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Medical Marijuana ID Card Program

The Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) was established by the California Department of Health Services in 2004 to facilitate the registration of qualified patients and their caregivers, through a statewide identification system. Participation in the program is voluntary for patients and the patient's primary caregiver. Through their county of residence, qualified patients and their caregivers may apply for and be issued an identification card. This card is used to verify those patients and caregivers that have authorization to possess, grow, transport and/or use medical marijuana in California.

The Sonoma County Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) program provides patients with an ID card to show they have a recommendation from their physician to use marijuana for medicinal purposes. The card can assist law enforcement officials in determining whether an individual using marijuana meets the requirements of the Compassionate Use Act, which states that, with the recommendation of a physician, a patient may obtain and use marijuana for personal medical purposes.

MMIC Application Overview

Application packets are available at the Office of Vital Statistics, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Completed applications are accepted by appointment only on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

At the time of application appointment, you must present:

• A completed MMIC application.
• Proof of residency.
• Government-issued photo ID.
• A piece of your medical record that documents that your attending physician has discussed or recommended the use of medical marijuana as part of the patient treatment plan.
• Your physician's name, address and telephone number.
• Your current Medi-Cal card if you are a Medi-Cal beneficiary.
• The MMIC application fee for each card.

For details about applying for a MMIC, read our Frequently Asked Questions, or call the Office of Vital Statistics at 707-565-4442.