Get Your NY Medical Marijuana Card in New York City With State-Licensed Doctors

Getting your New York City medical marijuana card doesn’t require a mountain of paperwork, just a few basic documents. Here’s the list of what you need to have ready for your appointment.

• Valid photo ID: Your driver’s license, New York state ID, or passport works fine.
• Proof of New York City residency: A utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, or bank statement showing your current NYC address in any borough.
• Medical marijuana certification: We provide this after your video call with our doctor, so you don’t need to worry about getting this yourself.
• Payment method: Credit card, debit card, or another way to pay your $130 consultation fee.
• Information about your symptoms: Just be ready to talk openly about your condition with the doctor, no need to bring medical records or past documentation.

You qualify for a New York medical marijuana card if you’re 18 or older, live in New York, and have a condition your doctor thinks cannabis will help. Here’s what the state requires.

• New York residency: Provide a state ID, driver’s license, or utility bill showing your current New York address.
• Age requirement: Be 18 years or older, minors under 18 can qualify through a designated caregiver.
• Qualifying condition: Your doctor can certify any condition they believe will benefit from medical cannabis, including chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, cancer, epilepsy, and arthritis.
• Doctor certification: A registered New York healthcare provider evaluates your condition and issues your certification if they think cannabis is appropriate.
• Card delivery: Your certification registers you with the Office of Cannabis Management, and your physical card arrives in the mail within 7-10 business days.

New York City dispensaries offer several forms of medical marijuana to help you find the right option for your treatment plan:

• Dry flower: The cannabis plant you can smoke or vaporize, the most common form patients use.
• Oils: Work in vape cartridges or can be taken by mouth, check the product label for instructions.
• Capsules: Swallow like regular pills, which makes measuring your dose simple.
• Edibles: Gummies, baked goods, and candies that provide longer-lasting effects.
• Tinctures: Liquid drops you place under your tongue, these work faster than edibles.
• Topicals: Creams, lotions, and balms you apply directly to sore muscles or joints for localized relief.
• Liquids: Drinkable cannabis products like infused beverages or syrups you can add to drinks.

Home cultivation is legal in New York City for medical marijuana cardholders who follow the Office of Cannabis Management’s guidelines.

• Age requirement: You must be 21 or older to grow cannabis at your NYC residence.
• No license required: New York doesn’t charge fees or require a cultivation license for personal home growing.
• Individual plant limits: Each adult can grow up to 6 plants at once, with a maximum of 3 flowering (mature) plants and 3 non-flowering (immature) plants.
• Household limits: Your NYC home is limited to 12 plants total regardless of how many adults live there, meaning 6 mature and 6 immature plants maximum per household.
• Growing location: Plants must be in a secure location not visible from the street or public view, like a locked indoor space or enclosed area.
• Caregiver growing: Registered caregivers can grow for their patients but must follow the same 12-plant household limit (6 mature, 6 immature).
• Personal use only: You cannot sell, trade, or give away cannabis you grow, it’s strictly for your personal use.
• Storage limits: You can legally possess up to five pounds of cannabis flower trimmed from plants at your NYC residence.

Yes. We set you up with a licensed doctor registered with the New York State Office of Cannabis Management based on who’s available when you book. All of our doctors are:

• Licensed and registered with the New York State Office of Cannabis Management
• Experienced working with patients who have chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, and other qualifying conditions
• There to talk through your symptoms and get you approved if you qualify

If you need someone who speaks a certain language or want a specific gender, just let us know when you schedule and we’ll try to make it work.

New York City has tons of dispensaries where you can use your MMJ card, and they’re scattered across all the boroughs so you shouldn’t have to go too far no matter where you are. Here are some reliable spots around the city that patients count on, plus what makes each one worth checking out.

If you’re in Manhattan near Union Square or coming off the L train at 14th Street, Fluent Manhattan (114 East 14th Street) is right there between Third and Fourth Avenues, close to the 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, and W trains. This New York City dispensary is known for having knowledgeable staff who’ll walk you through different product options, which is helpful if you’re still figuring out what works best for your symptoms.

Over in Queens near the Queensboro Plaza area, RISE Cannabis has a location that’s accessible whether you’re coming from Long Island City, Astoria, or taking the 7 train or N/W lines. People mention this spot for keeping a solid variety of flower and edibles in stock, plus the staff moves quickly even when it gets busy, which matters when you don’t want to stand around waiting.

If you’re up in the Bronx near Fordham Road, Verilife Bronx (5 West Fordham Road) sits right on Fordham near the Grand Concourse, close to the B and D trains and easy to reach from the Cross Bronx Expressway or the Major Deegan. This location has built a reputation for consistent product availability and a wide selection, so you’re less likely to deal with things being out of stock when you need them.

And if you’re in Brooklyn around the Williamsburg area near the Bedford Avenue L stop, Citiva Brooklyn is right in that neighborhood and convenient whether you’re walking from the Northside or coming over the Williamsburg Bridge from Manhattan. Patients know this place for being approachable and having staff who take time to answer questions, especially if you’re newer to using your card and want guidance.

So whether you’re in Manhattan near Union Square, out in Queens, up in the Bronx near Fordham, or over in Williamsburg, you’ve got reliable dispensaries in New York City to use your MMJ card without trekking across the whole city. Always call ahead to confirm hours and check what they’ve got available, but these places should keep you covered around NYC.