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Apply for an organ donor card

A free card to document your personal decision for or against organ and tissue donation.

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Damit wir Apply for an organ donor card mit dem zuständigen Gesundheitsamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.

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Processing: 5 daysSuccess rate: 99.0 %
Last reviewed: August 02, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    Apply directly online

  4. 4

    Costs

    Kostenlos

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How to proceed

  1. 1

    Get an ID card

    Order or print for free from health insurance providers, doctors' offices, pharmacies, or online.

  2. 2

    Record the decision

    Approval, rejection, or delegation of the decision to a trusted representative.

  3. 3

    Carry identification

    It's best to bring your ID card as well.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

All persons aged 16 and older (objections may be raised by those aged 14 and older).

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. 5 days

Success rate

approx. 99.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Filled out the ID card but did not carry it
  • Unterlagen nicht vollständig – vor Abgabe Checkliste prüfen

Common reasons for rejection

    Alternatives

    • Check related services in the application assistant
    • Use social counselling before applying

    If rejected

    Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

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    Questions & Answers

    Wie lange dauert Organspendeausweis beantragen?

    In der Regel ca. 5 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

    Freshness & source

    Maintenance
    Continuously reviewed & updated
    Source
    Bundesministerium für Gesundheit
    Data quality
    91 %

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