Virginia medical cannabis program facts
| Run by | Virginia Cannabis Control Authority |
|---|---|
| How access works | Your written certification is enough on its own; registering with the state is optional |
| Adult use | Adults 21+ may legally possess cannabis, but retail sales are limited to the medical program until adult-use stores open, currently scheduled for July 1, 2027 under 2026 budget legislation |
| State fee | Registration isn't required, so you don't have to pay a state fee |
| Validity | One year, unless your practitioner sets an earlier expiration date |
| Telehealth | In Virginia, a practitioner can certify you after a telehealth evaluation. |
Virginia medical cannabis law highlights
- Since 2023, your written certification is all you need; state registration is no longer required.
- Your practitioner can certify any diagnosed condition they think would benefit.
- You receive a digital Validation of Written Certification to show with photo ID at dispensaries.
Conditions that can qualify in Virginia
Any condition a clinician believes cannabis may help can qualify.
- Any diagnosed condition a practitioner believes cannabis would benefit
- Chronic pain
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- PTSD
- Cancer
- Migraines
- Arthritis
How to get a medical marijuana card in Virginia
Book a phone or video evaluation with My IV Doctors; it takes about 5–10 minutes
A practitioner evaluates you and writes your certification
Get your digital Validation of Written Certification
If you like, register with the Cannabis Control Authority
Bring photo ID to a state-designated dispensary to buy
Virginia medical cannabis rules
- Medical purchases take place at state-designated dispensaries.
- It is illegal to use cannabis in public or while driving.
