How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in New Jersey

How to apply in New Jersey

  1. 1
    Physician certification

    A NJ-registered healthcare practitioner certifies your qualifying condition. Telehealth allowed.

  2. 2
    Register in the MCP portal

    Create an account in the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission Medicinal Cannabis Program portal.

  3. 3
    Submit application and pay fee

    Pay $100 registration fee online through the CRC portal.

  4. 4
    Receive digital or physical ID

    CRC issues a patient ID card; valid 2 years.

Official resource

New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission

Start with your state's own official program information.

Visit official resource

Costs in New Jersey

State application fee
$100
Renewal fee
$100
Card validity
24 months

Timeline

Receive digital or physical ID
7 days

Renewal

Medical cannabis cards in New Jersey are valid for 24 months. The renewal fee is $100.

Official New Jersey resources