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Becoming an ID release donor

Being an ID release donor

What to expect as an open sperm donor

At European Sperm Bank, you can only be an ID release donor. As an ID release donor, you agree that we may share personally identifiable information about you with individuals conceived with your sperm. Legislation varies by country, but this typically happens when the person turns 16 or 18. The information we provide includes your full name, date of birth and nationality.

Only the donor-conceived person can request this information – not the parents. The person must contact us directly to access the details. In some countries, they can also approach the national donor register, which may provide information about you.

In some cases, a donor-conceived individual may wish to contact you later in life, after receiving your information. If this happens, we will contact you to ask whether you are open to this request.

Contact can take various forms, such as email correspondence, phone call or in-person meeting. You are not obligated to engage in any form of contact – it is entirely up to you and what both parties are comfortable with.

No paternal or legal responsibilities

As a sperm donor, you have no paternal or legal obligations towards children conceived with your sperm. For example, you are not required to pay child support. Similarly, the child or their parents have no legal claims or rights over you as a donor.

Additionally, as a donor, you cannot receive information about the children conceived with your sperm or their parents.

Your donor profile

Your donor profile will be accessible on our website. We create your profile with you, and it includes a description of who you are, your physical appearance and photos of you as a child. The profile also contains health information about you and your family.

DNA matching

With advancements in technology, DNA tests have made it easy to learn more about genetic ancestry and connect with genetic relatives. We recommend that you, as a donor, avoid taking DNA tests, as this could allow potential donor-conceived individuals and their families to identify you. 

It’s also important to note that your family members may have taken DNA tests, which could increase the likelihood of your identity being discovered. 

We are always here to support our donors, so feel free to reach out if you need assistance.