New York Medical Marijuana Card
New York no longer issues a physical medical marijuana card. Instead, eligible patients receive certification and are automatically registered with the New York Medical Cannabis Program — no separate state application and no card to carry.
Start Your IntakeHow certification works in New York
Since 2022, New York has no fixed list of qualifying conditions — a certified healthcare provider may certify a patient when the provider determines that medical cannabis may be clinically appropriate. BuddMD provides this evaluation through a physician-led telemedicine process: online intake, a telemedicine evaluation, and certification if clinically appropriate.
No card, no state fee
There is no state registration fee and no physical card to carry. Your certification contains a registry ID that you use directly at dispensaries.
Certification terms
New York certifications may run for up to two years (per New York State Senate Bill S3294A, signed November 2025, effective approximately February 2026). BuddMD offers 1-year ($119) and 2-year ($219) certifications.
See full details on New York eligibility and pricing, or read how the process works.
Serving all of New York State
BuddMD evaluations are by telemedicine, so you can be certified from anywhere in New York: New York City, Long Island, Westchester, the Hudson Valley, Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, and every community in between. Local guides:
New York City · Brooklyn · Queens · The Bronx · Long Island · Westchester
Also serving Connecticut. See Connecticut details.