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Montana medical marijuana card

Montana medical marijuana card evaluation online

In Montana, the medical program is managed by the Department of Revenue's Cannabis Control Division and runs alongside legal adult-use sales. A provider certification gets you a registry card, and medical cannabis is taxed at a much lower rate than recreational products. Registered patients may also grow a limited number of plants at home.

  • $129 new patients
  • $100 renewals
  • Phone or video
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State fees are paid to the state, not to us.

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Renewal: $100
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Medical Marijuana Card evaluations across Montana

Evaluations are by phone or video, so you can book from any Montana city or town.

MissoulaGreat FallsBozemanButteHelenaBillingsBillings
Major city Also served by phone or video

Montana medical cannabis program facts

Run byMontana Department of Revenue, Cannabis Control Division
How access worksAfter a provider certifies you, the state issues a registry card
Adult useAdults 21+ may use cannabis legally
State feeThe Cannabis Control Division can tell you the current fee
ValidityProgram rules determine how long it lasts
TelehealthIn Montana, certifications can be issued after a telehealth visit.

Montana medical cannabis law highlights

  • Montana taxes medical cannabis at a far lower rate than adult-use cannabis.
  • You can grow a limited number of plants at home as a registered patient.
  • Certifications can be done by telehealth in Montana.

Conditions that can qualify in Montana

  • Cancer
  • Glaucoma
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Cachexia
  • Severe chronic pain
  • Severe nausea
  • Seizures
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Crohn's disease
  • Painful peripheral neuropathy
  • PTSD
  • Hospice care

How to get a medical marijuana card in Montana

  1. Reserve a phone or video visit with My IV Doctors; most take 5–10 minutes

  2. Your provider certifies your condition

  3. Send your application to the Cannabis Control Division

  4. Get your registry card

  5. Purchase from licensed dispensaries in Montana

Montana medical cannabis rules

  • Program rules set possession limits.
  • Cannabis use in public or while driving is illegal.

Book a phone or video evaluation

Video evaluationMeet the clinician on screen from your phone or computer.Book by videoPhone evaluationNo camera needed. The clinician calls you at your booked time.Book by phone

Physicians who oversee your care

Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.

Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.

Board-certified physician

Board-certified in anesthesiology, he reads medications and metabolism with a pharmacologist's eye, which shapes how he doses weight loss and longevity care.

Dr. Johnathan Chance Miller, M.D.

Dr. Johnathan Chance Miller, M.D.

Physician

Trained at Columbia and Washington University, he pairs prescriptions with practical habits around food, training and sleep.

Dr. Vanessa Niles, R.N., M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Dr. Vanessa Niles, R.N., M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

OB-GYN, board certified

An OB-GYN for more than 40 years and a Fellow of ACOG, she leads women's health care, from perimenopause to PCOS.

Medical Marijuana Card questions for Montana

Booking is free and the consultation takes about 5–10 minutes.

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How much does the Montana evaluation cost?

Our evaluation is $129 for new patients and $100 for renewals. The Cannabis Control Division can tell you the current fee.

Is recreational cannabis legal in Montana?

Adults 21+ may use cannabis legally.

How long is a card or certification valid?

Program rules determine how long it lasts.

Can a caregiver help me?

Within program rules, Montana lets you designate a provider or caregiver.

Can minors qualify?

A minor can qualify with a parent or guardian's consent, along with extra certification requirements.

Does a past conviction matter?

A prior conviction usually won't disqualify a patient, but anyone applying as a caregiver might go through a background check.

How do renewals work?

Make sure to renew your certification and your registry card before either expires.

Get your Montana medical marijuana card evaluation

Schedule a phone or video evaluation of about 5–10 minutes for $129. If you qualify, we help you with the next steps for the state program; state fees are separate.

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Reviewed October 2026. Laws and agency processes change, so confirm details with the relevant state agency. This page is general information, not legal or medical advice.

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