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Benefits of Getting a Card
Wondering how a medical marijuana card in New Mexico can transform your cannabis experience?
State-Specific Steps
1
Register Online With Leafwell
It’s quick and easy! Plus, your data and medical records are secure on our state-of-the-art telemedicine platform.
2
Discuss Medical Marijuana With Your Doctor
The consultation fee is $99. Once you’ve completed the enrollment paperwork, you’ll be connected to a New Mexico healthcare provider. The process is simple and HIPAA-compliant. Once approved, your physician submits your details online to the state, and you should receive an email from the state within 24 hours.
3
Apply to the New Mexico Program
Complete the government application online within 90 days. We’ll provide you with all the information you need.
4
Receive Your Card From the State
You will receive your state-issued digital card within five business days. The card is valid for two years, and you will not need to recertify with Leafwell until 30 days before your card expires.
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Apply NowEligibility / Patient
New Mexico residents at least 18 years old may be eligible for a medical marijuana card if diagnosed with a qualifying health condition. That will be determined by a certified physician, who must fill out an application form indicating their patient’s health issue(s) and proof of diagnosis.
Caregiver
Medical marijuana caregivers in New Mexico must be at least 18 years old and designated by the patient as their primary caregiver.
Can Minors Qualify?
Yes, minors in New Mexico can get a medical card; however, a parent or caregiver must complete the application process on the minor patient’s behalf.
What You Need
You’ll need to provide the following to apply for a New Mexico MMJ card:
Medical Records
During your onboarding with Leafwell, you will need to upload medical records supporting your qualifying condition(s).
Medical Marijuana Recommendation
Once approved, your Leafwell healthcare provider will submit your medical marijuana recommendation directly to the state. Within 24 hours, you will receive an email from the state with instructions for completing the state application.
Proof of Identity
You will need a government-issued photo ID, such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card. Temporary IDs are also accepted.
Cost Information
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Next Steps After Approval
Congratulations on getting your medical certification! You’re almost there, but there are a few more steps to complete to get your New Mexico medical marijuana card. Let’s dive in!
- Before You Start: What You’ll Need
- A valid photo ID
- Receive Email: Within 24 hours of approval, you will receive an email from the state with instructions.
- Complete Application: Create a New Mexico Department of Health account and confirm your email address. Once created, log in and complete the state application.
- Receive Digital Card: Receive your state-issued digital card via email within five business days.
- Start Shopping: Legally purchase medical cannabis products from licensed dispensaries.
How to Renew Your Card
Need to renew your New Mexico medical marijuana card? Here’s everything you need to know.
- Sign in to Leafwell or register as a renewal patient if you’re new to Leafwell.
- Speak to a New Mexico-licensed physician online.
- Get approved and receive an email from the state within 24 hours.
- Log into the New Mexico Department of Health Medical Cannabis Program website to complete your state application.
Legal Topics
In 2007, former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson signed the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act into law. That act legalized the cultivation, processing, sale, purchase, and consumption of medical cannabis.
Senate Bill 523 also legalized the purchase of up to 15 ounces of marijuana over 90 days and allows patients to cultivate up to six mature plants (with a maximum of 12 plants per home).
Caregivers
New Mexico defines a caregiver as a resident of the state who is at least 18 years old and who has been designated by the patient’s practitioner as being necessary to take responsibility for managing the well-being of a qualified patient with their medical use of cannabis.
Minor patients must have a caregiver.
Caregiver Requirements:
- At least 18 years old and a New Mexico resident.
- Patients can have one caregiver. Caregivers can serve up to four qualified patients.
- Caregivers will attend the certification appointment with the patient.
- A background check is not required for caregivers.
Caregiver Registration Process:
Once you have created a user account in the New Mexico Online Patient Portal, you can complete the caregiver application initiated by the patient’s healthcare provider.
- For a new or re-certifying patient, the caregiver will be added to the patient’s application so the medical provider and patient can approve.
- For an existing patient to add you as a caregiver, you must visit the patient’s medical provider to start a caregiver application. Once the patient approves you as their caregiver, you will receive an email notification to complete the application.
After submitting your application, it will be sent to the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program for review, approval, and issuance of your electronic card. Applications submitted through the Online Patient Portal are typically processed within five business days.
Reciprocity
New Mexico accepts physical cards from out-of-state medical marijuana programs.
The following states and territories recognize New Mexico medical cards:
- Arizona
- Arkansas *
- Hawaii *
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan (at the dispensary’s discretion)
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey *
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma *
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- U.S. Virgin Islands *
- Utah * (up to two 21-day periods in a calendar year)
- Washington D.C.
*Visitors must complete a visiting patient application with the state program.
The following states have legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older but do not accept out-of-state cards:
- Alaska
- California
- Colorado
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota (currently only tribal dispensaries)
- Missouri
- Montana
- New York
- Oregon
- Vermont
- Washington
FAQs
Check out our NM FAQ page for more frequently asked questions about medical marijuana cards in New Mexico.
How much does a New Mexico Medical Marijuana certificate and card cost?
An online consultation for a New Mexico medical marijuana card is $99 and includes a 2-year certification. You’ll only be charged if approved. Plus, now you can sign up with a friend and each save 10% on your consultation.
Patients will need to complete their state application with the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program before being issued their digital card.
What medical conditions qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease
- 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 (MS)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Painful Peripheral Neuropathy
- Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Severe Anorexia/Cachexia
- Severe Chronic Pain
- Spasmodic Torticollis (Cervical Dystonia)
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Ulcerative Colitis
What do I need to know about applying for my Medical Cannabis Card in New Mexico online?
With Leafwell, applying for a New Mexico medical marijuana card online is simple. Here’s what to expect:
- Register with Leafwell and speak to a New Mexico-licensed healthcare provider online. Consultations cost $99 and you’ll only be charged if approved.
- Get approved and receive an email from the state within 24 hours.
- Complete the state application via the New Mexico Department of Health Cannabis Program Online Portal.
- Receive your state-issued digital card within five business days.
How old do I have to be to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in New Mexico?
You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a medical marijuana card in New Mexico.
Minor patients may apply with consent from a custodial parent or legal guardian.
Caregivers must also be 18 years of age.
Can I be/have a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in New Mexico?
Yes, medical marijuana patients in New Mexico can have a caregiver. Caregivers will complete their own application after creating an account with the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program.
Caregiver Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age and a New Mexico resident.
- Caregivers can serve up to four qualified patients.
- Caregivers will attend the appointment with the patient.
- A background check is no longer required.
Here’s how to apply as a caregiver:
- You must be designated as a caregiver by:
- A new patient enrolling in the New Mexico Department of Health, Medical Cannabis Program.
- For a new or re-certifying patient, the caregiver will be added to the patient application, so that the medical provider and patient can approve.
- An existing patient of the New Mexico Department of Health, Medical Cannabis Program.
- For an existing patient adding a caregiver, the medical provider must start a caregiver application. Once the patient approves you as their caregiver, you will receive an email notification to complete the application.
- A new patient enrolling in the New Mexico Department of Health, Medical Cannabis Program.
- Go to the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program portal.
- Click the Create an Account button. If you already have an account, skip to step 7.
- Complete the Create an Account form by entering all the required information, then click the Submit button.
- First Name (as it appears on your card)
- Last Name (as it appears on your card)
- Date of Birth
- I have a card and want access to the Sales and Unit History – check this box if you currently have or have had a New Mexico Cannabis Program Patient Card.
- Barcode (as it appears on your card) – if your card is not available, you can skip this step; however, please allow 24-48 business hours for Program Staff to manually link your account.
- Email – use the personal email address you gave to your Medical Provider and plan to use for all future applications.
- Password – create a unique password that you will use to access the Patient Portal. h. Password confirmation – reenter the password.
- Click the Submit button.
- Check your email Inbox for an account confirmation notification and confirm your email by clicking on the link in the notification.
NOTE: To avoid issues receiving email messages from the Online Patient Portal, please add the email address no-reply@biotrackthc.org to your Safe Senders list
- Once you have created a user account in the Online Patient Portal, you can complete the caregiver application initiated by the patient’s Medical Provider.
- Login to your account with the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program.
- Your application will be found in the My Application section after login.
- Click on the Caregiver Application (Patient Information: Patient Name), to open the application.
- Review the Patient Information.
- Verify the information entered by the patient’s Medical Provider.
- Enter your Mailing Address if not entered by the patient’s Medical Provider
- Upload a New Mexico driver’s license or New Mexico state-issued ID.
- Review the attestation, and then add the date and your signature.
- Once all the required information has been entered into the application, click the Review button to verify all the entered information is correct.
NOTE: If the Review button is not present, review the application and enter any missing information.
- Click the Submit button. Your application will be sent to the Medical Cannabis Program for review /approval and issuance of your electronic card, typically processed within 5 business days.
State Resources:
How do I apply for the state program in New Mexico?
Before you start, have these supporting documents ready:
- A clear (face visible) copy of your current New Mexico Driver’s License or New Mexico photo ID. Temporary New Mexico Driver’s License and photo IDs are acceptable.
Getting Your New Mexico Medical Marijuana Card
Your Leafwell physician will have passed all required details to the New Mexico Department of Health following your appointment. Within 24 hours, you will receive an email from the state. At that time, you can continue with the stateside of the application process. Please note that you must complete the state application within 90 days of receiving your Leafwell approval. Failure to do so may result in additional fees.
The following video walks you through the next steps. Click here.
- Create an Account with the New Mexico Department of Health Cannabis Program online.
- Upon completion, you will be directed to check your email account for an email from the state
- To verify your email and confirm registration, simply click on the blue link found in the email. This action will take you back to the NMDOH patient portal home page.
- Log in to the patient portal.
- Complete and submit an official state application.
- After you apply, the state estimates a five-day wait until a digital card is made available.
Note: Each card is valid for two years, and you need to recertify with Leafwell 30 days before your card is set to expire.