Get Your Virginia Medical Marijuana Card

To get a medical marijuana card in Virginia, start by booking an online appointment with a licensed medical provider through PrestoDoctor.com. If approved, you’ll receive a written certification to use at any Virginia dispensary—no state-issued card or registration required. You’ll simply need to show your physician certification and a valid Virginia ID at the dispensary.

To qualify for a Virginia medical marijuana card you must:
• Be a Virginia resident with a valid ID (or show proof of Virginia residency)
• Be at least 18 years old (minors require guardian approval)
• Have a qualifying medical condition—there’s no fixed list in Virginia, so our licensed providers can certify based on your unique health needs.

No, state registration is optional. Thanks to updated Virginia laws, all you need is your PrestoDoctor physician certification and a valid photo ID to purchase medical cannabis. Registration is only necessary if a caregiver or guardian is not listed on your certification.

With PrestoDoctor, patients are certified the same day. Our appointments are quick, easy, and 100% online.

Once approved, your certification will be uploaded by your physician and you should receive an email from the state with your certification shortly thereafter —no waiting for a physical card.

Virginia does not maintain a list of qualifying conditions, because medical cannabis in Virginia can be prescribed if your physician believes medical cannabis would benefit your condition.

PrestoDoctor’s licensed practitioners can certify you for any condition they believe may benefit from medical cannabis, including:

• Chronic pain

• Anxiety or PTSD

• Insomnia

• Cancer

• Epilepsy

• GI disorders (like IBS, Crohn’s)

Medical card holders in Virginia may possess up to 4 ounces per 30 days of  botanical cannabis (flower), while residents can only possess up to 1 ounce. 

The possession limit for other cannabis products is a 90-day supply. These products may contain up to 10 mg of THC per single dose.

Medical cannabis patients can shop at any licensed Virginia dispensary. Remember to bring your printed or digital certification and valid Virginia ID.

Yes. Certified patients can legally possess and purchase cannabis from dispensaries. PrestoDoctor helps to make this process fast and easy through online evaluations.

Recreational cannabis use is decriminalized, but retail sales are not yet legal.

PrestoDoctor's Virginia-licensed medical providers are authorized to issue cannabis certifications.

Book directly through PrestoDoctor.com for a secure and legal evaluation without the hassle of searching for an in-person clinic.

Your PrestoDoctor appointment is private, secure, and 100% online.

Your provider will discuss your medical history, evaluate your symptoms, and if appropriate, issue a certification. The process takes as little as 10–15 minutes. If you're not approved, you won't pay a dime with our 100% money back guarantee. 

Yes. Virginia law requires that your evaluation be completed by a Virginia-licensed provider.

All of PrestoDoctor’s providers are fully authorized under Virginia’s medical cannabis program.

Medical cannabis is available now—but only to certified patients.

Recreational cannabis is legal to possess, but retail sales won’t begin until at least May 1, 2025.

PrestoDoctor helps you access medical cannabis legally today.

Yes, but they must:

• Be certified by a licensed provider
• Have consent from a parent or guardian
• Have their guardian listed on the certification

Virginia dispensaries offer:

• Flower

• Tinctures

• Oils

• Capsules

• Edibles

• Topicals

With a PrestoDoctor certification, you can legally purchase a wide variety of cannabis products tailored to your condition.

Yes. Virginia law allows adults to grow up to 4 plants per household, regardless of patient status.

However, only certified patients can legally buy cannabis from dispensaries.

Virginia does not currently recognize out-of-state medical cards, and most states don’t accept Virginia certifications. 

However, other states may accept Virginia medical patient credentials to purchase medical cannabis products within their licensed dispensaries. 

Always check local laws before traveling.

No. Medical records are not required for certification through PrestoDoctor. Our providers may ask about your medical history, but you won’t need to upload documents unless you want to.

Yes. Since July 2022, patients only need a written certification from a provider (like PrestoDoctor) and valid ID. Registration is not required unless you need to name a caregiver.

At PrestoDoctor, the cost of an online evaluation is only $99.99. 

Optional registration with the state (if desired) costs:
• $50/year for patients
• $25/year for caregivers

When you visit a Virginia dispensary, be sure to bring:

• A valid Virginia ID or other proof of residency

• Your physician certification (printed or digital)

• Optional: a VCCA-issued card (if registered, not required)

PrestoDoctor certifications are valid for one year from the date of issue.

You'll need to schedule a renewal visit each year to maintain access to dispensaries. We'll send you an email reminder when your card is about to expire so you won't have any lapses in dispensary access.

Your certification includes:

• the patient’s full legal name

• the patient’s address

• the patient’s date of birth

• the date of issuance

• the date of expiration

• the qualified medical practitioner’s name, address, phone number and medical license number

• if applicable, the legal name of the patient’s registered agent/parent or legal guardian, and the registered agent/parent or legal guardian’s date of birth

• a barcode

• a QR code

Simply return to PrestoDoctor.com to book a renewal evaluation.

Our licensed providers will assess your ongoing condition and reissue your certification if appropriate.

You do not have to return to the same provider as the previous year. 

Retail cannabis sales are expected to launch May 1, 2025, pending final regulatory approval and local elections.

Until then, the only legal way to purchase cannabis in Virginia is with a medical marijuana certification in Virginia—get yours today with PrestoDoctor. We're here 7 days a week.