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Laws that oversee donation vary from state to state. It is important for you to know how to ensure your decision to be a donor is carried out.

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California

As a resident of California, you should take the following steps to ensure your decision to become a donor is carried out:
  • Check "YES! I want to be an organ and tissue donor" when you apply for or renew your driver license or ID card through the California DMV


  • OR

  • Sign up online to be an organ and tissue donor with the Donate Life California Registry at www.donateLIFEcalifornia.org or its companion Spanish Web site, www.doneVIDAcalifornia.org.
California does not require family consent to carry out your decision to be an organ, eye or tissue donor. However, keeping everyone informed will help avoid any confusion or delays.  Print a family notification card now.

Want to learn more about donation in California?
Please contact:

Miryam Mora Barajas
Donate Life CA
Phone: 866-797-2366
Email: info@donatelifecalifornia.org