Illinois State Process (Renewals)

There are two types of renewals in Illinois :

1. An extension renewal, which is a yearly incremental renewal for patients that did not purchase a three-year card at the onset of registering and wish to continue with the Medical Cannabis Patient Program. No Physician Written Certification is required for this type of extension.
   1. Instructions can be found here
   2. Please note, this system changed on 22nd June, 2021 so if your certificate is not in the system, please contact support@leafwell.com for assistance

1. A full Recertification renewal, a renewal for patients that have had their cards for three years or whose card has expired. Full recertification renewal will require patients to go see their certifying health care professional for a new updated physician certification as well as additional documents. Be sure to read all renewal letters in their entirety.
   1. Instructions can be found here
   2. After submitting payment to the state, you will receive an email notification. You can continue to use your current card until it expires.
      1. Please note: The new expiration date will not be shown on your account until after the current card expires. Once expired, you will be able to print or download your updated card the next day.
         
         

Notification prior to renewal:

IDPH will mail a courtesy letter about your extension renewal (one-year incremental renewal) approximately 45 days prior to the expiration date on the medical cannabis registry card. 

DPH will mail a courtesy letter about your full recertification renewals (three-year cards) five months prior to the expiration date on the medical cannabis registry card, along with a Physician Written Certification.