New York DMV | Register to Become an Organ, Eye or Tissue Donor

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Register to Become an Organ, Eye or Tissue Donor

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.