Virginia Medical Cannabis Card

1. Get Your Certification
   • Schedule an appointment (telemedicine or in-person) with a practitioner registered with the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA).
   • If approved, your practitioner issues a Written Certification for the Use of Medical Cannabis and enters your information into the CCA registration system, generating a digital ID you can download and print.
2. Shopping at a Dispensary (No State Card Required)
   • Bring your printed or digital Written Certification and a valid government-issued photo ID to any Virginia medical cannabis dispensary.
3. Optional: Apply for a State Registration Card
   • Including information about your qualifying condition for our provider. Contact us if you do not have medical records, we may still be able to help you.
     • https://patients.va.biotr.ac
   • Required for this optional application:
     • A copy of your Written Certification
     • Evidence of age, identity, and Virginia residency
   • Pay the $50 application fee (mailed separately to the CCA — the online portal does not process payment)
   • Processing for a full application typically takes about 60 business days.
4. Renewals
   • Certifications are renewed annually with your practitioner. If you hold an optional card, renew it in the CCA portal for the $50 fee.

Caregiver and Minor Requirements

1. If the patient is a minor or an incapacitated adult
   • A parent, legal guardian, or registered agent must be listed on the practitioner’s written certification (up to two parents/guardians and one registered agent may be listed).
2. If the patient is an adult using a registered agent
   • If not already listed on the certification, the registered agent can register separately; a patient may be represented by up to one registered agent, and a registered agent may serve up to two patients at a time.