About Donate Life Virginia

Who We Are

We are the Virginia Transplant Council d/b/a Donate Life Virginia (§ 32.1-297.1) and we manage the Virginia Donor Registry (§ 32.1-292.2) for organ, eye and tissue donation.

  • Feb 18, 2021

    1986

    The Virginia General Assembly establishes the Virginia Transplant Council (VTC).

  • Feb 18, 2021

    1997

    VTC becomes part of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).

  • Feb 18, 2021

    2001

    Legislation for the creation of the Virginia Donor Registry passes.

  • Feb 18, 2021

    2003

    The donor registry launches in August with Governor Mark Warner being Virginia's first resident to register his decision online.

  • Feb 18, 2021

    2006

    VDH approves VTC doing business as Donate Life Virginia to mirror the national efforts of Donate Life America.

  • Feb 18, 2021

    2009

    Legislation is enacted to let Virginians contribute to the Virginia Donor Registry and Public Awareness Fund through the DMV's online services of $1 or more.

  • Feb 18, 2021

    2015

    DMV contribution options to the Virginia Donor Registry and Public Awareness Fund is raised to $2.

  • Feb 18, 2021

    2016

    Legislation passes eliminating the requirement that a person must re-register every time they renew or replace their driver's license.

Help Us Save Lives

When you contribute to the Virginia Donor Registry and Public Awareness Fund you’re helping fellow Virginians. Donate Life Virginia uses those funds to maintain the Registry and support programs that increase organ, eye, and tissue donations.

You can make a donation during any online transaction you have with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.

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About the Registry

The Virginia Donor Registry launched in 2003. It contains the names of people in Virginia who have indicated their desire to be organ, eye and tissue donors either at the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles or online.

When someone dies, and is deemed medically suitable for donation by a federally designated, nonprofit organ procurement organization, a donation professional accesses the Registry to see if the person is registered as a donor. If the person is registered, their decision to be a donor is honored in Virginia. If the person is not listed, then the donation professional offers the family the opportunity for their loved one to donate.

All information submitted will be used only by donation professionals and will be kept completely confidential.