Learn How To Renew A Medical Marijuana Card In Utah

Talk With Green Team Doctors For Quick Medical Card Renewal in Utah

You have happily used medical marijuana in Utah for the last one year. It’s now time for Utah medical card renewal.

Once you’ve applied for and received a medical marijuana card in Utah, you can use it to purchase medical marijuana for 12 months. 

After 12 months, your recommendation becomes invalid, and your card expires, and you must apply for a Utah medical card renewal.

You can initiate the renewal process one month before your card expires. 

This ensures you don’t have a long gap where you have to stay without cannabis just because you don’t have a medical marijuana card.

But how and where do you initiate the Utah medical card renewal process?

This is a step-by-step guide on how to renew a medical card in Utah. We’ll also mention some Utah medical marijuana laws you should know.

Do I Need a Medical Marijuana Card to Buy Cannabis in Utah?

Even before discussing renewing a medical marijuana card in Utah, we must understand why getting a medical card is necessary.

Utah remains one of the states with the most strict laws regarding cannabis. 

While most other states have legalized cannabis for recreational and medicinal use, only medical marijuana is allowed in Utah.

Even with legalized medical marijuana, you can’t just walk into a cannabis dispensary and purchase cannabis. 

You must have a medical marijuana card to access medical marijuana in Utah.

A medical marijuana card is a state-issued document authorizing you to purchase marijuana for medicinal use.

To get a medical marijuana card in Utah, you must meet some set minimum conditions.

How to Qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in Utah

To qualify for a Utah medical marijuana card, you must:

• Be a Utah resident
• Have at least one qualifying condition (we’ll give you a list of all the qualifying conditions).
• Have a consultation with a registered and accredited medical marijuana provider.
• Pay an application fee of $15 to the state and submit your application online.

Conditions That Can Qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in Utah

If you have any of the following conditions, you may qualify for a medical marijuana card in Utah:

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
• Cancer
• Cachexia
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• Persistent nausea that isn’t responsive to traditional treatment. (This doesn’t include nausea caused by cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, pregnancy, and cannabis-induced cyclic vomiting syndrome.)
• Crohn’s disease/ Ulcerative colitis
• Epilepsy/ Debilitating seizures
• Multiple sclerosis/ Debilitating muscle spasms
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that’s being treated by a licensed health therapist. 
• Autism
• Any terminal illness that leaves the patient with less than 6 months of life expectancy
• An illness that requires the patient to be admitted to a hospice and receive specialized care
• Acute pain that’s expected to last for 2 weeks or longer for an acute condition. This includes a surgical procedure for which a medical professional may generally prescribe opioids for a limited edition.
• Persistent pain lasting longer than two weeks that’s not adequately managed by conventional medications. The qualified medical provider must ascertain that the condition can only be managed using opioids, opiates, or physical interventions.

If you’re looking to apply for a medical marijuana card in Utah for the first time, this guide will help.

Renew Medical Card in Utah – Step Guide

Now, to the meat of this blog: how do you go about the Utah medical card renewal process?

Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Consult With Our Compassionate State Licensed Physicians

Once your medical marijuana card has expired, reach out to you to schedule a telehealth appointment. This means you don’t have to come to our office to have your renewal evaluated.

During this meeting, our qualified, compassionate physician will evaluate how medical marijuana is working for you.

Do we need to change the consumption method or dosage? We’ll figure this out and more, depending on your experience with cannabis.

Once we’ve consulted, we’ll email you the info you need regarding Utah medical card renewal.

To book an appointment with one of our compassionate state-licensed physicians, access your patient portal here.

Step 2: Access the Utah Department of Health’s Medical Cannabis Program Online

After you meet with your qualified medical personnel (QMP), you’re now ready to log into the EVS. 

The EVS, short for Electronic Verification System, refers to the Center for Medical Cannabis database.

It’s the system used to manage and issue medical marijuana cards in Utah.

Now that you already have an account (you opened one when registering for a medical card the first time), you only need to log into the system. 

Click here to access the system, input your username and password, and click Sign in.

Step 3: Initiate the Renewal Process

Once logged in, hover over the Tracking Inbox. You will find it in the top left-hand corner of your screen.

Click on Patient (Not New Patient since you’re already registered).

Make any necessary changes to your patient’s info, then click the Save & Resubmit for Certification button. 

Once you’ve done this successfully, the status will change to “Awaiting Certification.”

Step 4: Update the Green Team Doctors

At this point, you’ll need to contact and update us so we can initiate the recertification of your medical marijuana card. 

Please note that you can’t proceed to the next step before we’ve recertified your Utah medical card renewal.

Step 5: Pay the EVS Fee

Once we’ve certified your renewal, the EVS will notify you to pay a $15 renewal fee.

To pay, log into your EVS account, go to Tracking Inbox, click your Name, hover over the Payment tab, and then click New Payment.

Once you’ve paid, your status will change to “Awaiting State Approval.”

Step 6: The State Approves Your Card

Once your Utah medical card renewal has been approved, the state will email you a copy of your Utah cannabis card.

You can also access your Utah MMJ card and print it through the EVS portal.

Go back to the Tracking Inbox, click on your Name, and then click the Print Card button.

You have done it! You can now legally purchase medical marijuana in Utah!

While Utah medical card renewal is a straightforward process, it involves several steps that may take some days.

It’s therefore recommended that you start this process 30 days before the expiry of your card.

This helps ensure you have enough time to get the new card before the current one expires.

Medical Marijuana Laws You Should Know

While medical marijuana is legal in Utah, there are some laws you should be aware of.

1. Medical Cannabis Possession Limits

According to the law, medical marijuana patients should not possess more than sufficient cannabis for 30 days. 

The possession limit may not be more than:

•  113 grams of unprocessed marijuana (flower) and 
• 20 grams of total composite THC in all other medicinal forms.

2. Medical Marijuana Patients Must Have a Medical Card

The only way to access medical marijuana in Utah is with a medical marijuana card.

You must be evaluated by a compassionate state-licensed physician who will then recommend you as a qualifying medical marijuana patient.

Refer to our previous section on the qualifying medical conditions for a marijuana card in Utah.

3. You Must Be 21 Years Old to Get a Medical Cannabis Patient Card

In addition to the qualifying conditions, you must be at least 21 years old to get a medical cannabis patient card.

People between 18 and 20 can qualify by petitioning the Compassionate Use Board.

The board, comprising seven providers, reviews all card applications for people under 21. 

People with conditions not listed on the statute may also petition the board for approval.

If a patient cannot procure or take marijuana on their own, they can designate a caregiver.

To qualify for a caregiver medical marijuana card, you must be at least 21 years old and be a Utah resident.

4. Visiting Patients Can Qualify

Patients visiting can Use their card from another state to apply for a temporary card to buy medical marijuana if they have a qualifying condition approved by Utah authorities.

You can read more about Utah medical marijuana laws from the Utah Department of Health.

Frequently Asked Questions About Utah Medical Card Renewal

What is Utah medical card renewal cost?

• The state fee is $15 and is due upon every renewal.
• Green Team Doctors’ renewal fee is $139.

What documents do you need for Utah medical card renewal?

• A valid government-issued identification card such as a passport or a driver’s license. This is to prove your age and identity.
• Proof of Utah residency, e.g., a lease agreement or utility bills.

Can I grow my marijuana in Utah?

No, cultivation for both medical and recreational purposes is not allowed in Utah.

Who can recommend me for a Utah medical card renewal?

The healthcare provider must be licensed and registered with the Utah Department of Health as a Qualified Medical Provider for medical marijuana.

Book an appointment today to talk with one of our compassionate state-licensed physicians.

The Green Team Doctors Will Help You Renew Medical Card In Utah 

Don’t wonder anymore how to get your Utah medical card renewal recertified.

Green Team Doctors is a coalition of local physicians with a combined experience of more than 300 years practicing medicine.

Book an appointment with our team of certified and licensed physicians, who will evaluate you and recertify your Utah cannabis card renewal.

Looking for a marijuana card for the first time? 

We’ll still evaluate and recommend you if you qualify.