How do you join the New York State Donate Life Registry?

There are many ways to join the New York State Donate Life Registry:

  • Enroll at donatelife.ny.gov/register
  • Sign up at the NYSDMV when applying for or renewing a learner permit, driver license or non-driver ID. When you enroll at the DMV, a heart and the words “Organ Donor” appear on these documents. Signing the back of your license does not enroll you in the New York State Donate Life Registry.
  • Enroll on NYSDMVs’ MyDMV Online site. When you apply, or renew a learner permit, driver license or non-driver ID online, the heart symbol and the words “Organ Donor” will appear on these documents.
  • Enroll at an IDNYC Enrollment Center when you apply for or renew an IDNYC government-issued identification card. The words “Organ Donor” will be on your IDNYC identification card.
  • Enroll when registering to vote. Complete and sign page 3 of the voter registration form.
  • Through the New York State of Health Official Health Plan Marketplace when applying for health insurance.
  • Download, complete and mail or email the paper form at donatelife.ny.gov/download-forms.
  • Complete a paper enrollment form provided by an organ procurement organization (OPO) or state licensed eye and tissue bank found in the Resources section of this website.