Can I be/have a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in Washington DC?

Yes, medical marijuana patients in Washington DC can have a caregiver. Caregivers will complete their own application.

Caregiver Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Registered as the qualifying patient’s caregiver.

• Caregivers can serve only one qualifying patient at a time.

• DC residents and non-residents are both eligible to register in the District’s medical cannabis program as a caregiver. Caregiver applicants must be affiliated with a current patient to be approved.

  • Only DC residents may register in the program as a patient.

• A criminal background check report must be submitted with the caregiver application (background check information can be found on the application).

• Individuals who administer medical cannabis at a retailer or cultivation center are not eligible.

Here's how to apply as a caregiver:

1. Individuals must submit a Medical Cannabis Caregiver Application with all required documentation and payment. Currently, an online application is not available for this application type.

   1. Mail or in-person: ABRA, Medical Cannabis Program, 2000 14th Street, Suite 102A, Washington, DC 20009

   2. Email: medicalcannabis@dc.gov

2. Caregiver registrations are valid for two years from the date of issuance. An annual fee* applies. See the Fee and Renewal Schedule.

*The fee is waived through December 7, 2023. 

State Resources:

• Caregiver Application