Decide whether you want to be a living donor or a deceased donor
Check your country or state’s organ donation rules
Register as an organ donor through your local donor registry, DMV, or health authority
Tell your family and close contacts about your decision
Carry a donor card or keep your donor status documented
For living donation, contact a transplant center or hospital
Complete medical and psychological evaluations
Follow the transplant team’s instructions and consent process
Keep your donor information updated if your wishes change
Make sure your next of kin knows your donation preferences
Include your donation decision in your advance directive or will if allowed in your area