Consult with New York–licensed medical professionals online for your medical marijuana evaluation. Secure, HIPAA-compliant evaluations with same-day certification, if eligible, under OCM guidelines.
We have certified more than 145,000 patients since 2021. Patients stay with us because the process is fast, the pricing is clear, and no one pays unless a licensed doctor approves them.
Most visits wrap up in a quarter of an hour. Talk to a doctor by video and walk away certified. No commute, no waiting room, no half-day off work.
Four plain steps take you from sign-up to certified. We handle the state registration in the background so you never have to decode a government form.
If the physician can't certify you, you owe nothing and the refund is automatic. We've issued thousands of them without an argument.
Word gets around when something actually works. A big share of our patients found us because a friend, coworker, or family member told them to.
New York updated its medical program in November 2025 — including home cultivation rights and out-of-state reciprocity. Our process already reflects all of it.
Once you're certified, our team is still here to help you find a licensed dispensary, understand your rights, and get your renewal in before it lapses.
A medical card gives you patient-only benefits that recreational buyers do not get. Here is what you can expect as a certified New York patient:
Medical patients pay a 3.15% excise tax. Recreational buyers pay 13% at the register. That is a savings of about 9.85% on every purchase.
Legally cultivate up to six cannabis plants (3 mature, 3 immature) for personal medical use, in accordance with OCM regulations.
Your certifying provider sets the amount based on your needs, and you're allowed to keep a 60-day supply at any time — well beyond a recreational customer's limits.
Enjoy peace of mind knowing you are fully compliant with New York cannabis laws and OCM guidelines.
Patients under 18 may access medical cannabis through a registered caregiver age 21 or older when they have a qualifying condition.
Certified patients get workplace protection against discrimination for legal medical cannabis use, plus housing protections recreational users do not have.
This short video walks you through each step of getting your New York medical cannabis card, including the 2025–2026 rule changes.
New York scrapped its fixed list of qualifying conditions back in 2022. Today, a licensed New York physician can recommend cannabis for any condition they reasonably believe it will help — chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, nausea, and plenty more. The bar to walk in the door is simple: be a New York resident who's 18 or older. Under 18? A designated caregiver can apply on your behalf.
Here is exactly what happens, from sign-up to shopping at a licensed dispensary:
About five minutes. Tell us who you are and what you're hoping cannabis can help with. Enter code NSAVE10 at checkout for 10% off.
Pick a time that suits you, same-day slots included. The whole visit happens by video, wherever you happen to be.
If approved, the physician submits your certification through the state's Medical Cannabis Data Management System (MCDMS). Your certification is emailed to you with your registry ID number, which — along with a state ID — serves as your New York medical cannabis card.
Your evaluation is done by a licensed New York physician who follows all Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) rules for safe, private, and compliant care.
Dr. Miller walks through your health history on camera, answers your questions in plain English, and lets you know honestly whether medical cannabis is a good fit. If it is, he can certify you the same day, right in line with New York's current rules.
View Dr. Miller's full profile →Medical patients pay a 3.15% excise tax instead of the 13% recreational rate — about 9.85% saved on every purchase, plus patient discounts at most dispensaries. Enter your monthly spend to see your yearly savings.
The physician visit, your state registration, and your digital certification are all included. You only pay if you're approved — and code NSAVE10 takes 10% off today.
Here is what a certified medical patient gets compared to a recreational buyer in New York in 2026:
| What you get | With a medical card | Recreational only |
|---|---|---|
| Cannabis tax rate | 3.15% excise | 13% at register |
| Dispensary discounts for patients | Yes | No |
| 60-day supply possession | Yes | No |
| Home cultivation at 18 | Yes | 21+ only |
| Higher-potency & medical-only products | Yes | Limited |
| Employment & housing protections | Yes | No |
| One-year certification with easy renewal | Yes | N/A |
| Eligible at age 18 | Yes | Must be 21+ |
Your guide to the most common questions about the New York medical marijuana card.
Trusted by New York patients for their medical marijuana recommendations. See what they say and start with confidence.
"Treatment had really worn me down. Getting certified was the first easy thing in a long stretch, and cannabis has helped me feel more like myself. I finally feel like I'm holding my own again."
"Easiest medical thing I've done online, hands down. It was quick, it was clear, and the doctor actually explained what to expect instead of rushing me off the call. Zero complaints."
"I'd been putting off the whole card process for months because it seemed like a hassle. Found this site in the morning and had my certification by that afternoon. Wish I'd done it sooner."
"A friend pointed me here and I'm glad she did. Had my card within a couple of days and everything went exactly the way they said it would. No surprises at any point."
"I'd never used cannabis medically and was honestly nervous. The doctor walked me through it and gave me guidance that fit my situation, not some generic pamphlet. It's made a difference."
"They treat your case like it matters, which isn't something I say about most online services. I've been on a cannabis routine for a few months now and I've got nothing but good things to report."
Renewing, checking qualifying conditions, or looking for service in your city? It's all one click away.
Schedule your consultation at a time that works for you — our doctors are available every day. Code NSAVE10 takes 10% off.
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