How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in West Virginia

Qualifying conditions in West Virginia

No home cultivation. 30-day supply limit. Must be a WV resident for 30+ days. Qualifying: cancer, PTSD, terminal illness, chronic pain, HIV/AIDS, ALS, MS, epilepsy, Crohn's, sickle cell, neuropathy, Parkinson's, Huntington's.

How to apply in West Virginia

  1. 1
    Find a registered physician

    Locate a physician registered with the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis who can certify your qualifying condition.

  2. 2
    Get certified and apply

    The physician certifies your condition. Apply through the WV Office of Medical Cannabis patient portal. Submit certification, valid WV ID, and the $50 fee.

  3. 3
    Receive your patient card

    Applications are processed and your card is mailed. Valid for one year. Only pills, oils, tinctures, topicals, and dry leaf vaporization are permitted — no smoking.

Official resource

WV Medical Cannabis

Start with your state's own official program information.

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Costs in West Virginia

State application fee
$50
Renewal fee
$50
Physician evaluation
$150–$300
Card validity
12 months

Reduced fees may be available. Reduced fees for SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid patients

Timeline

Find a registered physician
1 day
Get certified and apply
1 day
Receive your patient card
30 days

Renewal

Medical cannabis cards in West Virginia are valid for 12 months. The renewal fee is $50.

Official West Virginia resources

Questions people in West Virginia ask

Does West Virginia have a medical marijuana program?
Yes. West Virginia legalized medical cannabis in 2017 through SB 386, the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act. The program is administered by the Bureau for Public Health, Office of Medical Cannabis. Patient registration and dispensary operations began in 2021.
What conditions qualify for medical cannabis in West Virginia?
Qualifying conditions include cancer, HIV/AIDS, ALS, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's, Crohn's, sickle cell anemia, intractable seizures, terminal illness, chronic or intractable pain, PTSD, neuropathies, and damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord.
How much does a West Virginia medical cannabis card cost?
The state registration fee is $50 per year. Physician certifications typically cost between $150 and $250. Cards are valid for one year. West Virginia does not permit smoking of medical cannabis — only pills, oils, tinctures, topicals, and dry leaf vaporization.