Get Your Washington DC Medical Cannabis Card Today
Get your medical cannabis card online in about 5 minutes. As a premier medical marijuana dispensary in DC, High Demand DC assists you in-store with DC medical card registration, product selection, and next steps.
Get Your Card at Our Medical Marijuana Dispensary in DC
Adults 21+ can self-certify! Get a temporary card to shop immediately. D.C. is a transient city, so anyone with a DC address should register here. If you do not have proof of residency with you, use your ID even if it is out-of-state. You will be given a three-month temporary card instantly. You can email ABCA later with additional documentation if you would like a permanent medical card.
Instant Access
Get a temporary card to shop immediately.
Who Can Apply?
21+: Self-certify. Under 21: Doctor required.
No Fees
Free application. Valid up to 6 years.
How to Apply
Apply online or email ABCA.
DC Resident Benefits
- Self-certify online in about 5 minutes
- Temporary card allows immediate shopping
- Completely free application
- No doctor's visit required for adults 21+
- Card valid for up to 6 years
- Physical card available for $10 if desired
How to Get a DC Medical Cannabis Card as a Non-DC Resident
Residents of any U.S. State or Territory and International visitors can apply for a DC Non-Resident Medical Cannabis Card to legally purchase from licensed Washington DC pot dispensaries and visit our top-rated medical marijuana dispensary.
Fast & Easy Online Application
- No doctor's visit required
- Just submit your application online
- Get approved quickly
- Receive a temporary digital registration
- Purchase cannabis immediately
Card Validity & Pricing
3-day card
30-day card
90-day card
180-day card
365-day card
Non-Resident Application Process
Non-DC residents and tourists must apply online through the ABCA portal. The process is fast, easy, and gets you approved instantly so you can start shopping right away.
Apply Online (Recommended)
Complete your application through ABCA's secure online portal. Choose your card duration (3 days to 1 year), submit your information, and receive instant digital approval.
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Fill out online application form
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Select card validity period
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Pay application fee
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Receive instant digital approval
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Start shopping at our medical marijuana dispensary in DC immediately.
Online (Fastest)
Apply through ABCA's online portal
ABCA.CannabisInfo@dc.gov with subject "Non-Resident Patient Application"
In Person
899 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC, 20002 or High Demand DC at 511 11th Street SE, Washington, DC, 20003
DC Reciprocity Program
Washington DC has reciprocity with all states operating a regulated medical cannabis program. Bring your state ID and medical card into High Demand DC, and our team will get you set up.
Who Qualifies for Reciprocity?
- Your state must issue government-approved medical cannabis cards
- Official state documents proving enrollment are accepted
- Non-state-issued cards (private organizations) are NOT accepted
- DC does not require your home state to recognize DC cards
How to Use Your Card in DC
Visit High Demand DC & Access High-Quality Medical Cannabis!
States with Reciprocity at Our Medical Marijuana Dispensary in DC
Patients from the following states can use their out-of-state card directly at our medical marijuana dispensary in DC:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington