How to get a medical card in New Hampshire
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Check you're eligible
You need to live in New Hampshire, be 18 or older (or apply with a guardian), and have a condition on the New Hampshire Therapeutic Cannabis Program list. -
See a New Hampshire-licensed doctor
Your first certification has to be in person. Renewals can usually be done by video. -
Register with the state
Complete the New Hampshire Therapeutic Cannabis Program application. We walk you through it line by line. -
Buy from a licensed dispensary
About 2–3 weeks. Bring your card and photo ID to any licensed medical dispensary in New Hampshire.
Can you see a doctor online in New Hampshire?
Not for your first visit. New Hampshire requires an in-person exam for your first certification. Renewals can usually be done by video, so after year one you can skip the waiting room.
What it costs in New Hampshire
Doctor's evaluation
from $79
Charged only if you're approved
New Hampshire state fee
$0
Paid to the state, not to us
A card is the only legal way to buy in New Hampshire
- Pay less tax
Patients skip some or all of the adult-use cannabis tax in many states.
- Higher limits
Medical patients can usually buy and carry more than recreational buyers.
- Medical-only products
Some strengths and formulas are sold only behind the patient counter.
- Legal standing
Patient status can matter for housing, custody and some workplace rules.
Qualifying conditions in New Hampshire
Online evaluations across New Hampshire
- Manchester
- Nashua
- Concord
- Dover
- Rochester
New Hampshire medical card questions
Can I get a New Hampshire medical marijuana card online?
Not the first time. New Hampshire requires an in-person exam for your first certification. Renewals can usually be done by video.
How much does a medical card cost in New Hampshire?
Two parts. Our evaluation starts at $79 and is charged only if you're approved. New Hampshire doesn't charge a registry fee.
How long does a New Hampshire medical card last?
1 year. You can usually renew online a few weeks before it expires, and we'll remind you.
How fast will I get my New Hampshire card?
The doctor files your certification after an approved visit. After that: about 2–3 weeks.
Can medical patients grow cannabis at home in New Hampshire?
No. New Hampshire doesn't allow medical patients to grow at home.
How much can a patient buy or carry in New Hampshire?
The patient limit is about 2 oz per 10 days. Your dispensary tracks purchases against the state system.
Is recreational cannabis legal in New Hampshire?
No. In New Hampshire a medical card is the only legal way to buy cannabis at a dispensary.