How to Get Your Donate Life License Plate in Colorado and Wyoming

You might not think twice about the license plate on the car in front of you, but sometimes, those few characters tell a story more powerful than a billboard ever could. The Donate Life plate is a way to honor donors, celebrate recipients, and raise awareness of the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. In both Colorado and Wyoming, it’s a simple way to make a difference every time you hit the road.

Colorado Organ Donor License Plate

How to Apply: Visit the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website or stop by your local DMV office.

Eligibility: Donate Life plates are available to anyone for passenger cars, trucks that do not exceed 16,000 pounds empty weight, noncommercial (not available for any vehicle registered Tax Class A- International Registration Plan- IRP), recreation vehicles, motorhomes and motorcycles.
Thousands of plates are in circulation.

Cost: A one-time $50 donation to the Emily Keyes – John W. Buckner Foundation, plus standard plate fees. Of the fee, $25 will be contributed to the Highway Users Tax Fund and $25 will go towards the Licensing Services Cash Fund.

The Donate Life plate is an incredibly impactful way to raise awareness that will save and heal lives in Colorado. Not only does it raise awareness, but it also honors the generosity of donors who have given the gift of life. Each plate on the road could potentially inspire more people to join the cause and give the gift of life.

Wyoming Organ Donor License Plate

How to Apply: Download the application on the WYDOT website and mail it to the address listed.

Eligibility: Available to any Wyoming resident for most personal vehicles.

Cost: $30 specialty fee, plus regular registration costs.

Wyoming Teen’s Journey Inspires Donate Life Plate

The Donate Life Wyoming license plate exists thanks in part to Bryson Quinney and his father, Eric. Bryson was born with serious heart defects and after multiple surgeries, he received a life-saving heart transplant in March 2020. Now, Bryson and his father, Eric, are champions for organ donation in Wyoming. They played a pivotal role in introducing the Donate Life license plate to the state, aiming to raise awareness and inspire others to register as donors. The plate serves as a “rolling billboard” to promote organ, eye, and tissue donation across Wyoming. To raise awareness, Bryson and Eric worked with state lawmakers to make this plate a reality. Now, it’s a rolling reminder of the nearly 1,300 people in our region waiting for a lifesaving transplant.

Whichever state you reside in, displaying our message on your license plate is an easy and impactful way to raise awareness. It’s a small act that can lead to big conversations and real impact. Every time someone sees that plate, it’s a reminder of the lives that have been saved, the families who’ve found hope, and the many people still waiting. By registering as a donor and displaying the Donate Life plate, you’re encouraging others to consider the gift of life. It’s one more way to be part of something bigger, just by getting behind the wheel.