Get Your South Dakota Medical Marijuana Card — 100% Online
Telehealth is generally available for practitioner certifications; telehealth clinics actively operate in the state.
South Dakota has an active medical marijuana program, and Marijuana Doctor is expanding here soon. Join the waitlist and we'll email you the moment booking opens.
The process
How it works in South Dakota
Everything happens from home — here's the path from sign-up to dispensary.
- 1
Tell us about yourself
Answer a few questions about your health and goals and confirm you live in South Dakota. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
- 2
Meet your doctor online
Connect with a licensed physician by video from your phone or computer. Appointments are private, judgment-free, and usually under 15 minutes.
- 3
Get certified & register
If approved, you receive your certification and step-by-step help registering with your state program so you can shop at licensed dispensaries.
Eligibility
Qualifying conditions in South Dakota
The most commonly certified conditions. Not sure if yours counts? The evaluation is free unless you're approved.
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Multiple sclerosis
- Terminal illness
- Crohn's disease
- PTSD
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- ALS
- Muscle spasms
Total cost in South Dakota
Marijuana Doctor is coming soon to South Dakota. The state fee is $75. Join the waitlist for booking and pricing.
Reciprocity
No formal reciprocity.
Patient rules
Living with a card in South Dakota
Possession, home cultivation, caregivers, and renewals — reviewed June 2026 against the sources listed below.
Possession limits
Up to 3 oz total within 14 days.
Home cultivation
2 flowering + 2 non-flowering plants with cultivation authorization on the registry card.
Caregivers
Caregivers may serve up to 5 patients with per-patient possession/cultivation rights.
Renewals
Annual; $75 fee.
FAQ
South Dakota questions, answered
Can I get my South Dakota medical marijuana card online?
Yes — South Dakota allows the entire certification process, including your first evaluation, to happen by telehealth video visit. Telehealth is generally available for practitioner certifications; telehealth clinics actively operate in the state.
How much does a South Dakota medical marijuana card cost?
Two costs: the physician evaluation and the state's fee of $75. The card/registration is valid for 1 year. Marijuana Doctor's new patient evaluation is $199 where we operate.
What conditions qualify in South Dakota?
Cancer; Chronic pain; Epilepsy and seizures; Multiple sclerosis; Terminal illness; Crohn's disease; PTSD; Glaucoma; HIV/AIDS; ALS; Muscle spasms.
How old do I have to be?
18+ for adult patients. Minors can typically participate through a registered parent or guardian caregiver, with extra physician requirements.
Does South Dakota accept out-of-state medical cards?
No formal reciprocity.
How much cannabis can medical patients possess in South Dakota?
Up to 3 oz total within 14 days.
Can I grow my own cannabis as a patient in South Dakota?
2 flowering + 2 non-flowering plants with cultivation authorization on the registry card.
How do renewals work in South Dakota?
Annual; $75 fee. Renewal evaluations can be completed by telehealth.
Sources
Information reviewed June 2026. State program rules, fees, and qualifying conditions change frequently. Always confirm current requirements with your state's official program before applying.
- South Dakota DOH — Medical Cannabis Program — official state program (primary source)
- medcannabis.sd.gov
Be first when South Dakota opens up
South Dakota has an active program and Marijuana Doctor is expanding here soon. Join the waitlist and we'll email you the moment booking opens.