Kentucky’s First Legal Processor
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Get Ready Kentucky! – Sign Up For Your Med Card Today
Whether you’re new to medical cannabis or renewing your card, we’re here to help make the process easier. Below you’ll find step-by-step resources for becoming a patient in Kentucky, including state requirements, trusted providers, and upcoming patient drive opportunities.
What is a Patient Drive?
Our Patient Drives are community events designed to make it simple, affordable, and accessible for qualified patients to get certified for medical cannabis. These events bring licensed practitioners into local venues across Kentucky so you can complete your consultation and paperwork all in one convenient stop.
In order for an individual to be eligible for a qualified patient registry ID card in Kentucky, they must be diagnosed with one (1) of the following qualifying medical conditions: Any type or form of cancer; Chronic or severe pain; Epilepsy or other intractable seizure disorder; Multiple sclerosis, muscle spasms, or spasticity; Chronic nausea or cyclical vomiting syndrome; or Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Medical Qualifications
The following table provides an overview of info and documentation that must be submitted with the application form based on registry ID cardholder category.
Required Info + Docs
Medical Card Types
Visiting Qualified Patient
Individuals with out-of-state registry ID cards and documentation of a qualifying medical condition.
In-State Minor Qualified Patient
Individuals who are less than 18 years old with a qualifying medical condition who have received custodial parent or legal guardian consent and a written certification.
Designated Caregiver
Individuals who assist qualified patients with purchasing and/or administering medical cannabis.
In-State Qualified Patient
Adults with a qualifying medical condition who have obtained a written certification from a registered medical cannabis practitioner.
How It Works
Pre-Register Online
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Complete a short form and upload your required documents before the event to save time.
Attend Your Appointment
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Bring your photo ID and any medical records or prior cannabis card documentation (if renewing).
Consult With a Practitioner
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You’ll meet one-on-one with a licensed practitioner who will review your information and answer questions.
Complete the Process
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Pay the practitioner’s certification fee directly. After your consultation, you’ll be ready to submit your state application and pay the state’s processing fee separately.
What To Expect
Appointments typically take 15–20 minutes per patient.
Practitioners provide receipts, documentation, and secure handling of patient records.
Each venue has designated space for consultations.
Why Patient Drives?
Convenience: Multiple locations and dates to choose from.
Accessibility: Affordable, streamlined process close to home.
Kentucky Patient Resources
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Kentucky OMC: Authorized Practitioner Directory
115 Codell Dr, Lexington, KY 40509 (833) 781-6360
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State application fee: $25 for a medical cannabis registry card. This fee is waived in 2026 if you secured your card in 2025.
Practitioner visit/consult: Varies by provider (often $100–$200).
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You must:
Be a resident of Kentucky
Be 18+ (or a minor with a parent/guardian caregiver)
Have a qualifying medical condition diagnosed by a physician. Qualifying conditions include:
• Any type or form of cancer;
• Chronic or severe pain;
• Epilepsy or other intractable seizure disorder;
• Multiple sclerosis, muscle spasms, or spasticity;
• Chronic nausea or cyclical vomiting syndrome; or
• Post-traumatic stress disorder. -
Schedule an in-person appointment with a licensed physician to discuss your health and obtain a written medical marijuana certification.
Register for an account and apply online through the Patient and Caregiver Registration Portal.
You will provide:
• Caregiver information, if applicable
• Written certification
• Signed and notarized signature form
• $25 Application feeState reviews the application within 30 days.
Receive your digital registry ID card and access products at licensed dispensaries.
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Hit us up!
If you have questions about the process or need help registering for an upcoming patient drive, our team is here to make it easy. Just fill out this form and tell us what you need — whether it’s help finding an event near you, understanding what to bring, or walking through the registration steps, we’ve got you covered!