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Getting approved for a Virginia medical marijuana card has never been easier. With our online platform, you can register, consult with a doctor, and receive your certification in just a few minutes. Our process is designed to be quick, easy, and convenient, so you can get the relief you need without the hassle. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, anxiety, or another qualifying condition, our streamlined system ensures you can access medical marijuana swiftly and efficiently.
1. Sign Up
No appointment necessary. Register with Leafwell on any device and consult with one of our licensed medical marijuana practitioners in minutes.
You will need your full social security number to complete registration.
2. Meet Your Provider
After finishing your application, you’ll be connected with a state-licensed medical professional, typically in 10 minutes or less.
3. Get Your Certification
Once approved, the provider will submit your certification directly to the state. You will then receive an email from the state allowing you to access your digital certification.
4. Shop with Your Digital Card
Take your digital certification and your government-issued ID to your chosen dispensary to shop.
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How to qualify for a Virginia marijuana card
Any Virginia resident at least 18 years old can apply for a Virginia medical cannabis card. They must be a medical patient with a qualifying health condition diagnosed by a doctor.
Approved patients have the option to register with the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to receive a state-issued digital registered patient card.
There is no list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis in VA. Instead, Virginia’s medical cannabis program states that an eligible practitioner like a medical marijuana doctor may recommend medical cannabis treatment if cannabis will “alleviate the symptoms of any diagnosed condition or disease.”
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3 things you need to apply
You'll need to provide the following to apply for a Virginia medical cannabis card:
1
Medical Marijuana Recommendation
This will be sent to you via email from the state after approval — you don’t need to apply to the state.
2
Proof of Identity
VA Driver’s License, VA State ID, or Passport, Out-of-state ID, or Military ID with Proof of Residency. You will also need to provide your full Social Security number.
3
Medical Records (Minors Only)
During your onboarding with Leafwell, you may upload medical records supporting your qualifying condition(s). Minor patients must provide medical records to be eligible for a Virginia medical card.
Next steps after approval
Congratulations on getting approved for your medical certification! You’ll get two emails from the state once you’ve been certified.
- The first will confirm that your patient account has been created and include a login link.
- The second will let you access your digital certification. You can also log in to your CCA Portal account and view your certification in the Account Dashboard tab at any time.
How to renew your med card in Virginia
The process of renewing your medical cannabis card is simple in Virginia and very similar to the process of getting approved for the first time.
Renewal Application Process – Leafwell
- Sign in to your Leafwell account or register as a renewal patient here.
- Speak to a Virginia-licensed provider online.
- Once approved, they will submit a digital written certification directly to the state.
- You will receive an email from the state that provides access to a digital “Validation of Written Certification.”
- Go to your nearest dispensary with your certification and a government-issued ID to shop for medical products.
Next steps after renewal
Congratulations on renewing your Virginia cannabis card with Leafwell. You’ll receive an email from the state shortly to access your new certification.
Legal limitations for cardholders in Virginia
No State Registration Required: As of July 1, 2022, medical cannabis patients, parents, or legal guardians are no longer required to register with the state’s Cannabis Control Authority to obtain a state-issued card to purchase cannabis at licensed medical marijuana dispensaries.
Certification from Doctor Required: Medical marijuana patients, parents, or legal guardians must still have a written medical marijuana certification from a state-licensed medical marijuana doctor, physician, or nurse practitioner to obtain medical cannabis products.
Possession Limits: The specified possession limit for medical cannabis products is a 90-day supply. Such products may contain up to 10 mg of THC per single dose.
The medical marijuana possession limit for botanical cannabis (flower) is up to four ounces per 30 days, while all other residents can only possess up to one ounce.
Recreational Use is Legal: Adult-use (recreational) marijuana is legal in Virginia as of 2021, yet recreational cannabis sales in dispensaries have yet to begin.
CBD and Delta-8: Delta-8 THC and CBD products are legal in Virginia. The condition for its legality is that it must be derived from hemp and contain a THC concentration of less than 0.3%.
Cultivation is Allowed: Medical patients and recreational users can grow up to four marijuana plants in the privacy of their own homes.
How to become a caregiver in Virginia
The Virginia medical marijuana program refers to caregivers who are not the patient’s parent/guardian as agents. Caregivers must be at least 18 years old. An agent can enter licensed dispensaries in Virginia and assist minors and vulnerable adults purchase medical cannabis and use medical marijuana products. Agents can:
- Only care for medical cannabis patients who have received a written certification in the past 12 months.
- Serve a maximum of two patients.
- Optional: Register with Virginia’s Cannabis Control Authority. The initial registration fee is $25, and the annual renewal fee is $25.
Can I use my Virginia medical card in other states?
Virginia does not offer medical marijuana reciprocity. However, as of July 2021, adults 21 years of age or older can possess up to one ounce of recreational marijuana and grow up to four marijuana plants per household.
While Virginia does not offer reciprocity, many other states recognize out-of-state medical cards if you’re a medical cannabis patient. These states include:
- Arizona
- Arkansas *
- Delaware
- Hawaii *
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan (at the dispensary’s discretion)
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey *
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma *
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- U.S. Virgin Islands *
- Utah * (up to two 21-day periods in a calendar year)
- Washington, D.C.
*Visitors must complete a visiting patient application with the state program.
Minor patient information
Leafwell providers are able to certify minor patients.
Parents/legal guardians of minors and vulnerable adults must be listed on the patient’s certification, but do not need to register with the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority.
A parent/legal guardian may choose to register with the Board if they wish to obtain an optional digital registration card.
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