Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia patients complete Pennsylvania's two-part process — physician certification and state registration — without leaving the city.
HIPAA-compliant · Evaluation fee paid at booking. 100% refund if not approved.
Approval is not guaranteed. A state-licensed physician makes the eligibility decision.
Philadelphia evaluation pricing
Pennsylvania charges a $50 patient registry fee, paid directly to the state when you submit your application.
Typical total to get started: $134 evaluation + $50 state fee
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How getting certified works for Philadelphia patients
The whole visit happens by secure video with a physician licensed in Pennsylvania. Living in Philadelphia, PA means no clinic trip and no time in a waiting room — just a scheduled slot you join from home or work.
Apply in less than 5 minutes
Complete the Pennsylvania application with your health history and upload the front and back of your ID.
Meet your physician by video
Pick a 15-minute slot between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM ET and meet a Pennsylvania-licensed physician from Philadelphia.
Get certified
Approved patients receive their certification and the registration instructions for the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Registry.
Telehealth in Philadelphia
No drive across southeastern Pennsylvania
Philadelphia sits in Philadelphia County, and Pennsylvania permits telehealth evaluations for its program — so your appointment happens by secure video instead of a trip across southeastern Pennsylvania. Same-day openings are common, and you can reschedule from your patient portal if plans change.
- Slots run 9:00 AM–9:00 PM ET, seven days a week.
- Join by phone, tablet or laptop from anywhere in Pennsylvania.
- Results and next steps arrive in your secure patient portal.
Program at a glance
Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Registry
- Legal status
- Medical only
- Possession limit
- Up to a 90-day supply as determined by your practitioner.
- Home cultivation
- Home cultivation is not permitted.
- Out-of-state cards
- Pennsylvania does not recognize out-of-state medical cards.
Eligibility
Conditions commonly evaluated in Philadelphia
These are conditions physicians in Pennsylvania evaluate most often. If yours is not listed you may still qualify — the evaluating physician makes that call. Confirm the current list on the official Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Registry website.
- Chronic pain
- Anxiety disorders
- PTSD
- Neuropathy
- Cancer‑related symptoms
- Seizure disorders
- Inflammatory conditions
- Other conditions at physician discretion
After approval
Where Philadelphia patients buy
Pennsylvania patients buy from state-licensed dispensaries after their patient ID card arrives. Quick Medical Cards does not sell products.
Licensed locations change as the state approves new ones, so confirm current options with the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Registry. Your evaluation fee covers the physician visit only — state charges and products are separate.
Questions from Philadelphia patients
Philadelphia medical card FAQs
Can Philadelphia patients be evaluated online?
Yes. Pennsylvania permits telehealth evaluations, so Philadelphia patients complete the visit by secure video from home instead of driving to a clinic. Appointments run in 15-minute slots from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM ET, seven days a week.
What does a medical marijuana card cost in Philadelphia?
Our Pennsylvania video evaluation is $134. State charges are paid directly to Pennsylvania and are separate: $50. If the physician does not approve you, the evaluation fee is refunded in full.
How quickly can Philadelphia patients be certified?
Most Pennsylvania patients are certified within 7 to 14 days of their video visit.
Do I need a Pennsylvania address to apply from Philadelphia?
Yes. You must be a Pennsylvania resident, and a Pennsylvania-licensed physician must complete your evaluation. Upload the front and back of your Pennsylvania ID during the application so the physician can confirm residency.
Where do Philadelphia patients buy after approval?
Pennsylvania patients buy from state-licensed dispensaries after their patient ID card arrives. Quick Medical Cards does not sell products.
Medical card evaluations across Pennsylvania
Quick Medical Cards serves patients by telehealth throughout Pennsylvania. Start with your city, or read the full state guide for program rules, fees and timelines.
Also serving Pittsburgh, Allentown.
This page explains how Quick Medical Cards evaluates patients living in Philadelphia, PA. It is not medical advice. Only a licensed Pennsylvania physician can decide whether you qualify, and approval is never guaranteed. State rules and fees change; confirm current requirements with the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Registry.