How To Get Your Nevada Medical Marijuana Card

The first step is simple: book an appointment with one of our licensed Las Vegas marijuana doctors. During your visit, the doctor will review your condition and complete your initial medical cannabis certification.

Once you’re certified, we help you enroll in the Nevada Medical Marijuana Program, handle the state application paperwork, and guide you through getting your official Nevada medical marijuana card. After the state approves you, you can legally purchase, possess, and use medical marijuana in Nevada.

Your visit is 100% risk-free with our money-back guarantee. If you don’t qualify, you don’t pay.

Fast & Easy Appointments

Dr. Reefer keeps the process fast so you get your card sooner.

You can:

Schedule online using the link below, or
Call 702-420-0420 and we’ll pre-qualify you and book your appointment at a time that works for you.

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How To Get Your Medical Records

To obtain your medical records:

Call the doctor, clinic, or hospital where you were treated.
Tell them you’d like copies of your medical records.
They’ll usually have you sign a release form that you can fax, email, or drop off.

What Medical Proof To Bring

Bring any documentation that supports your diagnosis, such as:

Recent medical records
Prescription history
Physician notes
MRI, X-ray, or other imaging reports
Any other documentation that shows your qualifying condition

If you can’t retrieve your records, our staff will help you.

Do You Take Insurance?

No. Due to federal law, no medical marijuana doctor in Nevada can accept insurance for MMJ evaluations. Payment is out-of-pocket, but DrReefer accepts all major credit cards.

Will I Be On a Government List?

Your privacy matters. Your information is protected under HIPAA, and you are only registered with the Nevada State Health Division, not any federal database or federal list.

Caregivers

You may designate one primary caregiver who:

Is at least 18 years old
Has significant responsibility for managing your well-being
Is officially listed as your primary caregiver on your application

Ask for a caregiver packet when you request your application from the Division of Health if you’d like to designate a caregiver.

Consumption Rules

Even with a Nevada medical marijuana card, you cannot:

Medicate while driving
Medicate while boating
Operate heavy machinery under the influence
Use cannabis in any place exposed to public view

Use your medicine safely and, whenever possible, in the privacy of your own home.

Patients Under 18

Minors can qualify for the Nevada Medical Marijuana Program, but:

A parent or legal guardian must sign a minor release with the application.
That parent/guardian becomes the designated primary caregiver.
The parent/guardian controls acquisition, dosage, and frequency of use.

Housing & Confidentiality

Nevada’s medical marijuana law:

Does not clearly state whether a landlord can evict you for being a registered patient.
Does not guarantee protections in HUD or federally subsidized housing. Federal law still considers marijuana illegal, so HUD housing can be risky.
Does not require any jail, prison, or juvenile facility to accommodate medical marijuana patients.

The state’s list of patients is confidential and not open to the general public, subpoena, or discovery, except for limited law enforcement verification.

Reciprocity

Nevada does not honor out-of-state medical marijuana cards. If you do not have a Nevada MMJ card, you are not protected under Nevada law.

If you are an out-of-state patient, avoid traveling in Nevada with cannabis. Even if you might later argue medical necessity, it’s not worth the risk of arrest or confiscation.

How the Nevada Medical Marijuana Program Works

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With a valid Nevada medical marijuana card, you may:

Legally possess up to 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana
Grow up to 6 marijuana plants (subject to specific rules and local codes)
Stay protected from arrest and prosecution when you follow Nevada MMJ guidelines

Dr. Reefer proudly serves Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, Green Valley, and all of Nevada.

Can Police Arrest Me for Using Medical Marijuana?

Once you are officially registered in the Nevada Medical Marijuana Program and follow the rules, state and local law enforcement may not prosecute you for:

Marijuana possession
Cultivation
Marijuana paraphernalia
Aiding and abetting with possession or production

(NRS 453A.200)

You must still obey public safety laws. You may not:

Drive, sail, or fly under the influence
Possess a firearm in public while under the influence
Ride amusement park rides while impaired

(NRS 484.379, 488.400, NRS 493.130, NRS 202.257, NRS 455B.080)

Can Federal Authorities Arrest Me?

Technically, yes. Marijuana remains illegal under federal law.

In reality, federal authorities focus on large-scale trafficking, not individual patients who are properly registered with the Nevada Medical Marijuana Program. To date, no Nevada cardholder has been targeted just for lawful medical use.

Do I Need a Doctor?

Yes. You must have a Nevada-licensed physician recommend you for the program and sign your application.

The Nevada State Health Division does not make medical judgments about your condition.
Your physician is the one who decides whether you qualify under Nevada’s medical marijuana laws.

DrReefer has licensed physicians ready to evaluate you.

Qualifying Medical Conditions

You may qualify if your physician confirms you suffer from one or more of the following:

AIDS
Cancer
Glaucoma
Multiple sclerosis
Epilepsy
PTSD
Severe or chronic pain
Severe nausea
Muscle spasms or seizures
Cachexia (severe weight loss/malnutrition due to disease)

If your condition is not listed but you believe it should qualify, you may petition Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services.

Caregivers: Who Qualifies?

A designated primary caregiver must:

Be 18 or older
Be approved by your physician
Have only one patient
Not be a medical marijuana patient themselves

Caregivers cannot charge money or receive payment for producing or possessing marijuana. If they do, they may be charged with marijuana sales. (NRS 453A.300)

What If I Can’t Afford the State Fee?

The Nevada State Health Division does not waive application fees, and most health insurance companies do not cover them.

DrReefer accepts all major credit cards to make the process easier.

Can I Use MMJ While My Application Is Pending?

Yes. Once the Nevada State Health Division:

Receives your application, and
Determines it’s complete,

you will receive a temporary approval letter (good for 60 days). This letter allows you to possess medical marijuana while your final approval is pending.

If law enforcement questions you, show them:

A copy of your application, and
Your temporary approval letter.

(NRS 453A.210)

How Long Does My Card Last?

Membership in the Nevada Medical Marijuana Program lasts one or two years, depending on what you choose.

You must renew your registration before it expires.
DrReefer can guide you through the renewal process every time.

Why Applications Get Denied

Common reasons for denial include:

False or incomplete information
No proof of a qualifying medical condition
No proof you consulted with a licensed physician
Physician not properly licensed or not in good standing
Minor application without parent/guardian signature
Drug-sales convictions (you or your caregiver)
Drug possession/delivery in jail or prison
Violations of Nevada MMJ regulations
Being previously prohibited from obtaining an MMJ Registry Card

If you’re denied, you may reapply after 6 months.
If it was denied solely for being incomplete, you can reapply right away. (NRS 453A.210)

If your membership is revoked, you must wait 12 months before applying again. (NRS 453A.225)

Getting Medical Marijuana

Nevada can approve your right to use medical marijuana, but:

The state cannot tell you where to get it.
Physicians cannot write prescriptions for marijuana.
Pharmacists cannot fill marijuana prescriptions.
DrReefer is not a dispensary and does not advise anyone on obtaining or producing marijuana.

We focus on helping legal Nevada residents (with valid Nevada ID or driver’s license) get approved for the Nevada medical marijuana program.

How Much Cannabis Can I Possess?

If you are accepted into the Nevada Medical Marijuana Program, you and your caregiver together may possess:

Up to 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana, total
Up to 6 mature marijuana plants, total

“Usable marijuana” includes:

Dried leaves and flower (buds)
Seeds
Any cannabis that is ready to use

It does not include stalks and roots. (NRS 453A.160, NRS 453A.200)

Growing Marijuana

With a valid Nevada MMJ card:

You and your caregiver may possess up to 6 mature marijuana plants, total.
“Mature” means the plant is blooming and flowers/buds are visible without magnification.

Local regulations or zoning may affect grow rights, so always confirm your local rules.

Privacy

The Nevada State Health Division maintains confidentiality for:

All MMJ applicants and cardholders
Their physicians
Their designated caregivers

Information may only be released to law enforcement to verify your registration status.

Required Updates

If you are a registered patient, you must notify the Nevada State Health Division within 7 days if:

Your address or phone number changes
Your medical status changes
You receive new criminal convictions
You change your caregiver or no longer have one

Caregivers also must report similar changes related to:

Their own address/phone
The patient’s medical status
New criminal convictions
Patient’s death
No longer acting as caregiver

Failure to report changes can lead to civil or criminal penalties and possible disqualification from the program.

Employment, Housing & Insurance

Employers in Nevada are not required to accommodate medical marijuana use at work. Talk to an attorney if you’re unsure whether to tell your employer.
Landlords are not required by law to allow marijuana use, and HUD or federally subsidized housing can still evict MMJ patients.
Most health insurance does not cover any costs related to medical marijuana.

Doctor Protection

Nevada physicians cannot be disciplined simply for recommending medical marijuana to their patients.

Sharing Medical Marijuana

You may share medical marijuana with other registered MMJ cardholders as long as:

No money or value changes hands.

If you sell marijuana, even to another cardholder, you can be charged with marijuana sales. (NRS 453A.300)

What If I’m Caught Without My Card?

If you or your caregiver are found in possession of marijuana without your Registry Identification Cards:

You may be detained or cited.
The case should be dismissed if you can prove you were properly registered and in compliance at the time.

Being Near Someone Using Cannabis

You cannot be prosecuted just for being near a legal MMJ patient. However, if law enforcement seizes drugs at a location, they may initially question everyone present, so always keep documentation handy.

Public Use

Even as a registered patient, you may not:

Use or display marijuana in public spaces
Medicate in public view

(NRS 453A.300)

Selling Medical Marijuana

Selling marijuana is illegal, even between medical marijuana cardholders. Patients may possess and share (without payment), but may not sell.

Lost Card

If you lose your Registry Identification Card, contact the Nevada State Health Division immediately at:

Phone: 775-687-7594

They will instruct you on how to replace it.

How To Withdraw From the Program

If you decide to withdraw:

Write a letter stating you wish to withdraw.
Mail your Registry Identification Card.
If you have a caregiver, include their card as well.

Mail to:

The Nevada State Health Division
4150 Technology Way, Suite 104
Carson City, Nevada 89706

Once processed, they will mail you a written confirmation. It’s your responsibility to inform your caregiver that you’re no longer in the program.

You may reapply at any time in the future.

States With Medical Marijuana Programs

Other states with medical marijuana programs (with different rules than Nevada) include:

Alaska
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Montana
New Mexico
Oregon
Rhode Island
Vermont
Washington

Need More Help?

Still have questions about how to get your Nevada medical marijuana card?

Request a free consultation or call 702-420-0420 to speak directly with a DrReefer cannabis consultant.

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