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How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in D.C.
Self-Certify
Washington D.C. allows patients 21 and older to self-certify without a practitioner's recommendation.
Submit Your Application
Visit the D.C. Health website to submit your patient application and pay any required fees.
Receive Your D.C. Med Card
Upon submitting your application, you will receive a temporary registration you can use to purchase cannabis right away while the state reviews your application. Your physical card will arrive in the mail once approved.
Get answers from one of our top doctors.
Making the right decision for your health starts with being informed. Get the answers you’re looking for from Dr. Niazi, or chat with our live support team if you want more answers.
What are Washington D.C.'s qualifying conditions?
Each state has their own set of “qualifying conditions” and most don’t need medical proof that you have it.
Washington D.C. does not have a list of qualifying medical conditions. Instead, the District leaves the recommendation up to the discretion of the medical professional recommending medical cannabis. Medical professionals can recommend medical cannabis for any condition they feel it will be beneficial in treating. Washington D.C. also allows adults 21 and over to certify themselves for medical cannabis.
Meet your Washington D.C. med card perks.
Your Washington D.C. med card unlocks access to legal medical cannabis, legal protections, and guidance + support filing in your state.
Greater accessibility
The federal government is currently blocking adult-use cannabis sales in D.C. Having a med card is the only way to legally buy cannabis.
Increased patient protections
Cannabis med patients in D.C. receive legal protections that aren’t available to consumers without a med card.
Get larger quantity limits
D.C. med card holders can possess up to 8 ounces compared to 2 ounces for adult users without an MMJ card.
Enjoy wider product selection
There currently are no legal options for purchasing adult-use cannabis in D.C. without a med card.
State filing guidance
We help you file your required approval with the state as the final step to getting access to medical cannabis.
What to expect after you’re approved.
You’ll have full access to our patient portal, where you can view your rec, get state filing support, explore dosing plans, and more. At NuggMD, you’re getting more than a med card.
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We’re on a mission to help you find relief through cannabis.
At NuggMD, our mission is to free people from their ailments with a personalized path to cannabis relief. We’re proud to be the leading medical card provider, and are continuing to pioneer new, patient-focused paths to relief.
Frequently asked. Frequently answered.
All Washington D.C. residents are eligible for medical cannabis, and temporary residents can apply for a temporary medical card. Patients under 18 must register with a parent or legal guardian to serve as a caregiver and need a medical professional’s recommendation. Patients 18-20 will need a medical professional’s recommendation to register. All adults over 21 can certify themselves for medical cannabis in Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. does not have a list of qualifying medical conditions. Instead, medical professionals can recommend cannabis for any condition they feel it might be beneficial in treating. Adults over 21 can self-certify for medical cannabis as well.
Yes! If you’re over 21, you can certify yourself for medical cannabis in Washington D.C. Patients under 21 will need to get a physician to recommend medical cannabis, but they can recommend it for any condition that may benefit.
Washington D.C. is something of an interesting case. The federal government is blocking the sale of adult-use cannabis in the District. So, while adult-use cannabis is legal, there’s no legal way to purchase cannabis in the city. However, medical cannabis sales are up-and-running. So, the only way to legally purchase cannabis in D.C. remains a medical cannabis card.
Having a medical cannabis card grants patients access to any of the state’s licensed dispensaries. A medical cannabis card also allows patients to possess more cannabis than recreational users. Medical patients can possess up to 4 ounces of cannabis on their person or up to 8 ounces of cannabis total. Recreational users can only possess up to 2 ounces of cannabis.
NuggMD isn’t available in Washington D.C. just yet. When it is available, NuggMD will offer some of the most competitive rates for medical cannabis evaluations in the District. Once you have your recommendation, you’ll need to pay the state’s $100 registration fee.
As long as cannabis remains illegal on the federal level, even for medical purposes, it’s highly unlikely that any insurance company will cover the cost.
NuggMD does currently not offer its services in Washington D.C. The state processes takes up to 30 days to process an application but issues temporary cards that patients can use during the review.
NuggMD does not currently offer its services in Washington D.C. When our services are available, patients will be able to meet with one of our qualified practitioners to discuss their medical cannabis needs.
With NuggMD, if you’re not approved get your money back, automatically. We believe everyone deserves access to a qualified medical cannabis doctor, and the cost of an evaluation shouldn’t be a barrier.
If you’re not approved for your medical marijuana certification, your evaluation is free.
If you sign up and pay for your evaluation, but then cancel before your evaluation, there is a small $10 fee for the payment processing.
Once you’ve been approved and issued your certification, a refund for services will no longer be available. Please send an email to support@nuggmd.com with the subject line “Refund Request” and a brief description of your issue.
We want to make sure you’re 100% satisfied with your purchase being that you, the customer, are the most important thing to us! Once a refund has been initiated, please allow 3-5 business days for the funds to transfer back to the card you used for the transaction. If any issues arise, please feel free to reach back out for further assistance.
This depends on the state to which you’re traveling. Each state has different rules regarding reciprocity, and some don’t allow it at all. Check with your destination state to learn more.
Washington D.C. allows you to use another form of photo ID, like a passport or military ID, along with another document proving your D.C. residency, like a lease or bank statement.