HOW TO REGISTER
You can register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor by saying YES at the driver license office. You can also register online TODAY:
After you say YES, make sure you share your decision with your loved ones. It will make them feel prepared and confident during a difficult time when they are faced with the donation process.
One Person Can Make a Difference
Just one person can make a world of difference in the lives of people waiting for a lifesaving or healing transplant. One donor can save up to 8 lives through organ donation and save and heal more than 75 others through tissue donation.
Learn the facts of organ, eye and tissue donation here. Be the difference and sign up as an organ, eye and tissue donor today!
All Ways to Register
Say YES when renewing or obtaining your license or ID. A heart icon on your license indicates your legally binding donor status, recognized by medical professionals in emergency situations.
Register anytime through Donate Life Colorado or Donate Life Wyoming. You can specify which organs or tissues you’re willing to donate through the online form, giving you control over your donor preferences.
Sign up online at RegisterMe.org to add your decision to the national registry. This ensures your donor status is recognized, even if you move or travel outside Colorado or Wyoming.
- In collaboration with Donate Life America and Epic, MyChart users in Colorado and Wyoming can register directly in their patient portal.
- Nearly 99% of registrations currently happen at the DMV, but MyChart offers a secure, convenient alternative.
Your decision stays confidential—not visible to your healthcare provider. Only donation professionals can access it if donation becomes possible.
What Happens After You Register
If you say YES at the DMV, your decision is added to the state’s confidential donor registry, and a small heart symbol appears on your driver’s license or state ID.
If you register online or through MyChart, your decision is securely stored in the state and/or national donor registries. Your donor status remains in effect unless you choose to update or remove it.
Tell Your Family and Loved Ones
Even though your decision is legally binding, talking to your family is one of the most important things you can do. It ensures they understand your choice and gives them peace of mind. A short conversation today can make a world of difference tomorrow.
Donor on Driver License – What It Means
When you choose to register at the DMV, your donor status is reflected with a heart symbol on your driver license. This designation confirms your decision and allows donation professionals to access your registry record in critical moments—removing uncertainty and helping your loved ones honor your wishes.
Why It Matters
- One organ donor can save up to 8 lives
- One tissue donor can help more than 75 people
- Thousands across Colorado, Wyoming, and the U.S. are waiting for a second chance
Your decision to register as a donor gives hope to those who need it most
Stories That Show the Impact
These local stories amplify the real impact of YES—on license, online registry, national registry, or MyChart.
Lella – Delta, CO
Lella got her liver at just 7 months old and lived to graduate high school and drive—a testament to her donor’s gift. Later, she registered to be a donor herself at her local DMV.
“Our goal … is to help someone else… to see Lella make that choice … filled our hearts with overwhelming pride and hope.”
Phil – Denver, CO
Facing liver and kidney failure was traumatic, but a transplant gave him a new life.
“It’s the best news anyone could’ve told me.” He credits the donor’s selfless act and encourages more to register.
Sherri & Calvin – Aurora, CO
Calvin received kidney and liver transplants; Sherri later donated a kidney to him—highlighting the power of living donor registration.
“It saves a life and gives a person more life.”
Jaime – Golden, CO
A cornea transplant restored Jaime’s sight and enabled him to drive and graduate university—so he became a donor, too.
“He wants to encourage others to … save and heal even more in our community.”
Ready to
Make a Difference?
Registering is fast, secure, and meaningful. Choose the method that works best for you:
- REGISTER IN COLORADO
- REGISTER IN WYOMING
- Say YES at the DMV
- Sign up nationally at RegisterMe.org
- Watch for MyChart registration in your health portal (New for 2025)
Every YES creates a ripple of hope—and may one day be someone’s second chance.