What you can do online in South Dakota
Check you're eligible
You need to live in South Dakota, be 18 or older (or apply with a guardian), and have a condition on the South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program list.See a South Dakota-licensed doctor
Your first certification has to be in person. Renewals can usually be done by video.Register with the state
Complete the South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program application and pay the $75 state fee. We walk you through it line by line.Buy from a licensed dispensary
Usually within 2–3 weeks. Bring your card and photo ID to any licensed medical dispensary in South Dakota.
What to have ready
- Photo ID
A driver's license or state ID card.
- Proof you live in South Dakota
Your license usually covers it. If not, a recent utility bill or lease.
- A phone or computer with a camera
Any modern browser works. No app to download.
- A quiet, private spot
Your visit is confidential — choose somewhere you can talk freely.
After the visit
Once you're certified, you finish the South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program application and pay the $75 state fee. Usually within 2–3 weeks. We stay with you until it's done.
Questions
Can I get a South Dakota medical marijuana card online?
Not the first time. South Dakota requires an in-person exam for your first certification. Renewals can usually be done by video.
What do I need for the video visit?
A photo ID, proof that you live in South Dakota (your license usually works), a phone or computer with a camera, and a quiet private place.
Is an online certification as valid as an in-person one?
In South Dakota, only renewals can be done online. Your first certification must be in person.
More about South Dakota
- South Dakota overviewProgram rules, limits and fees
- CostSouth Dakota
- RenewalSouth Dakota
- Do I qualify?South Dakota
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