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Get a Medical Marijuana Card Near You in Columbia, MO

MO Medical Marijuana Card

New Patients $149
Renewals $99
✔ Telehealth appointment
✔ Helpful, real person support
✔ Missouri-licensed physicians
Get you MMJ Card

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New Patients $149
Renewals $99
Get you MMJ Card
✔ Telehealth appointment
✔ Helpful, real person support
✔ Missouri-licensed physicians

Pay in 4 installments. Call to use Afterpay

Call with questions or to schedule by phone (484) 346-5140

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Medical Marijuana Doctors at The Sanctuary Wellness Institute

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Since 2019, The Sanctuary Wellness Institute has helped hundreds patients connect with Missouri-licensed physicians who are authorized to provide medical marijuana certifications in accordance with Missouri medical marijuana law and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) regulations.

All medical marijuana evaluations and certifications are conducted by Missouri-licensed healthcare providers authorized under the Missouri Medical Marijuana Program.

Missouri Medical Marijuana Card

The Sanctuary Wellness Institute does not issue medical marijuana cards. Patient registration approval, optional patient ID cards, and access to the state patient portal are handled directly between the patient and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services through the official Missouri Medical Marijuana Patient Registry.

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Columbia, Missouri

Step 1 is to book an appointment with your medical marijuana doctor

Schedule an Evaluation with one of our Certified Physicians

Book an appointment with one of The Sanctuary’s Missouri-licensed medical marijuana physicians. Evaluations are conducted via secure telehealth.

Step 2 is to meet with your medical marijuana doctor

Complete Your Missouri State Application

After your physician certification, submit your application through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Medical Marijuana Registry Portal. The state application fee is approximately $27.40 (subject to annual adjustment by DHSS).

Step three: Visit dispensary near you to obtain medical marijuana product

Access Medical Marijuana from a Licensed Dispensary

Once your application is approved by DHSS, you can download your Missouri medical marijuana patient ID card directly from the state portal and visit any state-licensed Missouri dispensary to obtain medical marijuana products.

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Missouri Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions

To be eligible for a medical marijuana patient ID card in Missouri, a patient must be diagnosed by a Missouri-licensed physician with a qualifying medical condition as permitted under Missouri medical marijuana law and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) regulations.

Missouri allows physicians broad clinical discretion. Qualifying conditions include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • A chronic medical condition that causes severe, persistent pain or persistent muscle spasms
  • A chronic medical condition that is typically treated with a prescription medication that may lead to physical or psychological dependence
  • A terminal illness
  • Cancer
  • Debilitating psychiatric disorders, as determined by a licensed physician

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client-1

My second year using this site and it continues to be excellent. Dr was very nice. Their office staff I talked with on the phone were also excellent. Will definitely use them again next year. Made the process very easy.

Debbie B.

client-2

Super quick and easy process. The doctor and the ladies over the phone were very helpful and kind! They also followed up with me after the appointment and after i got my card. Awesome group of people!!

Jenn M.

client-3

Great experience! Couldn't be any easier. Very friendly and professional throughout. Very interesting and educational, even though I have been smoking for years. I highly recommend this establishment.️

Leo C.

Our Missouri Medical Marijuana Doctors

The Sanctuary Wellness Institute works with Missouri-licensed physicians who are authorized to evaluate patients for eligibility for medical marijuana certification in accordance with Missouri medical marijuana law and the regulations of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).

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Dr. Zhuo Liu, MD

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Medical marijuana card cost in Missouri

How Much Does a Missouri Medical Marijuana Card Cost

Fee Type Paid To
Physician evaluation (new patient) Sanctuary / Physician – $149
Physician evaluation (renewal) Sanctuary / Physician – $99
MO MMJ card fee (State fee)* Department of Health - $27.40

* State fees are paid directly to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and are not controlled by The Sanctuary Wellness Institute.

How to Register with the State for Medical Marijuana in MO

  1. Visit the Missouri DHSS Registration Portal: Navigate to the official Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Medical Marijuana Registry.
  2. Create an Account: Click “Register” in the upper-right-hand corner of the portal.
  3. Complete Registration: Fill out the required information, review and accept the Terms and Conditions, then click “Register” to create your account.

Once registered, you can submit your patient application and track its status directly through the DHSS portal.

Where Can I Buy Medical Marijuana in Columbia, Missouri?

There are over 200 state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries operating throughout Missouri. As a registered medical marijuana patient or licensed caregiver, you may legally purchase a range of medical cannabis products, including marijuana flower, concentrates, tinctures, edibles, and topicals, from licensed dispensaries.

Under Missouri law, medical marijuana cardholders may purchase up to four (4) ounces of medical cannabis within a 30-day period, unless authorized for an increased amount by a Missouri-licensed physician and approved by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).

  1. High Profile of Columbia, MO
  2. Shangri-La Cannabis SuperStore of Columbia, MO
  3. Good Day Farm Dispensary of Columbia, MO

About Missouri Cannabis Program

Missouri’s medical marijuana program was established in 2018 following voter approval of Amendment 2 to the Missouri Constitution. The program is administered by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), which oversees patient registration, issues medical marijuana patient identification cards, licenses dispensaries and cultivation facilities, and enforces compliance with state regulations.

To participate in the program, patients must first obtain a physician certification from a Missouri-licensed physician confirming that the patient has a qualifying medical condition under Missouri law. After receiving certification, patients submit an application through the DHSS Medical Marijuana Registry.

About the Missouri Medical Marijuana Program

Once approved, registered patients may legally purchase medical cannabis from state-licensed Missouri dispensaries, including products such as marijuana flower, concentrates, tinctures, edibles, and topicals, in accordance with state purchase limits and regulations.

How to Renew Your Medical Marijuana Card in Missouri

In Missouri, medical marijuana patient identification cards are valid for three (3) years and must be renewed prior to expiration to maintain uninterrupted access to medical cannabis.

  1. Schedule Your Renewal Evaluation with the Sanctuary: Schedule a renewal appointment with a Missouri-licensed physician affiliated with The Sanctuary Wellness Institute. Evaluations are conducted via secure telehealth. Book online or call us at 484-346-5140 to schedule your appointment.
  2. Submit Your Renewal Application: Log in to your account through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Medical Marijuana Registry Portal and complete the renewal application. The state renewal fee is approximately $27.40, subject to adjustment by DHSS.
  3. Download Your Renewed Card: Once your renewal application is approved by DHSS, your updated Missouri medical marijuana patient ID card will be available for immediate download directly from your DHSS account.
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How to Become a Medical Marijuana Caregiver in MO

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In Missouri, a medical marijuana caregiver is an individual designated by a qualifying medical marijuana patient to assist with the purchase, possession, administration, and, if applicable, cultivation of medical marijuana. Caregivers must be at least 21 years of age and meet all state eligibility requirements.

To become a caregiver in Missouri, complete the following steps:

  1. Submit a Caregiver Application: Caregiver applications must be submitted through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Medical Marijuana Registry Portal. The state application fee is approximately $27.40, subject to adjustment by DHSS.
  2. Receive Your Caregiver ID Card: Once approved by DHSS, your Missouri medical marijuana caregiver ID card will be available for immediate download directly from your DHSS account.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can contact The Sanctuary Wellness Institute to connect with a Missouri medical marijuana doctor. Call us at 484-346-5140 to set up an online appointment.

Yes, you can obtain a medical marijuana card online in Missouri. The state allows medical marijuana evaluations to be conducted virtually.

In Missouri, the state charges a $27.40 application fee for medical marijuana cards. This excludes the cost of your doctor's evaluation.

In Missouri, the DHSS can take up to 30 days to process your application for a medical card.

Yes, if your doctor determines that your anxiety warrants medical cannabis treatment, it can qualify you for an MMJ card in Missouri.

Yes, a minor can obtain medical marijuana in Missouri, but they must designate a parent or legal guardian as their caregiver.

In Missouri, a medical cardholder can buy up to six ounces of dried, processed cannabis (or its equivalent in other forms) in a 30-day period. The law also allows a patient to obtain more if their doctor confirms that their medical condition requires it.

In Missouri, recreational cannabis can be purchased without an MMJ card, but medical marijuana products require one.

Whether or not you can use your Missouri MMJ card in another state will depend on that state's reciprocity laws. Some states accept out-of-state medical cannabis cards while others don’t.

Yes, recreational marijuana is legal for adults 21 and over in Missouri.

In Missouri, a medical marijuana card is valid for three years.

To renew your Missouri medical marijuana card, you must first schedule a renewal evaluation with a medical marijuana doctor, which can be arranged through The Sanctuary. After that, you’ll be able to submit a renewal application via the DHSS portal.

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