How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Nevada

Qualifying conditions in Nevada

May possess 2.5 ounces. Home cultivation only if 25+ miles from dispensary. Las Vegas drives major tourism cannabis market. Qualifying: cancer, PTSD, chronic pain, seizures, cachexia.

How to apply in Nevada

1. 1
   Get a physician recommendation

   Visit a licensed Nevada physician who can evaluate your condition and provide a written recommendation. Telehealth evaluations are available.

2. 2
   Apply through the CCB portal

   Apply for a medical marijuana patient card through the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB). Submit the physician recommendation, proof of Nevada residency, photo ID, and the $50 application fee.

3. 3
   Receive your registry card

   Applications are typically processed within 5 business days. Your registry card will be mailed. Cards are valid for one year.

4. 4
   Visit a dispensary

   Medical patients pay no excise tax (recreational buyers pay 10%) and may have higher purchase and possession limits. Bring your card and ID to any licensed dispensary.

Costs in Nevada

State application fee

$25

Renewal fee

$75

Physician evaluation

$150–$300

Card validity

12 months

Timeline

Get a physician recommendation

1 day

Apply through the CCB portal

1 day

Receive your registry card

5 days

Visit a dispensary

1 day

Renewal

Medical cannabis cards in Nevada are valid for 12 months. The renewal fee is $75.

Official Nevada resources

Questions people in Nevada ask

How do I get a medical marijuana card in Nevada?

Visit a Nevada physician. If approved, apply online through the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board. Fee is $25 for the card, valid for 12 months. Nevada also has recreational cannabis for 21+.

What conditions qualify in Nevada?

Qualifying conditions include AIDS, cancer, glaucoma, PTSD, and any condition producing nausea, seizures, severe or chronic pain, muscle spasms, or cachexia.