Get a Medical Marijuana Card in New York City, NY
New York City patients finish the whole process from a phone or laptop — the application, the video visit with a New York-licensed physician, and the certification that follows.
HIPAA-compliant · Evaluation fee paid at booking. 100% refund if not approved.
Approval is not guaranteed. A state-licensed physician makes the eligibility decision.
New York City evaluation pricing
New York has waived the patient registration fee. Your certification is submitted to the state by your registered practitioner.
Typical total to get started: $114
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How getting certified works for New York City patients
The whole visit happens by secure video with a physician licensed in New York. Living in New York City, NY means no clinic trip and no time in a waiting room — just a scheduled slot you join from home or work.
Apply in less than 5 minutes
Complete the New York application with your health history and upload the front and back of your ID.
Meet your physician by video
Pick a 15-minute slot between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM ET and meet a New York-licensed physician from New York City.
Get certified
Approved patients receive their certification and the registration instructions for the NY Office of Cannabis Management — Medical Cannabis Program.
Telehealth in New York City
No drive across the New York metropolitan area
New York City sits in the five boroughs, and New York permits telehealth evaluations for its program — so your appointment happens by secure video instead of a trip across the New York metropolitan area. Same-day openings are common, and you can reschedule from your patient portal if plans change.
- Slots run 9:00 AM–9:00 PM ET, seven days a week.
- Join by phone, tablet or laptop from anywhere in New York.
- Results and next steps arrive in your secure patient portal.
Program at a glance
NY Office of Cannabis Management — Medical Cannabis Program
- Legal status
- Medical + recreational
- Possession limit
- Certified patients may possess up to a 60-day supply. Adults 21+ may possess up to 3 ounces of flower or 24 grams of concentrate in public.
- Home cultivation
- Registered patients may grow up to 6 plants (3 mature, 3 immature) at home.
- Out-of-state cards
- Out-of-state patients 21+ may purchase at adult-use retailers, but medical-only benefits require a NY certification.
Eligibility
Conditions commonly evaluated in New York City
These are conditions physicians in New York evaluate most often. If yours is not listed you may still qualify — the evaluating physician makes that call. Confirm the current list on the official NY Office of Cannabis Management — Medical Cannabis Program website.
- Chronic pain
- Anxiety
- PTSD
- Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Insomnia
- Inflammatory conditions
- Other conditions at the physician’s discretion
After approval
Where New York City patients buy
Certified patients buy from licensed medical cannabis dispensaries in New York, which also licenses adult-use retailers. Quick Medical Cards does not sell products.
Licensed locations change as the state approves new ones, so confirm current options with the NY Office of Cannabis Management — Medical Cannabis Program. Your evaluation fee covers the physician visit only — state charges and products are separate.
Questions from New York City patients
New York City medical card FAQs
Can New York City patients be evaluated online?
Yes. New York permits telehealth evaluations, so New York City patients complete the visit by secure video from home instead of driving to a clinic. Appointments run in 15-minute slots from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM ET, seven days a week.
What does a medical marijuana card cost in New York City?
Our New York video evaluation is $114. New York does not charge a patient registry fee. If the physician does not approve you, the evaluation fee is refunded in full.
How quickly can New York City patients be certified?
Most New York patients are certified within same day to 24 hours of their video visit.
Do I need a New York address to apply from New York City?
Yes. You must be a New York resident, and a New York-licensed physician must complete your evaluation. Upload the front and back of your New York ID during the application so the physician can confirm residency.
Where do New York City patients buy after approval?
Certified patients buy from licensed medical cannabis dispensaries in New York, which also licenses adult-use retailers. Quick Medical Cards does not sell products.
Medical card evaluations across New York
Quick Medical Cards serves patients by telehealth throughout New York. Start with your city, or read the full state guide for program rules, fees and timelines.
This page explains how Quick Medical Cards evaluates patients living in New York City, NY. It is not medical advice. Only a licensed New York physician can decide whether you qualify, and approval is never guaranteed. State rules and fees change; confirm current requirements with the NY Office of Cannabis Management — Medical Cannabis Program.