Schedule an appointment with an approved medical practitioner: Book a visit with a physician authorized to issue medical cannabis certifications in Virginia. Update your information on the medical cannabis portal: After your assessment, the practitioner will issue a new certification and update your details on the Virginia Medical Cannabis Portal. Submit an online application: Complete the renewal application online, including your written certification, the renewal fee, ID, and proof of residency in Virginia. Await processing: The Board of Pharmacy will process your renewal application within approximately 60 business days.
A Virginia medical cannabis registration card and a patient's written certification for medical marijuana use must be renewed every year. Both are only valid for one year from their issue dates.
Patients should initiate the renewal process before their current certification or card expires to ensure continuous legal access to medical cannabis. It is advisable to start the renewal process several weeks before the expiration date to account for processing times.
You can go to a dispensary with the doctor's certification. The cost to renew an optional Virginia medical marijuana card is $50, paid online during the renewal process. If the patient's parent or legal guardian is renewing the card, the fee is $25. Patients do not have to pay to renew their medical cannabis certifications in Virginia, but they must cover the cost of consulting their healthcare providers.
Yes. A Virginia cannabis patient must obtain an updated written certification for medical marijuana use from a registered practitioner. Approved practitioners include Board of Medicine-licensed physician assistants, practitioners of osteopathy or medicine, and nurse practitioners jointly licensed by the Board of Nursing and the Board of Medicine.
If a Virginia medical marijuana Certification expires, the patient loses legal access to medical cannabis at licensed dispensaries until they renew their certification and card. It is crucial to maintain an up-to-date certification to ensure uninterrupted access to necessary medical treatments.