Get Your Washington Medical Marijuana Card
Initial authorization requires an in-person evaluation; renewals with an established provider may use telehealth.
Washington 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 Washington
Washington requires the first exam in person. Here's how we make the rest painless.
- 1
Tell us about yourself
Answer a few questions about your health and goals and confirm you live in Washington. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
- 2
Meet your doctor
We match you with a licensed physician. Your state requires the first evaluation in person — we'll help you find the nearest clinic; renewals are usually online.
- 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 Washington
The most commonly certified conditions. Not sure if yours counts? The evaluation is free unless you're approved.
- Cancer
- HIV/AIDS
- Multiple sclerosis
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Crohn's disease
- PTSD
- Glaucoma
- Chronic renal failure
- Intractable pain
- Hepatitis C
- Conditions the practitioner considers debilitating
Total cost in Washington
Marijuana Doctor is coming soon to Washington. The state fee is not charged here. Join the waitlist for booking and pricing.
Reciprocity
No formal reciprocity; adults 21+ may buy at adult-use stores.
Patient rules
Living with a card in Washington
Possession, home cultivation, caregivers, and renewals — reviewed June 2026 against the sources listed below.
Possession limits
Database-registered patients: up to 8 oz (16 oz with provider authorization).
Home cultivation
6 plants (up to 15 with authorization) — recreational consumers cannot grow at all.
Caregivers
One caregiver per patient may possess and cultivate on their behalf.
Renewals
Authorization cadence set by the provider; no fixed state card fee confirmed.
Why a card matters here
Registered patients skip Washington's brutal ~44% combined tax (37% excise + 6.5% sales) and get grow rights.
FAQ
Washington questions, answered
Can I get my Washington medical marijuana card online?
Partially. Initial authorization requires an in-person evaluation; renewals with an established provider may use telehealth.
How much does a Washington medical marijuana card cost?
Two costs: the physician evaluation and the state's fee of none. The card/registration is valid for 1 year. Marijuana Doctor's new patient evaluation is $199 where we operate.
What conditions qualify in Washington?
Cancer; HIV/AIDS; Multiple sclerosis; Epilepsy and seizures; Crohn's disease; PTSD; Glaucoma; Chronic renal failure; Intractable pain; Hepatitis C; Conditions the practitioner considers debilitating.
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 Washington accept out-of-state medical cards?
No formal reciprocity; adults 21+ may buy at adult-use stores.
How much cannabis can medical patients possess in Washington?
Database-registered patients: up to 8 oz (16 oz with provider authorization).
Can I grow my own cannabis as a patient in Washington?
6 plants (up to 15 with authorization) — recreational consumers cannot grow at all.
How do renewals work in Washington?
Authorization cadence set by the provider; no fixed state card fee confirmed. Renewal evaluations can be completed by telehealth.
Is a medical card still worth it in Washington?
Registered patients skip Washington's brutal ~44% combined tax (37% excise + 6.5% sales) and get grow rights.
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.
- Washington DOH — Medical Cannabis Program — official state program (primary source)
- doh.wa.gov
Be first when Washington opens up
Washington has an active program and Marijuana Doctor is expanding here soon. Join the waitlist and we'll email you the moment booking opens.