Ministry of Health forms and guidance.
The official forms and guides for the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme, in one place.
These links go to the Ministry of Health website. The Ministry updates its forms from time to time, so check the forms page for the latest version before you submit anything.
Start here
| Document | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Guidelines and forms | The Ministry's page listing every current guideline and form for the scheme. |
| Applying for a licence | How the application process works, from lodgement to inspection. |
| Overview of the licensing scheme (May 2026) | The current overview of how licensing works. |
| Guidance for applicants | Read this before you fill in Form A. |
Application forms
| Form | When you need it |
|---|---|
| Form A: new licence | Applying for a new medicinal cannabis licence. |
| Form R: renewal | Renewing a current licence. It must reach the Agency more than 30 and no more than 90 days before your licence expires. |
| Form LA: amendment | Changing an existing licence, such as adding a location. Submit at least 60 days before the change. |
| Form DP: director or partner | Changing a director or partner named on the licence. |
Applications and questions go to the Medicinal Cannabis Agency at medicinalcannabis@health.govt.nz.
Want us to fill them in?
We prepare and lodge the whole application, and answer the Agency's questions. See licence applications.