Get Your VA Medical Marijuana Card In Norfolk With Real State Licensed Doctors

It takes about 5 minutes to get a medical marijuana card in Norfolk. We meet with you, send your certification right away, and you get the PDF in your email the same day so you can use it at local dispensaries with your photo ID. If you decide you want the optional state card, the CCA portal usually sends the digital version in about 5 business days.

To apply for your medical marijuana card in Norfolk, you need a current photo ID and documents showing you’re a state resident. Once the doctor evaluates your condition and provides your certification, you’ll pay the state’s processing fee and upload everything to their portal.

• Current photo ID: Your driver’s license or state-issued identification card. Check the expiration date before your appointment.
• Documentation proving state residency: A utility bill, mortgage statement, rental lease, or bank correspondence with your Norfolk address from the last two months.
• Previous medical documentation (if available): Prescription bottles, diagnosis letters, medical visit records, or specialist reports related to your qualifying condition. Don’t have these saved? Your doctor can still evaluate and approve you based on the symptoms you describe.
• Physician certification form: The doctor completes this during your video consultation after confirming your qualifying condition. You’ll receive the signed certification directly from them.
• State processing fee: The state collects this payment when you file your application through their online registration system after receiving your doctor’s certification.

You qualify for a medical marijuana card if you live in the state and a licensed practitioner confirms that cannabis could support your health. For most Norfolk patients, the main steps are proving residency, meeting with a registered doctor, and showing that a diagnosed condition affects daily life.

• 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 applying 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 assess your symptoms 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.

For most Norfolk patients, medical records aren’t required to get approved. Our doctors focus on your current condition and symptoms during your secure video evaluation. An honest conversation about your health is usually all our physicians need to issue your medical cannabis certification, though records can help support complex cases.

Dispensaries throughout Norfolk stock every medical marijuana product form the state permits, so you can find what works best for your body and your condition. The right product makes a real difference in treatment results.

• Dry flower: The most widely used option. You smoke or vaporize it, and fruity strains like Zkittlez are popular for relaxation and pain relief.
• Vape cartridges and oils: These heat cannabis without smoke, which is gentler on your lungs. You’ll feel effects within a few minutes.
• Tinctures: Liquid drops go under your tongue and absorb in 15 to 30 minutes. We often recommend these for patients who want accurate, adjustable dosing.
• Edibles: Gummies, chocolates, and baked goods give you longer lasting relief. Plan for effects to start anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours after eating.
• Capsules: Swallow these like any regular pill. The consistent dosing helps patients who take cannabis on a set schedule.
• Topicals: Lotions, creams, and balms go directly on your skin for joint or muscle pain. These don’t cause any psychoactive effects.
• Beverages: Drinkable options like infused teas or syrups work similarly to edibles for patients who prefer not to inhale.

Your medical marijuana use will not appear on a standard employment or criminal background check, as the state’s medical marijuana registry is confidential and not publicly accessible. Your medical records and patient certification are protected under HIPAA, just like any other private health information. However, if you are involved in certain legal or government-related proceedings (e.g., federal employment, firearm licensing), questions about cannabis use may arise due to federal regulations. Employers and landlords cannot access state patient databases, so your card status remains private in most everyday situations.

Yes, you can grow marijuana at home. Your medical card isn’t required. The state allows any adult 21 or older to cultivate cannabis at their primary residence.

• Four plants maximum: Your household can have four plants total. Seedlings, clones, and mature plants all count toward that number.
• No license or fees: The state doesn’t require permits or annual payments for personal home cultivation.
• Plants must be hidden: Cannabis cannot be visible from Granby Street, Military Highway, or any public area. You must also secure plants from anyone under 21.
• Tag every plant: Each one needs a label with your name, state ID number, and a personal use statement.
• Personal use only: You can gift up to one ounce to another adult without payment. Selling any amount is illegal.
• Renters need landlord approval: Property owners can prohibit cultivation in lease agreements, so check yours before you start.
• Medical patients have the same limits: Your MMJ card doesn’t increase your plant count. Four per household applies to everyone.

The rules are the same across the city, whether you live in Ghent, Ocean View, or near the naval base. Stay within these guidelines and you’re legal.

The state doesn’t have reciprocity agreements with other states, so your medical marijuana card won’t work outside VA. You can’t legally travel across state lines with cannabis products, even to states with medical programs. Check out which states accept out-of-state medical marijuana cards to see where other cards might work if you’re planning to travel.

Yes. Every doctor serving Norfolk patients through Elevate Holistics holds current licensure with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy. We connect you with a qualified physician based on appointment availability. Our physicians are:

• Verified and registered with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy with active authorization to recommend medical cannabis
• Qualified to assess your medical history and determine if your condition meets Virginia requirements
• Committed to providing information about your eligibility and treatment options

For language support or accessibility accommodations, contact us when booking your appointment so we can arrange the physician match.

Norfolk’s got a couple of solid options where you can use your MMJ card without needing to leave the city. Here’s where patients around Hampton Roads go depending on which neighborhood they’re in.

Right in Norfolk near the Military Circle area or heading down Military Highway, The Cannabist Norfolk (7220 Tidewater Drive) is on Tidewater Drive near the intersection with Military Highway and easy to reach from I-64 or Route 13. This Norfolk dispensary is known for having a good variety of concentrates and topicals, plus knowledgeable staff who’ll walk you through different options, which helps if you’re trying to figure out what works for your symptoms.

Over near the Ocean View area or heading down Granby Street, NAD Dispensary is accessible from Granby Street or heading in from I-64. People mention this place for having consistent product availability and staff who take time to answer questions, especially if you’re newer to using your card and want some guidance on where to start.

So whether you’re near Military Circle, in Ocean View, or coming from Downtown Norfolk or Ghent, you’ve got reliable dispensaries in Norfolk to use your MMJ card without driving all over Hampton Roads. Call ahead to check hours and what they have in stock, but these two spots should keep you covered around the area.