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Start here: your first evaluation
A first certification in Florida begins with an in-person physician evaluation. Here is what that visit involves, what to bring, and what no one can promise you.
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What to expect at your first evaluation
Initial physician certifications in Florida require an in-person physical examination by a qualified physician. Telehealth cannot be used for a first certification.In practice, that means your first appointment is face to face with a Florida qualified physician. Expect a genuine medical evaluation: the physician reviews your history, asks about your condition and prior treatments, performs a physical examination, and answers your questions. It is private, unhurried, and confidential. What it is not is a formality — some patients are certified and some are not, and the difference is the physician's clinical judgment, not the appointment you booked.
What to bring
- A valid, government-issued photo ID. The state requires identity verification for its registry application, and the practice verifies it at check-in.
- Documentation the physician requests. Records that help establish your diagnosis and history. When you schedule, our team tells you what the physician prefers to see — bring what you have; you do not need a perfect file.
- Your questions. This is a physician visit, not a sales call. Ask whatever helps you decide whether certification fits your situation.
One thing you do not need: medical records to request an appointment. Our contact form is scheduling-only and asks for no diagnosis details.
What the visit is — and isn't
It is a private evaluation by a Florida qualified physician; an honest assessment of whether certification is appropriate for you; and, if the physician certifies you, the first step toward the state registry.
It isn't a guarantee of certification; a dispensary or product consultation — we do not sell products, recommend strains, or give dosing advice; or a state service — the registry, the application, and the ID card all belong to the State of Florida.
No guarantees — and why that protects you
Any site that promises approval before a physician has met you is describing a sales process, not a medical one. Certification is the physician's decision after an examination. If the physician certifies you, the certification is entered into the state registry and the state takes over the ID-card application on its own timeline. If the physician does not certify you, our cancellation policy applies — you are not charged for the evaluation. Either way, the answer you get is a real one, and you leave the visit knowing exactly where you stand.
Your next steps
- Read the step-by-step guide: Get a Florida medical marijuana card.
- Request your evaluation — scheduling details only, no medical history required.
- Meet the physician in person with your ID and any requested documentation. We confirm the right appointment type when we schedule, so you never book the wrong visit.
Common questions
No. Under current Florida law, an initial certification requires an in-person physical examination by a qualified physician. Some renewals may qualify for telehealth when statutory conditions are met — we confirm the correct visit type when scheduling.
No. Our contact form collects scheduling details only — never diagnosis information or records. For the visit itself, the physician will tell you what documentation helps, and you bring whatever you have.
That is never guaranteed, and no honest practice will promise it. The physician examines you and decides whether certification is appropriate. If the physician does not certify you, our cancellation policy applies and you are not charged for the evaluation.
Use the contact form with the new-patient option, or call us. We collect only what scheduling requires, confirm the visit type, and tell you what to bring. Medical details stay between you and the physician.
The certification is entered into the Florida Medical Marijuana Use Registry. You then complete the state's application and pay the state fee. The state reviews applications and issues ID cards on its own timeline — we do not control or accelerate state processing.
Start your Florida certification
Tell us how to reach you and we will schedule your physician evaluation. Requesting an evaluation never guarantees certification.
No diagnosis details needed to request an appointment. The state — not this practice — issues registry ID cards.