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A Massachusetts medical marijuana card has to be renewed every year. You can start up to 60 days before it expires, and the state charges nothing to renew. Four steps cover it.

Four steps to renew

  1. Renew early You can renew up to 60 days before your card expires. The date is printed on your card. The state also emails you a reminder. How renewing works
  2. Check your certification Your provider's certification has to be valid, not expired. If it expired, visit your certifying provider to be certified again before you renew. Read the state steps
  3. Log in to your account Open the state patient portal and choose the fourth option, "I am an existing patient". You need your username and password. Your username is never your email address. You do not need the PIN again. Open the patient portal
  4. Update your information Change your name, address or other details. If the ID you first used has expired, upload a new valid ID and a proof of residency. See what to upload

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What to have ready

You only need a new ID if the one you used before has expired. Accepted ID: a current Massachusetts driver license, a current Massachusetts ID card with a photo, a current U.S. passport, a U.S. military ID or a Permanent Resident Card.

You also upload a proof of residency that is not your ID card. Its name and address have to match your registration. Examples the state lists: a utility bill less than 60 days old, a current motor vehicle registration, a car insurance bill less than 60 days old, a mortgage, lease or loan contract less than six months old, or first-class mail from a federal or state agency less than 60 days old. The state does not accept a pay statement, a doctor or hospital bill, a credit card bill or a bank statement.

Caregivers

You can add or change your caregivers during renewal, up to two. Caregivers register again every year too.

AC Peabody is a medical dispensary being renovated at 25 Newbury Street, on Route 1 in Peabody. It will serve registered patients and caregivers. It has no opening date yet.

Short answers

How often do I renew?

Every year. Your card expires each year on the anniversary of your registration. The date is on the card.

How early can I renew?

Up to 60 days before the expiration date. The Commission page does not describe a grace period after the date.

Does renewing cost money?

The state charges no fee to renew. Your certifying provider may charge for the yearly certification visit and sets that price. A replacement for a lost card costs $10.

What if my card expires before the new one arrives?

When the state approves your renewal you can print a temporary card. The state says the new card comes in the mail within 10 to 14 business days after approval.

What if I forgot my username or password?

Open the portal, choose the fourth option, and pick "forgot username" or "forgot password". The state says the username can change from year to year.

Can I renew by mail?

Yes. Paper forms exist, including one in Spanish, but online is the fastest. The state says paper applications take much longer.

Do I have to update my information between renewals?

Yes. The Commission says to update your account within five days if your name, address or contact details change, or if your ID has a new expiration date.

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Read on October 24, 2026. The state can change its rules, so confirm on its pages before you act.

This page explains how a state program works. It is not medical or legal advice, and it makes no claim about what marijuana does for any health condition. Ask a health professional about your health.