Where to find your registry ID, how to log in to the state portal, and what to show at a dispensary.
New York changed the process in 2023. You no longer request a card through the portal and wait for one in the mail — your certification carries your registry ID number and acts as your medical marijuana card. Here is what that means in practice.
No separate applicationSince March 20, 2023, patients are registered automatically when a practitioner issues their certification — there is no state application and no state registration fee.
Your certification is your cardNew York no longer mails physical medical cannabis cards. Your certification, which carries your registry ID number, is what you present.
What to bring to a dispensaryBring your certification (digital or printed) together with a valid government-issued photo ID.
Rules can change — for official program details and updates, see the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) FAQs.
Patients and caregivers can sign in to the state system to check their registration, view their registry ID, and keep their details current.
To reach the state’s Medical Cannabis Data Management System you must be registered with the My.NY.gov portal and have an active account. Sign in at My.NY.gov.
Once you are signed in, click ‘Health Applications’, then choose ‘Medical Cannabis Data Management System’ from the drop-down menu. If you need help at any point, the portal has a ‘Help’ section with guidance.
Inside the system you can check your registration status and your registry ID number, and keep your details up to date. Caregivers use the same portal to register and manage the patients they support.
A certified patient or a designated caregiver who has been issued a registry ID must update any change in their name or address within ten business days.
Your registry ID comes from your certification, so certification is the first step. See our step-by-step registration guide for the full process, or renew an existing certification before it expires.
Get certified online by a licensed New York doctor in about 15 minutes — you only pay if you’re approved.
Get Certified Now →One short video visit with a licensed NY doctor — your certification and registry ID arrive the same day when approved.
