All applications must include:
Healthcare Practitioner Certification Form, signed by your healthcare practitioner
Completed Adult Patient Application (paper or online)
A copy of your photo ID, which can be either:
A valid Iowa driver's license
A valid Iowa non-operator's identification card
Payment
$100, unless the patient is applicable for the reduced fee
$25, when scanned proof of any of the following is provided:
Copy of Social Security Disability Benefit notice (SSDI notice)
Copy of proof of receipt of Supplemental Security Income Payment (SSI receipt)
Copy of Iowa Medicaid member card
Copy of Hawk-I member card
Here is a comprehensive instructions on how to apply for your card, and a list of dispensaries for your convenience: