DC Dispensary With No Medical Card: How It Works

Updated November 2026.

Short answer: you do not need a medical card to order from Select Co-Op. You need to be 21 or older and show a valid government-issued photo ID when your order arrives. That is the whole requirement.

Below is how ordering works, how it compares to the DC medical program, and what DC law lets adults do once the order is in hand.

What you need to order without a medical card

• Be 21 or older. Every order is for adults only.
• A valid government photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID or passport. The driver checks it at the door before handing over the order.
• An address in our delivery area. That covers all of Washington, DC, plus Northern Virginia and Maryland.
• Nothing else. No doctor visit, no registration, no card and no waiting period.

Orders go out every day from 9am to 11pm. Browse the menu, check out online, and have your ID ready when the driver arrives.

The DC medical program, if you want a card anyway

DC runs a medical cannabis program through the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA). Since 2022, adults 21 and older can self-certify instead of getting a doctor’s recommendation. Non-residents can register too, for periods from 30 days to a year. A registration lets you shop at ABCA-licensed medical dispensaries. Details and the application are on the ABCA website.

Some people like having a registration for storefront shopping. You do not need one to order delivery from us.

What DC law lets adults do

Initiative 71, which DC voters passed in 2014, sets the rules for adults 21 and older:

• Possess up to 2 ounces of weed.
• Grow up to six plants at home, no more than three of them mature.
• Give up to 1 ounce to another adult 21 or older, as long as nothing is exchanged for it.
• Use it on private property, such as your home.

It does not allow using weed in public, in a car, or on federal land such as the National Mall, the monuments and national parks. Federal law applies on federal land, and a large share of the city is federal. Our guide Is weed legal in DC? covers the details.

Why delivery beats hunting for a shop

• No trip. No parking, no line and no guessing whether a storefront is still open. Shops in DC open and close often.
• Late hours. We deliver until 11pm, seven days a week.
• Prices up front. Every price is on the menu, and anything that applies to your order shows in the cart before you pay.
• Every neighborhood. From Georgetown to Capitol Hill to Anacostia. See the full list on our DC delivery page.

What to order first

If it is your first order, start simple:

• Pre-rolls at $15. Nothing to roll or pack.
• Flower eighths from $35, with Top Shelf at $45 and Premier at $60.
• Vape carts from $45, plus a $20 battery if you need one.
• Edibles from $20. The dose is printed on the package. Start with one serving and wait at least an hour before taking more.

Watching your budget? Our cheap weed delivery guide breaks down every price tier and the best value sizes.

Common questions

Do tourists need a medical card to get weed in DC?

No. Visitors 21 and older can order from Select Co-Op with a valid government photo ID. Possession limits are the same for visitors and residents.

Can someone else accept my order?

Only an adult 21 or older with a valid photo ID. The driver will not hand over an order without checking ID.

Is a self-certified registration the same as a medical card?

Yes. It is a full registration in the DC medical program, issued by ABCA. It is optional for ordering from us.

Can I order if I am under 21?

No. Every order requires an adult 21 or older with valid ID at the door.

Ready to order? Browse the menu or read how to get weed in DC. Questions? Call or text 202-459-1401.