Patient & Caregiver Licenses
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Welcome to the Patient and Caregiver Licensing webpage! Here you will find information on each license type, as well as helpful resources for applying for a license.
Licensing Portal
The Thentia licensing portal is a software platform that allows users to apply for and renew OMMA licenses and check the status of their applications. You can sign in to your account or create a new one if this is your first application with OMMA. OMMA processes patient license applications within 14 business days, excluding state holidays. The Thentia licensing portal also offers users several self-service options like fixing a rejected application, submitting change requests, surrendering a license and much more.
If your name changed since you got your current license or credential, you must also change your name in the licensing portal before starting your renewal.
Patients with disabilities: If you need additional assistance to submit a patient application, please send an email to OMMACommunications@omma.ok.gov to request a reasonable accommodation representative.
Patient License Types
Adult Patient License
- A medical marijuana patient license allows someone with an approved application to legally buy, use and grow medical marijuana and medical marijuana products in Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma residents aged 18 and up are eligible for a medical marijuana adult patient license.
- Applicants must provide proof of identity and residency, an acceptable photo and a signed Physician Recommendation Form from an authorized physician.
- Adult patient licenses are available with a term of either two years or 60 days. 60-day licenses are for patients whose need for medical marijuana or medical marijuana products is for a shorter duration than the full two-year license period.
- The nonrefundable patient license application fee is $100 plus a $4.30 credit card processing fee, or $20 plus a $2.50 credit card processing fee for people with proof of enrollment in Medicaid (SoonerSelect) or Medicare, or status as a 100% disabled veteran.
Out-of-State Patient License
- A medical marijuana out-of-state patient license allows someone with a valid medical marijuana license from another state (issued by that state government) to legally buy, use and grow medical marijuana and medical marijuana products in Oklahoma. It’s available to adults and minors.
- Residents of other states who have state-government-issued medical marijuana patient licenses are eligible for Oklahoma’s 30-day adult or minor out-of-state patient licenses. Prescriptions or licenses issued by out-of-state medical providers are not honored for Oklahoma’s out-of-state licenses.
- For example, among Oklahoma’s bordering states with medical marijuana programs, patients from Missouri and Arkansas are eligible because those state governments issue the licenses. Patients from Texas are not eligible, because the state government does not issue the licenses.
- Out-of-state applicants must provide their state-issued medical marijuana patient license, an acceptable photo and proof of identity (digital color copies of the front and back of a state-issued driver license or ID card, or a U.S. Passport).
- Out-of-state patient licenses are valid for 30 days and cannot be renewed.
- The nonrefundable out-of-state patient license processing fee is $100, plus a $4.30 credit card processing fee, per license.
Minor Patient License
- A medical marijuana minor patient license allows an Oklahoma resident under the age of 18 to legally possess, use and grow medical marijuana and medical marijuana products in Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma residents aged 17 and younger are eligible for a medical marijuana minor patient license.
- Applicants must provide proof of identity and residency, an acceptable photo and a Physician Recommendation Form signed by two qualified physicians.
- The minor’s parent or legal guardian must also provide proof of identity and residency, an acceptable photo and sign the application. The parent or guardian’s name will be listed on the license, and they will be authorized to buy medical marijuana or medical marijuana products for the licensed minor patient.
- Minor patient licenses are valid for two years or until 30 days after the patient’s 18th birthday, whichever is earlier. Patients who want a license after reaching adulthood should start the adult patient license application process as soon as they turn 18.
- The nonrefundable patient license application fee is $100 plus a $4.30 credit card processing fee, or $20 plus a $2.50 credit card processing fee for people with proof of enrollment in Medicaid (SoonerSelect) or Medicare.
Note: Minor patients may not enter dispensaries without the authorized parent or legal guardian. Minor patients are not authorized to smoke or vaporize any medical marijuana or medical marijuana products, unless both recommending physicians agree it is medically necessary. They are not prohibited from using nebulizers or other aerosolized medical devices.
Caregiver License
- A medical marijuana caregiver license allows someone designated by a patient – or a minor patient’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) – to help the patient buy, grow, apply, and/or administer medical marijuana.
- Caregiver licenses are available to family members or assistants aged 18 and up who regularly look after a medical marijuana patient for whom they are applying to be caregiver. It allows the caregiver to buy, transport, possess and administer medical marijuana or medical marijuana products to licensed patients.
- Each licensed caregiver may be the designated caregiver for up to five licensed patients. Licensed adult patients may have only one designated licensed caregiver. Licensed minor patients may have up to two designated licensed caregivers.
- A caregiver’s designated patient(s) must have a completed Physician Recommendation Form (Adult Patient) (or Minor Patient), including the section where the qualified physician certifies the necessity of a caregiver.
- Caregivers and patients must each sign a completed Caregiver Designation Form to establish the patient-caregiver relationship.
- Caregiver licenses are valid until the expiration date for associated licensed patient(s), not exceeding two years.
- Caregiver applicants must provide proof of identity, proof of residency and an acceptable photo.
- There is no application fee for a caregiver license application.
Patient License Renewals
To renew your patient license, you will need to upload a new digital photo taken within the last 6 months, a new Physician Recommendation Form (Adult Patient or Minor Patient, depending on your age) dated within 30 days of submission and proof of identity and residency.
The standard renewal application processing fee is $100 (plus a credit card processing fee). Patients enrolled in Medicaid (SoonerSelect)/Medicare, and patients who are disabled veterans, pay a discounted renewal application processing fee of $20 (plus a credit card processing fee). Please keep in mind that this proof must be submitted with your initial application; OMMA cannot refund you if you accidently pay the standard processing fee.
OMMA does not renew out-of-state patient licenses or 60-day patient licenses. To obtain a new license, you will need to submit a new application.
All renewals are processed through the Thentia licensing portal.
Lost or Never Received Patient Licenses
If you lost your card, or it has been at least 30 days since OMMA approved your application and you never received your card, log on to your account in the Thentia licensing portal and navigate the menu options to fill out a replacement card request. Select your replacement request reason. Ensure your address is correct before submitting a replacement request. If your address is not correct, please first submit an update application request.
Help & Resources
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Common Patient Licensing Questions
All Patient License Types
Q: What if I don't have a credit card to pay for my license online?
A: Many retail stores have pre-paid MasterCard or Visa cards available for purchase. Applicants who do not have access to a personal credit card may purchase one of these pre-paid MasterCard or Visa cards and load the amount of the licensing and processing fees at the store. The card may then be used for the online transaction.
Q: Why isn't my application fee payment going through?
A: Step 1: Check to ensure the correct billing address and zip code for the credit/debit card is correctly entered.
Step 2: Check to ensure the credit card number, expiration date, and CVV code is entered in the correct fields and in the correct format.
Step 3: If the information entered in Steps 1 and 2 is correct, call the issuing bank using the phone number on the back of the card and ask them to investigate why the payment didn’t go through. The issuing bank can provide more information to help you resolve the problem.
Step 4: If the above steps are unsuccessful, try using a prepaid Visa, MasterCard, or Discover debit or credit card. Some prepaid cards charge an activation fee. Make sure to purchase a card with the correct prepaid amount that will cover the card activation, application and processing fees.
Q: How do I get a physician recommendation for a medical marijuana license?
A: You will need to visit your doctor and have them complete and sign the Physician Recommendation Form (Adult Patient or Minor Patient, depending on your age). A digital copy of the form must be submitted with the application through the online system. The form must be dated within 30 days of the date you apply. For instance, if your physician signs the recommendation form on Sept. 30, the application must be submitted by Oct. 30. Please note that minor patients must have their Physician Recommendation Form signed by two physicians.
Q: Who checks or verifies my patient license?
A: You must present your medical marijuana patient license identification card every time you purchase medical marijuana at a dispensary or have marijuana taken to a processor to be concentrated. Licensed businesses must verify the validity of your license every time you buy products or services. Law enforcement officers may also require you to show them your identification card to prove you are licensed to legally use and possess medical marijuana.
You must present your medical marijuana patient license identification card every time you purchase medical marijuana at a dispensary or have marijuana taken to a processor to be concentrated. Licensed businesses must verify the validity of your license every time you buy products or services. Law enforcement officers may also require you to show them your identification card to prove you are licensed to legally use and possess medical marijuana.
Q: What if I have a P.O. Box listed on my driver's license or ID, or use a P.O. Box as my mailing address?
A: We can accept a driver’s license with a P.O. Box if it is accompanied by another valid form of proof of residency, or legal documents for victim protection. A P.O. Box can also be used as a mailing address if the above information is provided.
Out-of-State Patient Licenses
Q: Can parents or guardians get a caregiver license for a minor who has an out-of-state patient license?
A: No. But the name of the parent/legal guardian who signs the minor’s application will be placed on the minor’s out-of-state (temporary) patient license so the parent/legal guardian can buy medical marijuana for the minor.
Please note that licensed out-of-state minor patients cannot enter a dispensary without a parent or legal guardian.
Minor Patient Licenses
Q: Can parents or guardians get a caregiver license for a minor patient?
A: The name of the parent/legal guardian who signs the minor’s application will be placed on the minor’s temporary patient license so the parent/legal guardian can buy medical marijuana for the minor.
The caregiver license allows someone to help a homebound patient with the purchase, application, and administration of medical marijuana. A caregiver license is available to designated caregivers of any homebound patient. Only patients whose physician certifies a medical need for a caregiver may have a licensed caregiver. The status of the applicant as a minor, on its own, does not qualify the applicant for a caregiver.
Caregiver Licenses
Q: Can I change my caregiver?
A: Yes, you may submit the Patient Withdrawal of Caregiver Form to withdraw a current caregiver. To designate another caregiver, a separate caregiver application with another Caregiver Designation Form signed by the patient is required.