How to Get an
MMJ Card in Nevada
The laws surrounding medical marijuana are finally changing around the country, making it easier for thousands of Americans with chronic conditions to use cannabis to ease their pain. Residents of Nevada who have been diagnosed with a chronic or debilitating condition are eligible to apply for a valid identification card that will allow them to purchase medical marijuana within the state. This card permits patients to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for personal use. Starting this year, patients will also be able to use state-licensed dispensaries to purchase marijuana for medical use.
What Conditions Qualify for Medical Marijuana Treatments?
- AIDS
- Cancer
- Glaucoma
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Cachexia (wasting and malnutrition associated with chronic disease)
- Persistent Muscle Spasms (including Multiple Sclerosis)
- Seizures (including Epilepsy)
- Severe Nausea
- Severe Pain
- Additional conditions specifically approved by the Department of Health and Human Services
Applying for a Medical Marijuana Identification Card in Las Vegas
While not difficult, there are quite a few steps involved in the procedure. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you streamline the process.
- Make a formal request for a Medical Marijuana Cardholder/Caregiver Registry application. Here is a link to the Department of Health and Human Services Medical Marijuana Registry Request Form. Before you send in the form, you must have it notarized by a Notary Public. Mail the form along with a check for $25 to:Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health
ATTN: Medical Marijuana Division
4150 Technology Way, Suite 104
Carson City, Nevada 89706 - Get a statement from your doctor detailing your condition. You will receive a packet from the NPBH with a Physician’s Statement Form. It must be filled out in its entirety by a licensed physician in Nevada and mailed back to the NPBH within three months.
- Visit the Las Vegas Metro Police Department Fingerprint Bureau or other approved fingerprinting facility and have a full set of your fingerprints taken. This should cost around $25.
- Fill out your registration application.
- Mail your application to the address above. Your completed application packet should include:
- Your application
- Your physician’s statement
- A full set of fingerprints
- A copy of your Nevada driver’s license or ID card
- A $75 registration fee
Once your application is approved and you are accepted into the program, all you have to do is head to the nearest DMV with your paperwork and $25. You will receive a medical marijuana card good for one year.
It has never been easier or less invasive to get your MMJ card – so follow the steps above and you’ll be prepared in no time at all!
