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Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of the Dr. Oz Show discusses organ donation

Watch a YouTube of Dr. Oz talking about the need for organ donation.

There is a tremendous need for organ donations in New York State.

• nearly 10,000 New Yorkers are currently waiting for an organ transplant, and every 13 hours someone dies waiting for an organ transplant in our state
• only 29% of New Yorkers age 18 and over have enrolled in the NY State Donate Life Registry, compared to the national average of 51%
• just one organ donor can save up to eight lives and improve the lives of up to 50 people by donating tissues and corneas

DMV has a PDF document that explains What You Should Know About Becoming an Organ, Eye and Tissue Donor (MV-OD). Learn more at the DonateLife.ny.gov.

Register right now through MyDMV

Other ways you can register

• when you
  
  • replace your license, permit or non-driver ID online
  • renew your license or non-driver ID online
• during a MyDMV license or non-driver ID renewal or replacement transaction
• by completing the donation section on your
  
  • driver license or non-driver ID renewal application
  • Application for Permit, Driver License or Non-Driver ID Card (pdf) (MV-44)

You can also enroll by mail. Get the form at the DonateLife.ny.gov.