How to get a medical card in North Dakota
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Check you're eligible
You need to live in North Dakota, be 18 or older (or apply with a guardian), and have a condition on the North Dakota Medical Marijuana Program list. -
See a North Dakota-licensed doctor
Your first certification has to be in person. Renewals can usually be done by video. -
Register with the state
Complete the North Dakota Medical Marijuana Program application and pay the $50 state fee. We walk you through it line by line. -
Buy from a licensed dispensary
About 2–4 weeks. Bring your card and photo ID to any licensed medical dispensary in North Dakota.
Can you see a doctor online in North Dakota?
Not for your first visit. North Dakota requires an in-person exam for your first certification. Renewals can usually be done by video, so after year one you can skip the waiting room.
What it costs in North Dakota
Doctor's evaluation
from $79
Charged only if you're approved
North Dakota state fee
$50
Paid to the state, not to us
A card is the only legal way to buy in North Dakota
- Pay less tax
Patients skip some or all of the adult-use cannabis tax in many states.
- Higher limits
Medical patients can usually buy and carry more than recreational buyers.
- Medical-only products
Some strengths and formulas are sold only behind the patient counter.
- Legal standing
Patient status can matter for housing, custody and some workplace rules.
Qualifying conditions in North Dakota
Online evaluations across North Dakota
- Fargo
- Bismarck
- Grand Forks
- Minot
- West Fargo
North Dakota medical card questions
Can I get a North Dakota medical marijuana card online?
Not the first time. North Dakota requires an in-person exam for your first certification. Renewals can usually be done by video.
How much does a medical card cost in North Dakota?
Two parts. Our evaluation starts at $79 and is charged only if you're approved. North Dakota's own fee is $50, paid to the state.
How long does a North Dakota medical card last?
1 year. You can usually renew online a few weeks before it expires, and we'll remind you.
How fast will I get my North Dakota card?
The doctor files your certification after an approved visit. After that: about 2–4 weeks.
Can medical patients grow cannabis at home in North Dakota?
No. North Dakota doesn't allow medical patients to grow at home.
How much can a patient buy or carry in North Dakota?
The patient limit is about 2.5 oz per 30 days. Your dispensary tracks purchases against the state system.
Is recreational cannabis legal in North Dakota?
No. In North Dakota a medical card is the only legal way to buy cannabis at a dispensary.