Get Your VA Medical Marijuana Card In Richmond, Real Doctors Available Now

Your Richmond medical marijuana card takes about 5 minutes to get, and we send your certification the same day so you can visit a dispensary right away. Our doctors review your condition, approve you on the spot, and email your official PDF certification within hours of your appointment. The optional state registration card takes about 5 business days through the CCA portal, but you don’t need it since Richmond dispensaries accept your certification and photo ID.

Getting your medical marijuana card in Richmond means showing the state you live here and proving who you are. Your doctor handles the certification after your appointment, then you submit everything with the state fee.

• Valid photo ID: Driver’s license or state ID that isn’t expired. Make sure your name matches what’s on file.
• Proof of where you live: Recent utility bill, lease agreement, or bank statement showing your Richmond address. Has to be from the past 60 days or the state won’t accept it.
• Medical records (helpful but not required): Old prescription labels, doctor visit summaries, or test results about your condition. Missing these? The doctor can approve you just by hearing about your symptoms.
• Physician certification: Your doctor provides this after evaluating you during the appointment. They sign off on your qualifying condition and send you the form.
• Application fee for the state: The state charges you directly when you submit everything through their online system.

You qualify for a medical marijuana card if you live in the state and a licensed practitioner believes cannabis could support your health. Many Richmond patients meet the basic rules once they share their symptoms and complete a quick evaluation with a registered doctor.

• Residency: You must live in the state and show proof with a state ID, driver’s license, or another accepted document.
• Age: You must be 18 or older, and minors can qualify with a parent or legal guardian serving as their caregiver.
• Qualifying condition: The state does not limit conditions, so any diagnosed issue may qualify if your practitioner believes cannabis could help.
• Evaluation: A state-registered doctor, NP, or PA must review your health concerns and issue a written certification if appropriate.
• Registration: The optional state card is no longer required to shop, since your written certification and photo ID are enough.

Most Richmond patients don’t need to bring medical records to get approved. Our doctors focus on your current condition and symptoms you describe during your secure video evaluation. An honest conversation about your health is usually all our physicians need to issue your medical cannabis certification the same day.

Every medical marijuana product form the state permits is available at dispensaries in Richmond. Choosing the right one can make a real difference in how well your treatment works.

• Dry flower: The most versatile and cost effective option. You smoke or vaporize it, and patients often prefer this for fast, controllable relief.
• Concentrates: Products like cannabis budder offer stronger effects with smaller amounts. Worth considering if standard flower isn’t providing enough relief.
• Vape cartridges and oils: A smarter choice for patients who need discretion or want to avoid smoke. Effects hit within minutes and dosing is predictable.
• Tinctures: Liquid drops under your tongue work in 15 to 30 minutes. We recommend these for patients who need accurate, adjustable dosing throughout the day.
• Edibles: Gummies and chocolates last longer than inhaled products. Best for patients managing chronic symptoms who want extended relief.
• Capsules: The most consistent option for patients on scheduled treatment plans. Swallow like any pill with predictable results.
• Topicals: Creams and balms applied directly to painful areas. Ideal for localized joint or muscle pain without psychoactive effects.

Your medical marijuana card is confidential and won’t show up on background checks. The state built the patient registry to protect you, and your employer and landlord have no way to access it. Your certification is HIPAA-protected health information, treated like your other medical records. Thousands of patients have gotten their cards without their employers or landlords ever finding out. The only situation where cannabis use becomes relevant is with federal employment, security clearances, or firearm purchases, since federal law still applies there. For everything else, your privacy is protected.

Yes, you can grow marijuana at home with a medical card. In fact, any adult 21 or older can legally cultivate cannabis at their primary residence, regardless of medical card status.

• Eligibility: You must be 21 years of age or older to legally cultivate cannabis at your primary residence.
• Medical card not required: State law allows home cultivation for all adults 21+, so your medical card is not necessary for growing at home.
• License: No license is required to grow for personal use, and there is no annual cultivation fee.
• Plant limits: You can grow up to four plants per household, with no distinction between growth stages:
  • Mature: The household total is limited to four plants.
  • Immature: The household total is limited to four plants.
  • Clones/Seedlings: The household total is limited to four plants.
• Location: Plants must not be visible from a public way and must be secured to prevent access by anyone under 21.
• Household limits: The limit is four plants total per household, regardless of the number of adults in the residence.
• Caregivers: Registered medical cannabis patients and caregivers may also grow up to four plants per household under the same rules.
• Tagging requirement: You must attach a legible tag to each plant with your name, driver’s license or ID number, and a note that it is for personal use.
• Personal use only: Homegrown marijuana is for personal use only. Sharing up to one ounce with other adults without payment is permitted, but selling is prohibited.

Federal law prohibits transporting medical marijuana across state lines, making it illegal regardless of state-level cannabis laws. However, the state participates in reciprocity agreements with states, allowing your VA medical card to be recognized for legal cannabis purchases at dispensaries in those jurisdictions. Review state-by-state medical marijuana reciprocity information to determine where your card provides legal protection when traveling.

Yes. Our Richmond physician network consists of Virginia Board of Pharmacy licensed doctors who understand your wellness journey. We’ll connect you with an available physician based on your scheduling needs. Each doctor is:

• Fully licensed through the Virginia Board of Pharmacy and approved to recommend medical cannabis treatment
• Knowledgeable about assessing your symptoms and determining qualification under Virginia guidelines
• Focused on supporting your path to wellness through medical cannabis guidance

Have preferences for language, gender, or other needs that would make your visit more comfortable? Share those when booking and we’ll arrange the right match.

Richmond’s got several options where you can use your MMJ card, and they’re spread around the metro so you can find one close to you. Here’s where people around RVA go for their medical marijuana.

Right in the heart of Carytown near the shopping district or heading down Cary Street, The Cannabist Carytown (3001 West Cary Street) is on Cary Street near the Boulevard and easy to reach from I-195 or the Downtown Expressway. This Richmond dispensary is known for having a wide flower selection and knowledgeable staff who’ll walk you through different options, which helps if you’re trying to figure out what works for your symptoms.

Over in Manchester across the river near the Southside, gLeaf Manchester (1301 Semmes Avenue) sits on Semmes Avenue near the Bainbridge neighborhood and is accessible from Hull Street or the Powhite Parkway. People mention this place for having consistent product availability and a strong edibles menu, so you’re less likely to deal with things being out of stock when you need them.

And near the West End or heading down Broad Street toward Short Pump, The D8 Dispensary Richmond is accessible from Broad Street or I-64. They’re known for being patient-friendly and having staff who take time to answer questions, especially if you’re newer to using your card and want some guidance.

Whether you’re in Carytown, Manchester, or the West End, these spots will keep you covered without needing to drive all over Richmond. Just call ahead to confirm hours and check what they’ve got in stock.