How the online visit works in Washington, D.C.
Check you're eligible
You need to live in Washington, D.C., be 18 or older (or apply with a guardian), and have a condition on the D.C. Medical Cannabis Program list.See a Washington, D.C.-licensed doctor
Meet by video for about 15 minutes. If you qualify, the doctor files your certification.Register with the state
Complete the D.C. Medical Cannabis Program application. We walk you through it line by line.Buy from a licensed dispensary
Often same day. Bring your card and photo ID to any licensed medical dispensary in Washington, D.C..
What to have ready
- Photo ID
A driver's license or state ID card.
- Proof you live in Washington, D.C.
Your license usually covers it. If not, a recent utility bill or lease.
- A phone or computer with a camera
Any modern browser works. No app to download.
- A quiet, private spot
Your visit is confidential — choose somewhere you can talk freely.
After the visit
Once you're certified, you finish the D.C. Medical Cannabis Program application. Often same day. We stay with you until it's done.
Questions
Can I get a Washington, D.C. medical marijuana card online?
Yes. Washington, D.C. allows the certifying visit to happen by video for new patients and renewals. The doctor must hold a Washington, D.C. medical license.
What do I need for the video visit?
A photo ID, proof that you live in Washington, D.C. (your license usually works), a phone or computer with a camera, and a quiet private place.
Is an online certification as valid as an in-person one?
Yes — where Washington, D.C. allows telehealth, the certification is the same one an in-office doctor would file.