New Mexico – Patient FAQ

You must meet the following requirements to qualify for a New Mexico medical marijuana card:

• You must be a resident of New Mexico.
• You must be at least 18 years old and have a State of New Mexico-issued driver’s license or ID.
• If you are a minor (under 18 years old), your caregiver must apply on your behalf and present your birth certificate.
• You must suffer from one of the qualifying conditions for a medical card in New Mexico.

The following are the qualifying conditions for a medical marijuana card in New Mexico:

• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Anxiety Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Cancer
• Crohn’s Disease
• Damage to the Nervous Tissue of the Spinal Cord (with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity)
• Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder
• Friedreich’s Ataxia
• Glaucoma
• Hepatitis C Infection currently receiving antiviral therapy
• HIV/AIDS
• Hospice Care
• Huntington’s disease 
  
• Inclusion Body Myositis
• Inflammatory Autoimmune-mediated Arthritis
• Insomnia
• Intractable Nausea/Vomiting
• Lewy Body Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Opioid Use Disorder
• Painful Peripheral Neuropathy
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Severe Anorexia/Cachexia
• Severe Chronic Pain
• Spasmodic Torticollis (Cervical Dystonia)
• Spinal Muscular Atrophy
• Ulcerative Colitis

Getting a medical marijuana card in New Mexico requires you to complete both a medical evaluation and the state’s patient registration process. The application process is completed online, making it easier to manage your registration from home.

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Sign up with Quick Med Cards and schedule your live video appointment.
2. Attend the appointment with an authorized medical provider.
3. If the provider determines that you qualify, the provider starts your application in the NMDOH Online Patient Portal.
4. You will receive an email prompting you to create or access your portal account.
5. Upload the required identification or minor-patient documents, complete the consent and certification steps, and submit your portion of the application.
6. NMDOH reviews the completed application. Once approved, your electronic patient card is available in the portal.

Following these requirements can help you complete your New Mexico medical marijuana card application correctly and avoid unnecessary delays.

No. Having one or more qualifying conditions does not guarantee provider certification or state approval.

The medical provider must evaluate your individual medical circumstances and determine whether you meet the program requirements and whether the potential benefits of medical cannabis are likely to outweigh the health risks. NMDOH must also approve the completed application.

Yes. Telemedicine consultations for medical marijuana evaluations are now legal in New Mexico. Once you schedule an appointment time, we will send you a secure link for your video call before the consultation. After clicking the link, you and your doctor will discuss how medical marijuana could benefit your health. Afterward, you will receive your recommendation after the physician’s approval. Our video calls are straightforward and usually take 10-15 minutes.

After you are approved, your provider will upload your medical cannabis certification directly to the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program portal. You can then complete your registration. The state typically processes applications within 5 business days. Once your application is approved, you will receive your electronic medical cannabis card.

Your New Mexico medical marijuana card will be valid for 2 years.

New Mexico does not charge patients for medical marijuana cards, so there is no extra cost after you get approved. The doctor consultation fee is $124 and includes the medical marijuana evaluation and certification. Financing is also available, allowing you to book your appointment for as little as $47 upfront.