How the online visit works in West Virginia
Check you're eligible
You need to live in West Virginia, be 18 or older (or apply with a guardian), and have a condition on the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Program list.See a West Virginia-licensed doctor
Meet by video for about 15 minutes. If you qualify, the doctor files your certification.Register with the state
Complete the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Program application and pay the $50 state fee. We walk you through it line by line.Buy from a licensed dispensary
Usually within 2–3 weeks. Bring your card and photo ID to any licensed medical dispensary in West Virginia.
What to have ready
- Photo ID
A driver's license or state ID card.
- Proof you live in West Virginia
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 West Virginia Medical Cannabis Program application and pay the $50 state fee. Usually within 2–3 weeks. We stay with you until it's done.
Questions
Can I get a West Virginia medical marijuana card online?
Yes. West Virginia allows the certifying visit to happen by video for new patients and renewals. The doctor must hold a West Virginia medical license.
What do I need for the video visit?
A photo ID, proof that you live in West Virginia (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 West Virginia allows telehealth, the certification is the same one an in-office doctor would file.
More about West Virginia
- West Virginia overviewProgram rules, limits and fees
- CostWest Virginia
- RenewalWest Virginia
- Do I qualify?West Virginia
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