Application Procedures

Caregiver Applications

In order to qualify for a Designated Caregiver card to legally purchase medical marijuana for a qualified patient, you must meet the following qualifications:Test

• Be 21 years of age or be the parent or legal guardian of a minor child.
• Have not been convicted of an excluded felony offense.
• Have agreed to assist with a patient's medical use of marijuana and assist no more than five qualifying patients.
• Be a Delaware resident with proof of residency. (DE Driver’s License or DE State ID)

The Oversight Committee webpage has details on how to request the addition of a new medical condition to the qualifying list.

• Step 1 - Complete the Designated Caregiver Application
  • Complete the caregiver application in its entirety. You will need the patient’s 10-digit registry number to apply. If you plan to be a designated caregiver for multiple patients, you must complete an application for each patient. Applications can be completed online or forms can be printed here.
• Step 2 - Complete the Patient Application
  • Complete the patient application in its entirety. You can apply online, or print a paper copy of the application. If you will require a caregiver, ensure that the caregiver completes a caregiver application. Information on how a caregiver can apply can be found here.
• Step 3 - Pay the non-refundable application fee
  • The fee is $50.00 and is non-refundable for all who apply. If you apply online, there will be a section for payment options. If you are mailing your application, please include a check or money order for $50.00, payable to the State of Delaware.
• Step 4 - Submit proof of age and residency
  • You must upload a copy of your Delaware issued driver’s license or State issued ID with your application. If you are mailing your application, send a clear photocopy of your Delaware issued driver’s license or State issued ID.
  • If you are mailing your application, please send to:
    • Delaware Division of Public Health
      Medical Marijuana Program, Suite 140
      417 Federal Street
      Dover, DE 19901