How to Get an West Virginia Medical Marijuana Card Online

Who May Apply in West Virginia?

West Virginia's medical cannabis program is for West Virginia residents with a qualifying condition certified by a physician registered with the Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC). Applicants must document West Virginia residency and identity. A physician's certification is required, but it does not by itself guarantee that OMC will issue a patient card.

Application Steps

Your medical evaluation and state application are separate. Follow these steps:

• Meet with a physician registered with the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis. Bring identification and records that document your qualifying condition.
• If the physician determines that you qualify, they issue a written certification for the state program.
• Submit your patient application to OMC with the certification, proof of residency and identity, and a photograph.
• Pay the state application fee, or request OMC's financial-hardship waiver. OMC reviews the application and issues the patient card; an intake form or physician visit alone does not enroll you.

Prepare for Your Physician Visit

Have identification, a list of current medicines, relevant diagnosis notes and treatment history ready. The physician may request additional records. Do not stop or change prescribed treatment based on a guide.

What Happens After the Evaluation?

Physician certification and OMC's application review are separate steps. Allow time for the state to review your application; a completed appointment is not a promise of immediate card issuance.

Certification or a recommendation is issued only if clinically appropriate. The state makes any separate registration or licensing decision.

Plan for Costs and Renewal

Our West Virginia physician evaluation is $124. State charges, if any, are paid separately.

West Virginia patient registrations are renewed through OMC with a new physician certification and the applicable state fee. Follow OMC's renewal instructions and the expiration date on your card.

Official Program Requirements

Program guidance checked October 29, 2026. Confirm current requirements with West Virginia's official patient program before relying on fees, eligibility or registration instructions.

Next Steps and Related Reading

Continue with West Virginia evaluation costs and state fees and West Virginia qualifying criteria. When ready, start your West Virginia evaluation.