The Utah out-of-state medical cannabis card is a temporary medical cannabis card issued to non-Utah residents who are medical cannabis cardholders in their home state to allow them to buy and use medical cannabis in Utah.
A Utah out-of-state medical cannabis card is available to non-residents diagnosed with a qualifying condition as determined by Utah law. These conditions include:
To get a Utah out-of-state medical cannabis card, follow these steps:
Visit the Utah Electronic Verification System: The Utah medical cannabis program requires applicants first to establish a Utah-ID account in order to set up a user ID and password for the Electronic Verification System. On the EVS, click “create an account” to start the account creation process or perform this step in advance at id.utah.gov
Select "Patient Registration"
On the registration screen, select registration type “Non-Utah Resident” and ensure all other required fields are completed
From the home page, hover over “Tracking Inbox” and then select "New Patient" under the "Patient" tab
Select the applicant type “I am applying for myself” or “I am applying for my minor child.” Complete all required fields in the Patient Information and Patient Proof of Identity section
Use the blue “Browse” button to upload a copy of your current out-of-state Medical Cannabis patient card
Select "Save" at the bottom left of the screen
After, your card will be in status "awaiting payment." Select the "Payment" tab to enter a credit card payment
Select the blue “click here to pay” button. This will prompt your browser to open a new payment window. Follow the payment instructions on the Utah GOVPAY payment screens
When your payment has been completed successfully, it will return you to the Payment listing in your EVS account. Use the blue "Patient" link in the breadcrumb trail to return to your patient information and confirm your updated status
Your status will now be “Awaiting State Review.” A staff of the Medical Cannabis program will review the Non-Resident application and activate your card on your requested activation date. When your medical cannabis card has been approved, you will receive an electronic mail with a copy of your card to print or download to your phone
To verify receipt of the medical cannabis card, you may contact the Utah medical cannabis program by calling (801) 538-6504. Once your medical cannabis card has been issued, you can buy medical cannabis products from approved medical cannabis pharmacies in the state. You must bring your medical cannabis card and a valid photo ID, such as a driver's license, to the pharmacy. Note that prior to your first purchase as a medical cannabis cardholder in Utah, you must consult with a medical cannabis pharmacist. Some of the state's approved medical cannabis pharmacies require an appointment made in advance for consultation.
When applying for a Utah out-of-state MMJ card, you must provide your:
When completing your application for a Utah out-of-state medical cannabis card, you will be required to provide the following:
It costs $15 to obtain a Utah out-of-state medical cannabis card. Renewal for another 21 days also costs $15.
The Utah out-of-state medical cannabis card is valid for 21 days. However, the state allows non-residents to be issued two 21-day cards every calendar year.
Utah does not issue out-of-state caregiver medical cannabis cards, as caregivers are required to be Utah residents. However, a minor who qualifies to be issued an out-of-state patient card must have their parent or legal guardian complete their application online via the Utah EVS.
A Utah out-of-state medical cannabis card includes the following information: