How to Register to Be an Organ Donor in Michigan

Every day in America, 18 people die waiting for an organ transplant, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. There are nearly 3,000 people in Michigan on the waiting list for an organ, according to the Michigan Department of State. You can register as an organ donor in Michigan for free and potentially save the life of someone's friend, family member or neighbor.

Things You'll Need

• Michigan driver's license or state identification card

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Instructions

• 1

  Register as an organ donor online at the Michigan Department of State's Organ Donor Registry. Enter your Michigan driver's license number or state identification card number, your full name and your date of birth.

• 2

  Check the box that says "Please send me a replacement sticker," even if this is your first time registering as an organ donor. You will receive a heart sticker indicating your status as a registered organ donor in the mail.

• 3

  Click "Submit" to add your name to the registry.

• 4

  Affix the heart sticker to the front of your Michigan driver's license or state identification card.