Help with your choice in the Donor Register
Everyone in the Netherlands is registered in the Donor Register from the age of 18. In it, you indicate whether or not you want to be an organ and tissue donor after your death. On this page we help you make your choice.
What is the Donor Register?
The Donor Register is a national registry in which you record whether you want to donate organs and tissues after your death. Everyone aged 18 and older in the Netherlands is in the Donor Register. Haven't you passed on a choice yourself? Then you will be registered as 'no objection to organ donation'. You can always view and change your choice at Donorregister.nl.
What choices are there in the Donor Register?
If you pass on a choice in the Donor Register, you can choose from four options. If you do not enter a choice yourself, 'no objection to organ donation' will be listed next to your name. After your death, you can then become an organ and tissue donor.
Choices in the Donor Register:
- Yes, I want to become a donor
- No, I do not want to become a donor
- My partner or family decides after my death
- I designate one person to decide after my death
Choosing for the first time
When you turn 18 or live in the Netherlands for three years, you receive a letter from the government about organ and tissue donation. The letter contains the request to fill in your choice in the Donor Register. Sometimes people find it difficult to decide whether or not they want to become a donor after their death. On this page you can read more about what can help you make that choice.
Frequently asked questions about your choice in the Donor Register
Do you have any questions about the Donor Register or about making your choice? Or are you curious about what questions others are asking about their choice in the Donor Register? Then check out the answers to the frequently asked questions.
Ready to submit your choice?
You submit your choice in the Donor Register via the Donor Register website. You will need a DigiD for this. Good to know: you can always change your choice in the Donor Register again.