mailing address entered here will receive your new patient ID card.
• Choose the appropriate Identity Document type and enter all the necessary details about it. Provide the picture of your Proof of Identity from both sides.
• Take a new picture of yourself to use on your new patient ID card. You can edit the image as necessary.
• Enter all the details present on your renewed OklahomaCannabisCard.com Physician Recommendation Form. Ensure that the signature date is not later than 30 days from your submission date. Upload the form.
• If you are a Medicaid or Medicare enrollee or have 100% Disabled Veteran status, then select “Yes” here and provide the necessary documents.
• Complete the Attestations part.
• Check your renewal application by clicking on “View All Pages” or the “Next Page” button to review all the data that you have provided.
• Go to the Payment tab. Check the fee calculation and provide your credit card information, and then click on “Next.” Verify your payment information and click “Submit Payment.”
• Once your renewal is submitted, you will see the message “Submitted” on the screen. There is no need to mail any document since it is all done online. You will receive an email notification and payment receipt.

Your renewal application will be processed by the OMMA. In case of acceptance, the acceptance letter with the new license will be mailed to you within 14 business days via USPS. In case the application is incomplete, you will receive an email from the OMMA informing you about it, and you will be able to log in again to correct it.

The OMMA recommends using Chrome, Edge, or Firefox as your browser. Do not use Internet Explorer.

Legal Rights and Limitations for Oklahoma MMJ Cardholders

The medical cannabis program of Oklahoma was legalized via the passing of HB 2612 in 2019. Being a registered patient, you are allowed to have 8 ounces of cannabis at home, 3 ounces in your possession, 1 ounce of cannabis concentrates, and 72 ounces of edible cannabis.

Under the Oklahoma medical marijuana law, patients who hold a valid card have the right to:

• Enroll in school without being denied solely based on their cardholder status.
• Rent an apartment without eviction or refusal based solely on patient status.
• Work at their place of employment without discrimination for having a card or testing positive for marijuana.
• Receive healthcare without being disqualified merely because of their medical cannabis use.
• Visit or have custody of their child without denial based solely on being a registered patient.
• Hold a state-issued license without it being suspended solely because they are a cardholder.

However, holding an Oklahoma medical marijuana patient identification card does not necessarily give you the right to:

• Use or possess marijuana at your workplace without potential consequences from your employer.
• Work, live, or attend school somewhere that could lose federal funding or a federal license due to your patient status. This also applies to those who require a commercial driver’s license.
• Sell or distribute marijuana to others without holding a valid commercial medical cannabis license.
• Own a firearm – many states prohibit those who hold a medical marijuana card from owning or purchasing a weapon.

It is also necessary to know that the use of recreational marijuana is prohibited in Oklahoma. Delta-8, Delta-10, and other minor cannabinoids created from hemp-based CBD are legal under federal law. Since telemedicine is completely legal for obtaining an MMJ recommendation in Oklahoma, you can perform your whole examination with OklahomaCannabisCard.com online only.

How to Become a Caregiver in Oklahoma

A caregiver license can be issued to the relative or a trustworthy person who takes care of the medical marijuana patient regularly. An individual with a caregiver license is authorized by law to buy, transport, possess, and administer medical marijuana or its products to the patient. In case of application for a caregiver license along with that of a patient, then the caregiver portion at the bottom of the Physician Recommendation Form needs to be signed by the physician during the examination of the patient.

Medical Marijuana for Minor Patients in Oklahoma

Minor patients below the age of 18 years are not eligible for a medical marijuana card themselves. The applications of all minor patients must be filed by the parent or legal guardian, and he/she will act as the caregiver for the minor patient. Prior written consent of the parent/legal guardian is mandatory for all minors to participate in the Oklahoma medical marijuana program.

Can I Use My Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Card in Other States?

Oklahoma has a unique and user-friendly system of reciprocity in its program. If a patient visiting the state possesses a valid MMJ card in his or her state of origin, he or she can apply for a temporary Oklahoma MMJ card. With this temporary card, a person will be able to purchase, possess, and even cultivate medical marijuana from a dispensary in Oklahoma during his or her visit to the state. A temporary MMJ card is valid only for 30 days, but cannot expire earlier than the expiration date of the home state card. It can be issued each month if necessary.

Conversely, some states acknowledge Oklahoma MMJ cards, meaning that Oklahoma patients could also use medical marijuana while visiting other states. The following states and territories accept or recognize an out-of-state Oklahoma MMJ card:

• Arizona
• Arkansas*
• Delaware
• Hawaii*
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Michigan (at the dispensary’s discretion)
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey*
• New Mexico
• Oklahoma*
• Puerto Rico
• Rhode Island
• U.S. Virgin Islands*
• Utah* (up to two 21-day periods per calendar year)
• Washington, D.C.

*States marked with an asterisk require visiting patients to complete an additional visiting patient application with the state program before purchasing.

Start Your Oklahoma MMJ Card Journey with OklahomaCannabisCard.com

Here at OklahomaCannabisCard.com, it is now easy to be certified with your medical marijuana in Oklahoma – right from the comfort of your own home! We have a team of Oklahoma licensed doctors who can certify your application over our website and save you the time that would have been spent visiting a clinic in person. Whether you are new or renewing your existing card, OklahomaCannabisCard.com is with you every step of the way.