Georgia Medical Marijuana Card Renewal (2026 Guide)

Patients who already hold a Georgia Low THC Oil Registry Card must renew their registration through the Georgia Low THC Oil Registry, administered by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), before their card expires. The renewal process requires a new examination and certification by a licensed Georgia physician.

The renewal process in Georgia works as follows:

• Visit your certifying physician – Schedule an appointment with a physician who is treating you for a condition approved under the low-THC oil law. The physician must conduct a physical examination to review your condition before issuing a low-THC oil recertification.
• Have your physician complete the required forms – Your physician must fill out the Low THC Oil Waiver form and the Physician Certification form and submit them to the DPH registry on your behalf.
• Pick up your card – Once processed, your card will be sent to your local county health department for pickup. A low-THC oil service representative will contact you within 15 business days from the date of application completion. You must present valid photo ID to pick up your card.

The Georgia Low THC Oil Registry Card is valid for two years from the issue date. Patients must renew every two years to maintain continuous legal access to low-THC oil.

It is advisable to begin the renewal process well before the expiration of your current Low THC Oil Registry Card. Since the card will be processed and sent to your local county health department, and a representative will contact you within 15 business days, starting early ensures there is no gap in your legal access to low-THC oil. Check your expiration date on your current card and schedule your physician appointment at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance.

Renewing a Georgia Low THC Oil Registry Card costs $25 (state fee). However, a separate physician consultation fee applies when you visit your certifying physician for recertification. Our physician recertification consultation starts at $45 through medicalcardonline.org, which covers the full examination and completion of the required certification forms.

Yes. At the expiration of your current Low THC Oil Registry Card, you must consult with your certifying physician to verify your continued eligibility. The certifying physician must hold an active MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathy) license in good standing with the Georgia Composite Medical Board. APRNs and Physician Assistants are not authorized to issue renewal certifications in Georgia.

If your Low THC Oil Registry Card expires, you must consult with your physician to confirm continued eligibility and have them resubmit the required forms to the Georgia DPH Low THC Oil Registry. Until your new card is issued and picked up at your local county health department, you will not be able to legally possess or purchase low-THC oil.