The Centralised Organ Donation Register has received 3,238 new registrations since its launch on November 24.

The Department of Health said today the encouraging public response showed lighting up the lives of those who needed organ transplant is recognised and supported by the community.

Registration is free and does not require medical examination. People wishing to donate their organs after death can register by filling in the organ-donation registration form online.

Department staff will phone all prospective organ donors after receiving their applications to verify their personal particulars.

Organ donation cards and registration forms are available at public and private hospitals, Red Cross Blood Donation Centres, the department's health centres, Medical Association premises, tertiary academic institutions, various non-government organisations and private companies.