Qualifying Conditions for a Medical Marijuana Card in New Mexico

Being diagnosed with either of the qualifying conditions is not all it takes to obtain a medical marijuana card in New Mexico. Other New Mexico medical marijuana requirements include:

1. Adult patients must be at least 18 years of age.

2. Minor (under 18 years of age) patients may qualify, but a designated and registered caregiver must apply on their behalf.

3. Only residents of New Mexico qualify for the medical card.

4. All applicants must obtain a signed marijuana certification from a cannabis doctor in New Mexico.

To get medical cannabis in New Mexico, an MMJ doctor must certify that you suffer from one of the qualifying medical conditions mentioned below.

The Qualifying Conditions for a Medical Card in New Mexico Include:

• 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

I Meet the New Mexico Medical Card Requirements – What’s Next?

After confirming that you meet all the New Mexico medical marijuana card requirements, this is how to go about the online application process:

1. First, schedule an appointment with a medical cannabis doctor in NM to get certified for medical marijuana.

2. Attend your online marijuana evaluation via video call. If approved, you will receive a signed marijuana certification.

3. Next, create your account on the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Division Online Portal.

4. Complete the New Mexico medical marijuana card application on the portal and upload the required documents.

5. Wait five (5) business days for the Department to review your application. 

6. Receive your electronic med card.

Which information is required for the New Mexico medical card application?

When applying for the New Mexico medical marijuana card, you must enter the following information to complete your application:

1. Verify the information entered by your NM cannabis doctor.

2. Mailing address. (If not included by your MMJ doctor)

3. Upload a copy of your state-issued identification. For example:

• New Mexico driver’s license
• New Mexico ID
• Temporary New Mexico ID

• You must be a resident of New Mexico with a qualifying condition to be eligible for medical marijuana in the state.
• There are currently 30 qualifying conditions for a medical card in New Mexico.
• Both adults and minors may qualify for medical cannabis in New Mexico. However, minors must have their parent or legal guardian register as caregivers.
• An NM cannabis doctor must certify you for MMJ before you can apply for your medical marijuana card.
• The Department processes medical marijuana card applications within five (5) business days.

Common Questions about New Mexico Medical Card Requirements

Below are the answers to common questions patients have about the New Mexico medical card requirements.