Register through the National Kidney Registry and Get Started

After you submit your contact information, you'll be invited to complete a confidential preliminary screening and medical questionnaire. Completing the form does not obligate you to donate—you may opt out at any time.

* First Name as it appears on state-issued ID

* Last Name as it appears on state-issued ID

* Do you reside in the United States?

* Country of Residence:

* Phone Number:

* Street Address no PO Box

* City:

* State:

* Zip/Postal Code:

* U.S. Mobile Phone:

+1

By providing your mobile number, you are agreeing to allow us to communicate with you about your registration via text/calls for the purposes of authenticating your registration and helping you with the organ donation process.

* E-Mail

* HIPAA Release

By checking this HIPAA Release, you agree to allow us to store your information and to contact the transplant center with the information you provided.

* Would you like to connect with someone who has donated their kidney? Select yes below to connect with a donor mentor who can help guide you through your donation journey.

Yes Not at this time

Why Living Kidney Donation Makes a Difference

Many people do not realize that they may be medically qualified to donate a kidney to one of the more than 90,000 currently waiting in the United States. A kidney from a living donor not only allows the recipient to undergo a transplant much sooner, but also typically lasts longer than kidneys from deceased donors.

Living Donation:

120 days

Typical wait time for a kidney patient to find a matched kidney from a living donor through the NKR

20-40 years

Length of time the average kidney from a living donor lasts

Deceased Donation:

2-10 years

Typical wait time for a deceased kidney donor

8-15 years

Length of time the average kidney from a deceased donor lasts

Why Donate through the NKR?

The National Kidney Registry provides a range of programs and protections designed to make donation as safe, convenient, and positive as possible. Learn more about donor protections at www.donorshield.com.

For more information, see What is Living Kidney Donation?

What is Involved in Donating A Kidney?

Donating a kidney is a life-changing gift but also a major commitment that involves extensive testing, major surgery and weeks of recovery time. If you decide to donate a kidney, here's the process you'll go through.

Screening & Testing

Complete a confidential screening / medical history45 mins
Complete pre-workup labs*3-4 weeks
Center will contact you3 days
Complete standard workup3 days
Get cleared for donation1-4 months

Surgery & Recovery

Complete pre-op1 day
Complete surgery1-5 hours
Recover in hospital1-4 days
Refrain from flying1 week
Recover at home**2-6 weeks

*You will not be charged for any pre-workup labs related to your donation.
**Most people can return to normal activities after 2-4 weeks. Donors with physically demanding jobs may need 4-6 weeks of recovery before returning to work. High-performance athletes will need 6 months to a year before they are back to pre-donation performance levels.