Becoming a Patient in Virginia

If you are seeking medical cannabis treatment in Virginia, talk to your doctor about a recommendation for cannabis extracts. Any Virginia doctor can recommend this treatment for a condition which they deem serious enough to warrant it.

After getting a physician recommendation start the registration process by clicking here and finding the "Register a Person" tab.

You will be required to enter your last name and social security
number.
If you are not already in the licensing system, you will be
directed to the “Initial Registration” screen.
Follow the directions for completing the log in registration. You
will enter a User Id and Password that you will need to complete
the patient or parent/guardian registration.
Once you have completed this step, you can now log in.

Select Initial application from the menu on the left. On the Application for Licensure screen select Cannabis oil- Patient from the dropdown menu.

Eligible conditions:

Under HB 1251, a doctor may recommend and certify for any condition.

Becoming a Patient as a Minor:

There are no age restrictions to register as a patient under Virginia law.

Benefits of Being a Patient:

As a registered patient, you will have an affirmative defense in court if arrested for the possession of legally permitted cannabis extracts.

Becoming a Caregiver:

The law does not provide for legal protections to caregivers.

Out of State Patients:

The state of Virginia does not recognize out of state patient registrations. For more information about traveling as a medical cannabis patient, check out our Travel Guide.