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Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program
The Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program (MMICP) is a statewide program managed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). It provides a state-issued medical marijuana identification card (MMIC) and maintains a secure registry to verify qualified patients and their designated primary caregivers.
Participation in the program is voluntary. The MMIC provides proof that you are a qualified patient or caregiver in the California MMICP. The card can help with legal protections and simplified verification for medical cannabis use.
Who Can Apply
Ventura County residents who have a written recommendation from a physician stating medical cannabis is appropriate for their condition and their designated caregiver, if any.
How to Apply
Patients and designated caregivers must make an appointment to apply. You can make an appointment by calling 805-981-5323 or emailing MMICP@venturacounty.gov.
On the day of your appointment, you will be coming to the following address:
Ventura County Emergency Medical Services (VCEMS)
2220 E. Gonzales Rd., #200
Oxnard, CA 93036
What to Bring to Your Appointment
Please bring the following items to your scheduled appointment. Applications cannot be processed if required documents are missing.
Original written recommendation from your physician on official letterhead or Written Documentation of Patient’s Medical Records (DHS 9044) – English | Español
Completed Application / Renewal Form (original) (DHS 9042) – English | Español
Government-issued photo identification (e.g., California State Driver’s License, a California State ID Card, United States Passport, Veteran’s Administration ID Card).
Proof that you live in Ventura County. (e.g., a current utility bill, California motor vehicle registration with your current address in Ventura County, or a recent rent or mortgage payment receipt). P.O. Box addresses are not acceptable for address verification.
Annual and Card Replacement Fee: Non Medi-Cal participants, $100.00; qualified Medi-Cal participants, $50.00. Payments can be made by cashier’s check, money order or Visa or Mastercard. Please make money orders or cashier’s check out to VCEMS. Application fees are non-refundable.
Requirements for Application Process
The Application Form must be complete and signed.
The Applicant must provide sufficient proof of residency within Ventura County.
A valid government issued photo ID must be provided.
The Applicant must pay the appropriate fee and provide a Medi-Cal card, if any.
VCEMS must verify that the attending physician has a license in good standing to practice medicine, osteopathy, or podiatry in the State.
VCEMS must confirm with the Attending Physician via Fax or Email that the letter of recommendation provided is true and correct and the applicant has been diagnosed with a Serious Medical Condition for which the use of medicinal marijuana is appropriate.
Once confirmation from the Attending Physician is received, VCEMS will submit Applicant data to CDPH via their Medical Marijuana Automated System (MMAS). After the application is successfully processed through MMAS, VCEMS will receive the printed MMIC from CDPH. We will notify Applicant when the MMIC is ready for pick up during normal business hours.
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