Creating Your Account

Step 1: Log On 

• After being certified by your physician, log on to the Medical Use of Marijuana Program Online System (Online System) and click the “Register as a Patient” button. 
• Note: In order to register as a patient in the Online System, you must first be certified by a Certifying Health Care Provider. 

Step 2: Enter Your Patient Identifying Information

• Enter your identifying information exactly as it is listed on the instructions provided to you by your physician.

Step 3: Read Instructions

• On the next page, read the registration instructions, then click “Proceed” to continue the application. Enter your personal information in the provided field.

Step 4: Read Attestation

• Read the attestation and select the checkbox to agree. Click “Proceed.”

Step 5: Submit ID

• If you selected a state license or state ID as your form of identification and the system is unable to retrieve your photograph from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), you will be redirected to the Identification Verification page. (If you are using a form of identification that is not issued by Massachusetts, then just click “Proceed.”) 
• Review your information and make corrections, as needed. 
• Click “Proceed” to continue.

Step 6: For Patients Using an Out-of-State ID

• Enter the expiration date of your document, then click “Upload” to select the file of the scanned document on your hard drive. Once the upload is complete, the document will appear in a table above the form. 
• Click “Proceed” to continue.

Step 7: Submit Proof of Residency 

• On the following page, you will select the file containing your scanned proof of residency document and upload it by clicking the “Upload” button. You will then see the document listed in a table above the form. 
• Click “Proceed” to continue.

Step 8: Upload Identification Photo

• On the next page, select the file on your hard drive of your identification photo and click the “Upload” button. 
• If the system was able to obtain your photograph from the Massachusetts RMV, you will see the photo displayed. Additionally, if the system is able to obtain the photo after you upload a photograph, you will have the option to use this photograph. 
• Click “Proceed” to continue.

Step 9: Review Information

• Review your application information, then click “Submit.” If you need to update any section, click on the information to return to the page.

Selecting a Personal Caregiver 

You have the option of designating a Personal Caregiver to assist you with your medical use of marijuana. After your registration has been approved by the Program, you may log into the Online System and designate up to two personal caregivers who are not currently designated by another patient, unless that Personal Caregiver is your immediate family member. 

To select a Personal Caregiver, please follow these steps: 

• Step 1: Log into the Online System. 
• Step 2: Click on “My Caregivers” at the top of the page.
• Step 3: Click “Generate PIN” to create a personal identification number (PIN) for your personal caregiver. 
• Step 4: Provide the PIN to your personal caregiver and direct them to register with the Program in the Online System.  
• Step 5: After your personal caregiver has registered, click on the link “My Caregivers” at the top of the page and follow the instructions to approve your personal caregiver.
• Step 6: After you approve your caregiver, the Program will process your personal caregiver’s registration.

Questions

Have questions regarding the registration process? Please contact the Medical Use of Marijuana Program at (833) 869-6820.