1. Confirm Eligibility and Prepare First
As a Florida resident with a qualifying condition (e.g., chronic pain, PTSD, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, cancer, Crohn’s disease, etc.), you must obtain a physician’s certification through a qualified medical marijuana doctor. That physician must enter your information and dosage/order into the Medical Marijuana Use Registry (MMUR).
After that, you (or your caregiver) must apply for a Medical Marijuana Use Registry Identification Card. This typically takes about 5 business days once the state receives your completed application and processes your payment (currently around $75).
Once approved, you can legally contact any licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTC). Only MMTCs are authorized to dispense or deliver medical cannabis in Florida.
2. Choose a Delivery Provider and Place Your Order
- Find a local MMTC that offers home delivery in your area. Not all MMTCs deliver statewide—delivery coverage is region‑specific. For example, some deliver in Fort Myers or Key West; others in Ocala, Oviedo, etc.
- Review minimum ordering rules. Many require orders to be placed at least a day in advance. For instance, MÜV requests a 24‑hour lead time.
- Check delivery fee thresholds. A typical arrangement: orders above a threshold (e.g., $100 or $125) may qualify for free delivery, but smaller orders incur a fee (e.g., $15–20).
- Place the order online or over the phone. You’ll select your products consistent with your MMUR‑authorized dosage: flower, vape oils, tinctures, capsules, edibles, topicals, etc.
- Provide verification. The dispensary will confirm your active MMUR card or your caregiver’s registration, as only cardholders or registered caregivers may receive delivery.
3. Order Processing & Confirmation
Once you submit your order:
- Dispensary staff double‑check your physician’s order in the registry to ensure the product matches your certified prescription.
- You may receive confirmation via email or text, including an estimated delivery window (often a few hours, depending on location).
4. Delivery Day: At Your Door
On delivery day:
- A driver from the MMTC will arrive at your address within the scheduled window.
- They will verify your identity by asking for your MMUR card and a government-issued photo ID (be sure to have both ready).
- If you have appointed a caregiver to receive the delivery, that person must show their registered caregiver credentials too.
Packaging & Regulations:
- Products will arrive in plain, opaque packaging, marked only with the state’s universal marijuana symbol and required labels—no branding or child‑appealing packaging permitted.
- You’ll receive a patient package insert including dosage info, warnings, ingredients, batch/harvest number, physician name, expiration date, and usage instructions.
5. After You Receive
- Inspect contents to ensure everything matches your order.
- Return or report immediately any discrepancies or damages to the MMTC.
- Store your products securely, keep them out of reach of children or pets, and follow storage instructions.
6. Supply Limits & Reordering
- In Florida, you may purchase up to a 70‑day supply at a time, with a 35‑day limit for smokable flower (e.g. max 2.5 ounces) unless otherwise authorized by your doctor.
- Once you’re near depletion, you can place a new order any time—but try to combine items to meet the minimum for free delivery, if possible.
7. Tips for a Smooth First Delivery
- Order ahead: give yourself at least one full business day before the desired delivery date.
- Confirm address and entrance details (e.g. gate code, buzzer info) clearly when ordering.
- Be present and ready to show your ID or card at delivery.
- Ask questions: many MMTCs include educational guidance, dosing tips, or suggested administration methods (e.g. tincture vs inhalation).
8. Summary Table
| Step | What You Need/Expect |
|---|---|
| Eligibility & MMUR card | Physician certification, registry entry, MMUR ID card |
| Choose provider | Licensed MMTC with delivery, meets regional coverage, fees/rules |
| Place order | Via phone or website—products within your dosage limits |
| Order confirmation | Estimated delivery window, order details |
| On delivery day | Need your MMUR card + ID (or caregiver credentials) |
| Products arrive | Plain packaging, full labeling, informational insert |
| After delivery | Inspect, secure storage, contact MMTC with issues |
| Reorder planning | Stay within supply limits, plan ahead to avoid fees or delay |
By following these steps—getting your MMUR card, picking an MMTC, scheduling ahead, and being ready at delivery—you can expect a clear, compliant, and confidential first-time experience when ordering medical marijuana delivery in Florida.
Find dispensaries that offer delivery services here.