Get Your Silver Spring, MD Medical Marijuana Card Here With Licensed Doctors

Your Silver Spring medical marijuana card takes less than 15 minutes to get through your online doctor appointment, after which the state issues your digital card once you complete registration. You can order an optional physical card for $25 that arrives by mail within 1-3 weeks. Shop at any Silver Spring dispensary right away with your digital card while waiting for your physical one if you ordered it.

Getting your Silver Spring medical marijuana card doesn’t require a pile of paperwork, just a few basic documents you probably already have. Here’s what you need to have ready so your appointment and registration go smoothly.

• Valid photo ID: Your driver’s license, state ID, passport, or any government-issued photo ID works fine.
• Social Security Number: You’ll need your SSN when you register with the state online.
• Proof of Silver Spring residency: A utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, or bank statement showing your current Silver Spring address.
• Medical marijuana certification: We handle this part for you after your video call with our licensed doctor.
• Payment method: Credit card, debit card, or another way to pay for your consultation and the $25 state registration fee.
• Information about your symptoms: Just be ready to talk honestly about your condition and how it affects you. No need to dig up old medical records.

If you live in Silver Spring with a qualifying medical condition, you likely qualify for a medical marijuana card. Here’s what you need to meet the state’s requirements and get certified.

• State residency: Show a state ID, driver’s license, or utility bill with your current address as proof you live here.
• Age requirement: Be 18 years or older, minors under 18 can get certified through a designated caregiver.
• Qualifying condition: Have a medical condition the state recognizes, including chronic pain, PTSD, cancer, epilepsy, severe nausea, seizures, muscle spasms, glaucoma, or any severe chronic condition that hasn’t improved with traditional treatments.
• Doctor certification: A state-registered physician evaluates your symptoms and certifies you if they believe cannabis will help your situation.
• Social Security Number: Provide your SSN during the state registration process.

For most patients, you don’t need prior medical records to get approved for a medical marijuana card. Our doctors assess your current condition based on the symptoms you describe during your video evaluation. If you have previous documentation, you’re welcome to share it, but it’s not necessary. The doctor evaluates whether your symptoms meet the state’s qualifying conditions and approves you accordingly.

Silver Spring dispensaries stock all the medical marijuana forms approved in the state, so you can find the right product for your needs.

• Oils: These work in vape cartridges or you can take them by mouth, depending on what the product label indicates.
• Capsules: You swallow these just like regular pills, which makes dosing easy to manage.
• Edibles: Gummies, baked goods, chocolates, and candies that deliver longer-lasting symptom relief.
• Topicals: Lotions, balms, and creams you apply directly to sore muscles or painful joints without getting high.
• Tinctures: Liquid drops you place under your tongue that work faster than edibles.
• Liquids: Drinkable cannabis products like infused beverages or syrups you can mix into drinks.
• Dry flower: The cannabis plant you can smoke or vaporize, including unique colorful varieties, which remains the most popular choice among patients.

Your medical marijuana card won’t appear on standard employment or background checks because the state’s medical marijuana registry is confidential and not publicly accessible. Your certification and medical records are protected under HIPAA just like any other private health information, meaning your employer and landlord cannot find out unless you disclose it yourself. The only exceptions involve federal employment or firearm licensing applications, where cannabis use may be questioned due to federal regulations that still classify marijuana differently than state law.

Yes, if you have a medical card in Silver Spring, you can grow marijuana at home by following the state Cannabis Administration and state law guidelines.

• Eligibility: You must be 21 or older for recreational home grow. Registered medical patients (18+) can designate a caregiver over 21 to grow for them, or grow themselves if over 21.
• License: No personal cultivation license is required.
• Plant limits: The limit is per residence, not per person.
  • Recreational Households: Up to 2 cannabis plants per residence, no matter how many adults live there.
  • Medical Patient Households: Registered medical patients may grow up to 4 cannabis plants per residence.
• Location: Plants must be grown on property you lawfully possess, out of public view, and secured so unauthorized people or anyone under 21 cannot reach them. A locked shed or indoor grow space works.
• Household limits: The plant count doesn’t double with multiple adults. The cap is 2 plants for recreational homes or 4 plants for medical homes, even with multiple patients.
• Caregivers: Registered caregivers may grow plants for their patients, subject to the 4-plant limit per patient residence.
• Personal use only: Cannabis you grow is for personal use or sharing with another adult 21+ without payment. Selling or distributing for money is prohibited.
• Excess product: Any cannabis over the legal possession limit (1.5 ounces for recreational; 30-day supply for medical) must be stored at your private residence in a locked area or secured container.

Your medical card only works within state borders because Maryland doesn’t participate in reciprocity agreements. Crossing state lines with cannabis remains illegal under federal law, regardless of whether you’re traveling to another medical state. Before you travel, review our guide on medical marijuana reciprocity laws by state to understand your options and temporary registration procedures.

Yes, we work with state-licensed, certified medical marijuana doctors. We match you with an available provider based on your appointment time. Every physician on our team is qualified to evaluate your condition and provide the certification you need.

• Licensed and registered with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission
• Trained in evaluating qualifying conditions like chronic pain, PTSD, and severe anxiety
• Caring and patient-focused when discussing your symptoms and treatment options
• Experienced in helping patients get certified quickly

If you need a provider who speaks a certain language or you prefer a gender, let us know when you schedule and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.

Silver Spring has several solid dispensaries where you can use your MMJ card, and they’re positioned around the area so you shouldn’t have to go too far no matter which neighborhood you’re in. Here are some reliable spots around Silver Spring that patients count on, plus what makes each one worth checking out.

If you’re near downtown Silver Spring close to the Metro station or coming down Georgia Avenue, RISE Silver Spring (908 Thayer Avenue) is right on Thayer Avenue just off Colesville Road. This Silver Spring dispensary is known for having consistent product availability and a wide flower selection, which helps when you don’t want to deal with things being out of stock.

Over on the east side near the Hillandale area, Story Silver Spring (2101 University Boulevard East) sits on University Boulevard near New Hampshire Avenue and is easy to reach from the Beltway at Exit 28. People mention this place for having knowledgeable staff who’ll help you through different options and a strong edibles menu, which matters when you’re trying to figure out what works best for your symptoms.

If you’re heading north toward Wheaton near Veirs Mill Road, Revolution Releaf is accessible from Georgia Avenue or coming off the Beltway near Route 97. This spot has built a reputation 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 on where to start.

And closer to the Four Corners area near the DC line, Verilife Silver Spring (7949 Georgia Avenue) is right on Georgia Avenue near Sligo Creek Parkway. They’re known for having a good variety of concentrates and flower, plus the location makes it convenient whether you’re in Silver Spring proper or coming from Takoma Park or the surrounding neighborhoods.

So whether you’re downtown near the Metro, over in Hillandale, up toward Wheaton, or close to Four Corners, you’ve got reliable dispensaries in Silver Spring to use your MMJ card without driving all over Montgomery County. Always call ahead to confirm hours and check what they have available, but these places should keep you covered around the area.