Type a shop’s name, street, or ZIP code to see if it is on New York’s official list of licensed cannabis dispensaries. The checker reads the state list directly, so it stays current.
Source: New York State Office of Cannabis Management, Current OCM Licenses. This tool reads the state list directly, and the state updates it weekly. Licensed dispensaries also post the state’s Dispensary Verification Tool, a decal with a QR code, in the storefront. For information only, not legal advice.
What the Results Mean
| Label | What it means |
|---|---|
| Licensed | The state has issued an active license for this location. The card also says whether the store is open to the public yet. |
| Not licensed yet | An application is in process. The state has not issued a license for this address. |
| Under review | A change to an existing license, such as a new address, is being reviewed. The address may be a proposed location, not an open store. |
| License inactive | The state lists the license as inactive. |
| No match | Nothing on the state list matches that name or address. Try the street or ZIP code before drawing a conclusion. |
Licensed Dispensaries in New York by the Numbers
As of October 1, 2026, the state list shows 685 licensed dispensaries open to the public. New York City accounts for 299 of them.
| Area | Open licensed dispensaries |
|---|---|
| Manhattan | 98 |
| Brooklyn | 86 |
| Queens | 77 |
| Bronx | 23 |
| Staten Island | 15 |
| New York City total | 299 |
| Rest of the state | 386 |
| Statewide | 685 |
Counts come from the state’s Current OCM Licenses dataset as of October 1, 2026. Borough totals are grouped by county and ZIP code.
Outside the city, Buffalo and Rochester lead with 22 each, followed by Albany with 13, and Newburgh and Syracuse with 11 each. Of the 685 open stores, 567 are listed as offering delivery and 46 have a drive-thru.
The pipeline is large too. Another 313 locations hold a license but are not open to the public, and 228 more have applications in process. For background on why openings lag behind licenses, see how New York dispensary licensing works.
How to Spot a Licensed Dispensary in Person
Every licensed dispensary is issued a Dispensary Verification Tool, a decal with a QR code that is posted in the storefront. Scanning it opens the state’s list of licensed adult-use dispensaries. The Office of Cannabis Management also keeps a verification page on its own site.
Check the products as well. Regulated adult-use cannabis products carry New York’s universal symbol on the package, which marks them as tested and regulated.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if a dispensary is licensed in New York?
Search its name, street, or ZIP code in the checker on this page. It reads the Office of Cannabis Management’s official license list. In person, look for the state’s verification decal with a QR code in the storefront.
A shop is open but does not show up. Is it unlicensed?
Search by street name or ZIP code first, because the name on the sign can differ from the licensed name. If nothing at that address appears, the shop is not on the state’s list of licensed dispensaries.
How often is the list updated?
The state updates its license dataset weekly. This checker pulls the list directly from the state, so there is no separate copy that can go out of date.
Does the checker include medical dispensaries?
Yes. Registered organizations that run medical dispensaries are on the list and are labeled as medical.
Do licensed dispensaries deliver?
Many do. Turn on the Delivers filter to see licensed dispensaries that the state lists as offering delivery.
Related: use the THC calculator to see how many milligrams of THC are in your flower, or read whether delta-8 THC is legal in New York.
For information only, not legal advice. License data: New York State Office of Cannabis Management.