Get Your NY Medical Marijuana Card in Brooklyn With State-Licensed Doctors

The process takes about 5 minutes for your online appointment with our doctor, then your Brooklyn medical marijuana card arrives in the mail within 7-10 business days. Most Brooklyn patients receive their physical card during that timeframe after approval. You can start shopping at any dispensary across Brooklyn or New York once your card arrives.

Applying for your Brooklyn medical marijuana card requires just a handful of basic documents that most people already have. Let’s walk through what you need so you’re prepared for your appointment.

• Valid photo ID: Your driver’s license, New York state ID, or passport are all acceptable.
• Proof of Brooklyn residency: A recent utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, or bank statement with your Brooklyn address.
• Medical marijuana certification: We provide this after your online appointment with our licensed doctor.
• Payment method: Credit card, debit card, or another payment option for your $130 consultation.
• Details about your condition: Be ready to describe your symptoms honestly with the doctor, you don’t need to bring medical records.

Meeting New York’s medical marijuana card requirements is simple if you’re 18 or older, live in the state, and have a condition your doctor believes cannabis can help. Here’s everything you need to know about eligibility.

• New York residency: You must be a legal New York resident and provide proof such as a state-issued ID, driver’s license, or utility bill showing your current address.
• Age requirement: You must be 18 years or older, though patients under 18 can qualify through a designated caregiver.
• Qualifying condition: Your doctor has broad discretion to certify any condition they believe is appropriate for medical cannabis, including chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, cancer, epilepsy, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis.
• Medical evaluation: A state-registered healthcare provider must evaluate your condition and issue a certification if they determine medical cannabis could help you.
• State registration: Your certification registers you with New York’s Office of Cannabis Management, and your physical card arrives in the mail within 7-10 business days.

You don’t need medical records to get approved for a New York medical marijuana card. Our doctors will evaluate your current symptoms and condition during your video appointment, and a conversation about your health is all that’s needed for certification. Medical records can help if you have them, but they’re not required for most patients to get approved.

You’ll find options at Brooklyn dispensaries, so you can choose the form of medical marijuana that fits your lifestyle and needs:

• Dry flower: The cannabis plant you smoke or vaporize, the most popular choice for fast relief.
• Oils: Use these in vape cartridges or take them by mouth, just follow what the label says.
• Capsules: Swallow like regular pills, good for consistent dosing without any guesswork.
• Edibles: Gummies, baked goods, and candies that provide longer-lasting effects.
• Tinctures: Liquid drops you place under your tongue, they work faster than edibles.
• Topicals: Creams, lotions, and balms you rub directly on sore areas for localized relief.
• Concentrates: Products like budder offer higher potency for experienced users.
• Liquids: Drinkable cannabis beverages or syrups you mix into your favorite drinks.

New York keeps your medical marijuana card information confidential, so it won’t show up on employment or housing background checks that your employer or landlord might run. The state registry is protected under HIPAA like all your other medical records, which means nobody can access it without your permission. The only time cannabis use might become an issue is during federal employment screening or firearm license applications, since federal law still treats marijuana differently than New York state law does.

If you’re in Brooklyn with a New York medical card, you can grow marijuana at home as long as you follow the Office of Cannabis Management’s guidelines.

• Age requirement: You need to be 21 or older to grow cannabis at your Brooklyn residence.
• No license needed: New York doesn’t require an annual cultivation license or any fees for personal home growing.
• Individual plant limits: You can grow up to 6 plants at a time, with a maximum of 3 flowering (mature) plants and 3 non-flowering (immature) plants.
• Household limits: Your Brooklyn home is capped at 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 spot 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 can’t sell, trade, or give away any cannabis you grow, it’s strictly for your own use.
• Storage limits: You can legally possess up to five pounds of cannabis flower trimmed from plants at your Brooklyn residence.

Your New York medical marijuana card works in states with reciprocity agreements that recognize out-of-state cards, but transporting cannabis across state lines remains federally illegal. Each state has different rules about what out-of-state cardholders can do, so review their specific regulations before traveling.

Yes. We match you with a New York State Office of Cannabis Management registered physician based on when you book your appointment. Every physician we work with is:

• Licensed and registered with the New York State Office of Cannabis Management
• Qualified to evaluate conditions like chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, and other qualifying symptoms
• Available to review your condition and approve you during your video call

Need a doctor who speaks a certain language or has specific qualifications? Tell us when you schedule and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

Brooklyn’s got plenty of dispensaries where you can use your MMJ card, and they’re spread out enough that you shouldn’t have to travel too far no matter which neighborhood you’re in. Here are some solid spots around the borough that patients count on, plus what makes each one worth checking out.

If you’re in Williamsburg or coming over the Williamsburg Bridge from Manhattan, BE Brooklyn (658 Driggs Avenue) is right on Driggs Avenue near the Grand Street L train stop. This location is accessible whether you’re walking from the Northside or driving up from the BQE, and people know it for having a helpful staff and a good range of products when you need something specific.

Over in Prospect Heights near the Brooklyn Museum, The Cannabist Brooklyn (452 Flatbush Avenue) sits on Flatbush Avenue just a few blocks from Grand Army Plaza. It’s convenient if you’re coming from Park Slope, Crown Heights, or heading down Flatbush from Downtown Brooklyn, and this Brooklyn dispensary has built a reputation for keeping a wide flower selection and solid edibles menu in stock.

If you’re closer to Sunset Park or Bay Ridge and don’t want to head all the way north, Vireo Health offers delivery service throughout Brooklyn, which is helpful if you’re near the Gowanus Expressway or down by the water and prefer to stay home. They’re known for patient education and making sure you understand what you’re getting, plus delivery saves you the trip if you’re not feeling up to going out.

And if you find yourself in Downtown Brooklyn near the Barclays Center or coming off Atlantic Avenue, there are a few dispensaries in Brooklyn right in that area that make it easy to stop in whether you’re taking the 2, 3, 4, 5, or LIRR. The downtown spots tend to stay busy but they move quickly, and you’ve got options within walking distance of Fulton Street or DeKalb Avenue if you’re on the train.

So whether you’re in Williamsburg, Prospect Heights, Sunset Park, or anywhere near Downtown Brooklyn, you’ve got reliable dispensaries where you can use your MMJ card without schlepping across the whole borough. Always call ahead to confirm hours and what they’ve got in stock, but these places should keep you covered around Brooklyn.