Check your organ donation eligibility by age. Find out if you can register as an organ donor and learn about the age requirements.
Enter your birth date to see if you're eligible to register as an organ donor
This calculator checks your eligibility to register as an organ donor based on your current age. Organ donation is a life-saving act — one donor can save up to eight lives through organ donation and improve many more through tissue donation.
There is no upper age limit for organ donation in the United States. Your organs are evaluated for function at the time of donation, not your age. People of all ages have successfully donated organs.
Age-based eligibility guidelines for organ donor registration in the United States.
| Age Group | Donation Eligibility | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | With parental consent | Talk to your family and register with a parent or guardian |
| 18 – 60 | Fully eligible | Sign up as an organ donor today |
| 61 – 75 | Eligible in most cases | Medical evaluation at time of donation |
| 76+ | Depends on health | Consult your doctor |
A single organ donor can save up to eight lives. Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant right now.
There is no upper age limit for organ donation. Your organs are evaluated on function, not age. Donors in their 80s and 90s have saved lives.
Registering as an organ donor takes just minutes. You can sign up through your state's donor registry, at the DMV, or online at organdonor.gov.
Even if you register, telling your family about your decision ensures your wishes are honored. Make your donation wishes known to those closest to you.