Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. Your plastic Program ID card will be mailed in 1-2 weeks after your application is approved.
Register as a personal caregiver with the Medical Use of Marijuana Program
A personal caregiver assists with a registered patient's medical use of marijuana. To become a personal caregiver, you must first register with the Medical Use of Marijuana Program.
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Medical Use of Marijuana Program
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What you need
Before registering as a personal caregiver, you will need:
- The PIN given to you by the registered qualifying patient
- Current, acceptable form of identification (ID)
- Current, accepted photograph of yourself
- If registering online, you may be able to use your MA RMV photo during the Upload Photo step.
For detailed instructions on how to register, review the caregiver registration step-by-step instructions.
See the clarification of caregivers and approved dispensaries for more information about your role as a personal caregiver.
How to register
Online registration through the Medical Use of Marijuana (MMJ) Online System is the fastest way enroll.
- The first time you register online, you will need to register with Virtual Gateway (VG).
- One you log in to VG, you can register with the MMJ Online System. Enter your username and password and select Medical Use of Marijuana System.
- This is also where you will be able to update your information
Paper registration is available for those who are unable to register online. This is a more lengthy process. Please call the Program at (617) 660-5370 to request a paper registration form.
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Contact
Address
99 Chauncy St., 11th Floor, Boston, MA 02111
Phone
Virtual Gateway Password Retrieval
Call Medical Use of Marijuana Program, Virtual Gateway Password Retrieval at (800) 421-0938