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I am a Caregiver

Caregiver Qualifications

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

  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.
  Be a Delaware resident with proof of residency. (DE Driver’s License or DE State ID)
  Completed Statewide and Federal Criminal History check from the Delaware State Bureau of Identification (SBI)

Caregiver Application Process

Applications may be completed online (if you qualify) or by paper application.

  Caregiver Application

Complete the caregiver application in its entirety. You will need the patient’s 10-digit registry number to apply.

  Patient Application(s)

Complete the patient application in its entirety.

  Non-refundable Application Fee

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 the application fee, payable to the State of Delaware.

  Proof of Age and Residency and Background Check

You must provide a copy of your Delaware issued driver’s license or State issued ID with your application to include a copy of the receipt from SBI for the background check. If you apply online, you may upload the documents at that time.

If you are mailing your application, please send to:

Office of the Marijuana Commissioner
Medical Marijuana Program
1128 South Bradford Street
Dover, Delaware 19904