How Can I Become a Donor?

Organ transplants save thousands of lives each year. 

However, there are still hundreds more in Connecticut and thousands across the nation who are in need of transplants. The reason for the shortage is that many people do not properly declare their wishes to donate.

Currently, over 935,000 licensed drivers and state ID carriers in Connecticut are registered donors! You can help save lives.

To become an organ and/or tissue donor you should:

1.   When obtaining/renewing your Connecticut driver’s license or ID card tell the DMV operator you would like to register yourself as a donor. A heart will appear on the front of your license or ID card, and your designation will be included in the Department of Motor Vehicle registry database.  For more information, visit the Connecticut DMV website. To change your designation through the mail, click here.

2.   You should tell your family about your decision so they understand your wishes. If there is no designation on your driver’s license or other legal means of donor designation, the final decision about organ and tissue donation will be made by your family. Your wishes can also be made through advance directives and living wills.