Information For The Community
Legislation
  • Read about state and federal legislation to provide a safe and equitable donation and transplantation process.
Grants and Research
  • Learn about current and previous DoT grant programs and projects, and other donation related research.
Advisory Committee on Organ Transplantation
  • ACOT ensures that the organ transplantation system is effective, equitable, and grounded in the best available medical science.
Advisory Council on Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
  • ACBSCT advises on recruiting blood stem cell donors, developing cord blood inventories, and expanding resources for patients.

Sign Upto be an Organ Donor

Signing up on your state registry means that someday you could save lives as a donor—by leaving behind the gift of life. When you register, most states let you choose what organs and tissues you want to donate, and you can update your status at any time.

To register, select your state

Not sure how to register? It's easy!

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Make the Decision to Donate

Registering as an organ donor is a personal decision. If you still have questions about what it means to register, check our FAQs.

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Two Ways to Register

You can sign up online or in-person at your local motor vehicle department. Registering online takes just a few minutes. All you need is some identification information and your driver’s license or photo ID number.

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Tell Your Friends and Family

Be sure to let your family know you have registered, so they can support your wishes.

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Are you interested in being a living donor? That's a different process. Learn about Living Donation >

organdonor.gov

US. Government Information on Organ Donation and Transplantation

This is an official U.S. Government web site managed by:

Health Resources & Services Administration U.S. Department of Health and Human Services