Anatomical Gift Donation Agreement Template

What Is the Anatomical Gift Donation Agreement?

An Anatomical Gift Donation Agreement is a legal document that formally records your decision to donate organs, tissues, or your entire body upon death. It provides detailed instructions about what you're donating, for what purposes, and to whom, going far beyond the simple yes/no indicator on your driver's license.

This agreement is legally binding under the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, adopted in all 50 states. When properly executed, it cannot be overridden by family members, spouses, or others. It protects procurement organizations and transplant centers from liability when they honor your documented wishes, even over family objection.

 

 

Is This Anatomical Gift Donation Agreement Right for You?

You need this agreement if you're:

• Registered as an organ donor on your driver's license
• Planning to donate specific organs to a family member who needs a transplant
• Wanting detailed control over what organs and tissues you donate
• Concerned family members might override your donation wishes
• Interested in whole body donation for medical education or research
• Managing health conditions that affect organ donation eligibility

You definitely need this agreement if:

• You have a designated recipient waiting for your specific organ
• Your family opposes organ donation but you want to donate anyway
• You want to donate some organs but not others
• You need to specify religious or cultural requirements for body handling
• You want to authorize life support continuation for organ preservation

 

 

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Article XIII Severability provisions, Article VI Family Notification protocols, and Article VII Agent Designation clauses prevent family disputes over your donation decision.

 

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this template multiple times?

Yes. You can use this template as many times as needed. Update it whenever your donation preferences change, your designated recipient changes, or your health status affects eligibility.

Is this agreement legally binding?

Yes. Under the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act adopted in all 50 states, a properly executed anatomical gift agreement is legally binding and cannot be overridden by family members, spouses, or others. Procurement organizations and hospitals must honor your documented wishes.

Can my family override my donation decision?

Legally, no. Your written anatomical gift agreement controls. However, procurement organizations rarely proceed over strong family objection as a practical matter. This template includes provisions to minimize family conflict and ensure your wishes are honored.

How is this different from the organ donor designation on my driver's license?

Driver's license donor designation is a simple yes/no indicator. This agreement provides detailed instructions about what you're donating, any designated recipients, life support authorization, family notification preferences, and agent designation for decision-making. Most people should have both.

Can I designate a specific person to receive my organ?

Yes. Article IV includes detailed provisions for designating specific recipients with backup instructions if that person is incompatible, deceased, or no longer needs the organ. This is common for family members waiting for kidney or liver transplants.

What happens if I change my mind about donating?

You can revoke this agreement anytime before death by executing a written revocation, destroying all copies with intent to revoke, or making an oral revocation to two witnesses. Article XI provides complete revocation procedures.