Renewing Your Illinois Medical Cannabis Card
Illinois has two kinds of renewal. One needs a new provider visit. The other doesn't. Check which one you need before you book.
Which renewal do you need?
No visit needed
Extension renewal
You chose a 1- or 2-year card, and your 3-year certification is still active. You only renew the card, directly in your IDPH account. Don't book a visit with us.
$95 provider visit
Full recertification
Your 3-year certification is ending, or your card has expired. You need a new evaluation and certification from a provider, then a new state application.
How you'll know: IDPH sends a courtesy email about 45 days before a yearly extension is due, and
about five months before a 3-year card expires.
Extension renewal (no visit)
- Sign in to your ILogin account and open the IDPH Medical Cannabis Patient Registry Program.
- Choose the extension renewal and pick your new card length.
- Pay the state fee. Your current card stays valid until it expires, and your updated card is ready to download the day after.
Full recertification
- Book a Full Recertification. We recommend booking about 60 days before your card expires so there's no gap.
- Upload updated records. Your provider reviews your condition again, so recent visit notes or a current medication list help.
- Meet your provider by telehealth. If they recertify you, they submit the new certification to IDPH and we email you next steps.
- Submit your renewal with the state. Sign in to ILogin. Your application status should show Pending Renewal. Submit your renewal and pay within 90 days of your new certification.
- Keep using your current card until it expires. Your updated card is ready to download the next day.
Don't let your card lapse. If a 1- or 2-year card expires, Illinois treats you like a new patient:
you'll need a new certification and a new application instead of a simple extension. Renew on time to keep it easy.
Book a Full Recertification
Questions
How much does a full recertification cost?
$95 for the provider evaluation, plus the state card fee ($50, $100, or $125 for 1, 2, or 3 years) paid to IDPH.
Can I renew by telehealth?
Yes. Illinois allows medical cannabis certifications by telehealth.
I paid for a visit but only needed an extension.
Call us at 814-360-5353 before your appointment and we'll sort it out.