How to get a medical card in Arkansas
Arkansas’s program is run by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Medical Marijuana Program. Here is the process for a registry ID card, taken from the program’s own website, with fees only where the state publishes them. Fee: $50, paid by debit or credit card (American Express not accepted).
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Key Takeaways
- The ADH application page requires an Arkansas driver’s license or Arkansas state ID issued by the DMV, and a Physician Written Certification on the ADH form (no other form is accepted).
- Fee: $50, paid by debit or credit card (American Express not accepted). Application fees are non-refundable.
- Requirements change; confirm on the official program site before you apply.
Who can apply
- The ADH application page requires an Arkansas driver’s license or Arkansas state ID issued by the DMV, and a Physician Written Certification on the ADH form (no other form is accepted).
Step by step
- Get the ADH Physician Written Certification from a physician.
- Register as a new user in the online system with a valid email and confirm your account from the email you receive.
- Complete every required field, including your Social Security number and military status, and sign on screen.
- Upload a photo of your state ID and of the written certification, then pay.
- Check your application status after 14 days. If approved, print your card; a hard copy is also mailed.
Fees
- $50, paid by debit or credit card (American Express not accepted). Application fees are non-refundable.
Processing time and renewal
- Applications may take up to 14 days to process from receipt of the application and payment. Incomplete or erroneous applications are returned.
Using your card
- Keep your printed card until the mailed card arrives.
Medical cards and your job
A state card does not change federal workplace testing. For DOT-regulated jobs, a Medical Review Officer must not verify a test as negative because of a state medical recommendation (49 CFR § 40.151(e)).
For Arkansas’s own workplace rules, see Arkansas cannabis employment law.
Common questions
How much does a medical card cost in Arkansas?
$50, paid by debit or credit card (American Express not accepted). Application fees are non-refundable. Practitioner visits are usually a separate cost.
How long does it take to get a Arkansas medical card?
Applications may take up to 14 days to process from receipt of the application and payment. Incomplete or erroneous applications are returned.
Does a Arkansas medical card protect me at work?
It depends on the statute. See our Arkansas employment law page for what state law protects, and note that federal DOT testing rules apply regardless of a state card.
Sources
- government Arkansas Department of Health, Medical Marijuana ID Card – Apply Online ↗ accessed 2026-10-03
- government eCFR, 49 CFR § 40.151 — What are MROs prohibited from doing as part of the verification process? (U.S. DOT) ↗ accessed 2026-10-03