Get approved for a New York Medical Marijuana Card in minutes

Name: New York Medical Marijuana Card
Brand: NY Marijuana Card
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How getting a medical marijuana card works for New York residents.

Step 1

Sign Up

The very first step is to create your NYMarijuanaCard account. We only need your basic information and your current medical status overview. You’ll be able to sign up for your account within 5 minutes.
Step 2

Meet Your Provider

As soon as your account is live, we will connect you with a state-licensed medical practitioner to book your appointment. This will hardly take 10 minutes and you’ll be able to decide the date and time of your appointment.
Step 3

Get Your Certification

Make sure to be available on the specified date and time of your appointment so the medical practitioner can evaluate you for a medical marijuana recommendation. As soon as your doctor approves you, you’ll receive your medical marijuana certification.
Step 4

Use It at New York Dispensaries

Don’t worry, our doctor's will be submitting your medical marijuana certification to the New York medical marijuana program on your behalf. You can start purchasing medical cannabis with the issued medical marijuana certificate.

Legal status

Fully legal

Possession limits

Medical Patients

60 day supply

Recreational users

3oz

State taxes

Medical Patients

Recreational users

13%

Cultivation

Medical Patients

6 plants; max. 12 for Caregivers
Max. 3 mature

Recreational Users

6 plants
Max. 3 mature

Fully legal

New York's Cannabis Program - 2024 Update

Current Market Status

Dual Market Active

Both medical and adult-use markets operational. Recent expansion of retail licensing to address supply-demand gap.

Licensed Retailers

400+ Planned for 2024

State accelerating licensing process with focus on social equity. Currently 99 operational dispensaries with hundreds more in pipeline.

Market Projections

$2.5B by 2025

Expected growth with expanded retail access and declining illicit market. Current annual revenue exceeds $125M.

Consumer Access

21+ Adult Use

Possession limit: 3 oz flower, 24g concentrate. Public consumption allowed where tobacco smoking permitted.

Industry Employment

10,000+ Jobs

Growing workforce across cultivation, processing, retail, and ancillary services. Mandatory social equity hiring programs.

Tax Revenue Distribution

40% Education

Revenue allocated: 40% education, 40% community reinvestment, 20% drug treatment and public education.

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See a detailed step-by-step explainer on all the New York medical card requirements.

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Benefits of Getting a New York Medical Card

Wondering how a New York medical marijuana card can transform your medical cannabis experience?

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Benefit	Card	No Card
Possess Cannabis
Use Cannabis
Purchase Cannabis
Save Up to 6% on Taxes
Lower Costs
Higher Possession Limits

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Are there any state-specific steps to apply for a New York medical marijuana card?

The state of New York focuses on introducing reforms that allow more and more patients to apply for a medical marijuana card with great ease. This is shown in the state-specific steps you must follow to apply for your New York medical marijuana card.

Book your medical marijuana evaluation appointment.
Get your medical marijuana certification from your doctor.
Your doctor will submit your medical marijuana certificate on your behalf.
Start using your New York medical marijuana card to purchase cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries.

Great Care, Great Value

NYMarijuanaCard is on a mission to make medical cannabis more accessible to the residents of the state of New York. This vision of ours is depicted in the quality of service and care we offer.

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First-time certification

Renewal certification

$ 149

$ 99

Others

$ 199

$ 149

Retail price as of 10/20/2024

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What You Pay with Us

NY medical card patients save more as compared to others. Get your money back if not approved.

label	New with NY Marijuana Card	Renewal with NY Marijuana Card	Avg. other providers
Medical marijuana certificate	$149	$99	$150
State application fee	$0	$0	$0
Total	$99	$99	$150

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Qualifying Conditions for a New York Medical Card

You no longer need to have certain medical conditions to get approved for a New York medical marijuana card.

Instead, it’s up to your healthcare provider to decide if medicinal cannabis has the potential to help you live a better, healthier life. Visit our medical conditions pages to see a wide range of conditions that the cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids in cannabis may help improve.

Trusted, Top-Notch Care For Every Patient

As as soon as you sign up with us, we are going to match you with a state-certified medical practitioner for your medical marijuana evaluation. All of our doctors are trusted veterans with a core focus on prescribing what’s right for you in the long term.

What You Need to Know

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As a general law, the patient must be 18 years or older to independently apply for a New York medical marijuana card.
Patients who are not yet 18 will be considered minors and are eligible to apply for a medical marijuana certification as long as they are accompanied by a designated caregiver.
Caregivers must be 21 years or older and have been designated by a registered patient. They are also required to submit proof of their identity and residence within the state of New York.

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Documents You Need To Apply For A Medical Marijuana Card In New York

You’ll need to provide the following to apply for a New York medical marijuana card:

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Your doctor will be submitting your medical marijuana recommendation directly to the state on your behalf. As soon as the document is approved, you’ll receive your medical marijuana certificate through us.
You also need to provide proof of your identity such as a copy of your NY driver’s license, NY state ID, or NY photo ID.
The state also requires you to submit proof of your residence within the state of New York such as a copy of your utility bills, property taxes, mortgage agreement, medical bills, or voter registration card, etc.

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What To Expect After Approval?

As soon as your medical marijuana recommendation is approved by your doctor, they will directly upload a copy of your recommendation to the New York medical marijuana program website on your behalf. As the state doesn’t issue plastic IDs anymore, you’ll receive a copy of your medical marijuana certificate from us as soon as the state accepts your application. Now, you can use this certificate to purchase medical cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries.

When Should I Renew My NY MMJ Card?

According to the updated state regulations, the process of applying for a card renewal is similar to that of applying for a medical marijuana card for the very first time. However, if your card was issued prior to March 20, 2023, you’ll still need to register yourself with the state for card renewal.

Key Highlights Of Medical Marijuana Laws In New York

The medical marijuana card allows patients to possess up to 60 days' worth of medical cannabis supply
Medical marijuana can now be legally smoked within the state.
Patients can now use products made from any part of the cannabis flower.
You can now apply for a special research license allowing people to produce, purchase, process, and possess marijuana for research purposes.
Minors and people who need additional care can only apply for a medical marijuana card with up to 5 designated caregivers.

Can I Apply As A Caregiver?

To apply as a designated medical cannabis caregiver, you must be 21 or older and have been nominated by a registered patient as a designated caregiver. The patient must designate the caregiver through their personal my.ny.gov account before the caregivers can register themselves with the MCDMS. An individual can act as a designated caregiver for up to 4 patients.

Reciprocity

Unfortunately, the state of New York doesn’t offer medical marijuana reciprocity to medical marijuana card holders from other US states. However, individuals who are 21 or older can purchase recreational cannabis within the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it necessary to get a medical marijuana card in New York?

Yes, if you are planning to use cannabis for your health, it’s important to get an MMJ card in New York. It gives you the legal right to access cannabis from state-certified dispensaries and helps you avoid any unnecessary hassle from the cops. You get the legal protection to use and possess cannabis in the state.
How to find the right cannabis clinic?

In order to find the right cannabis clinic, just follow these steps: Do some research to find which are the top clinics in your area. Pay attention to the ratings and reviews as they give you a better idea of the clinic’s expertise. Have a look at the clinic’s certifications because it just helps in making the clinic trustworthy and genuine. Just visit their website to check or contact them directly to verify. Make a list of different clinics and do a thorough comparison to check which is the best bet. Check their experience and reputation as important parameters to make the final choice.
How to qualify for medical marijuana?

You need to apply for a medical cannabis evaluation first and have a word with our doctors. They analyze and screen your health to check if you have a qualifying medical condition that can be managed with the help of cannabis. Upon the doctor’s approval, you get the green light to access medical marijuana.
How long does it take to get a cannabis card?

In general, when you apply for a card, you get the certification from us with minutes. It is then forwarded to the state government registry that verifies your details and gives a temporary card that’s valid for 30 days. The permanent card arrives within 3-15 days.
What happens if I don’t qualify?

At our clinic, we only charge you if you have a qualifying medical condition. If you don’t qualify, we refund the full amount without any delay. All our patients are covered through a 100% moneyback guarantee. So, rest assured as your money is in safe hands.
Are all dispensaries in the New York state-certified?

No, they are not! Since the online platform is gaining traction these days, there are a lot of fake operators in the market. So, always verify the authenticity of the dispensary by doing some research and checking their certifications before you proceed to buy.
Can I get marijuana card without a valid ID?

In order to your cannabis card, you need to have a valid New York ID card. This helps us and the authorities to verify your status a legal resident of the New York state. If you don’t have an ID, you won’t be able to get your MMJ card.

Our Customers Feedbacks

99% of Patients in New York Recommend Us (Yes, Actually)

Thanks to the doctors here that gave me a ray of new hope in my life. Cancer medications had made my life hell! Now with the help of cannabis, I am confident of battling the condition and I’m calmer now! All credit goes to this clinic!

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This has to be the best clinic in the state. Their entire process is very easy and they didn’t make me wait much. Plus, the team helped me understand the whole concept of using cannabis and I feel that my dependence on prescription medicines is set to end!

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Great work! I have been looking for an easy way to get an MMJ card for my health condition. I am happy that I came across this clinic that helped me gain access pretty quickly. The doctors were supportive and compassionate!

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It couldn’t have been better than this! My friend suggested me this clinic and I contacted them immediately. Within a few days, I got my card from the official registry. Thanks to the clinic for helping me out!

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I hadn’t used medical cannabis before..so I wasn’t really sure if I should give it a shot. But after going through my evaluation here, the doctors gave me a customized dose according to my condition and it’s been working great till now!

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Highly recommended! The doctors at this clinic are really helpful and take your case on priority. I have been on cannabis-based medicines for months now and I am absolutely satisfied with the treatment.