ID Release and No ID Release Sperm Donors

Open and Closed Donors

Do you want to give your child the option to contact their donor as an adult? An open donor - also known as an ID release donor - allows your child to submit a contact request when they reach legal age.

At Born, we supply sperm from donors who have either elected ID release or no ID release status - it’s completely up to the donor and decided before donation.

About ID Release Donors

An ID release donor consents that donor-conceived children of legal age can try to connect with the donor by submitting a contact request to our team at Born. 

It’s important to note that donors are not obligated to accept contact requests. They’re also not informed about who receives their units or when children are conceived with their sperm – so only a child can make a contact request. 

ID release donors also consent to share extra details about themselves in a donor profile. It includes details like the donor’s job, hobbies, education and baby photos – plus our impression of the donor. 

About No ID Release Donors

A no ID release donor is not contactable and a contact request cannot be made. A no ID release donor profile will include basic information such as eye colour, hair colour, height, and weight – as well as our description of the donor. Baby photos may be included if the donor consents.

Global Family Limits - No Matter Which Donor You Choose

At Born, all donors, both ID Release Donors and no ID Release Donors, have a global family limit of either 25 or 75 families. This means that sperm from Born can be used by a maximum of 25 or 75 families worldwide. Our global family limits give you clarity about how many families your donor can help in total. At the same time, they help prevent very large international sibling groups and create greater reassurance for both families and donor-conceived people.

The global family limits naturally comply with the national rules and limits in each individual country.

Protecting Our Donors

It’s important to us that donors are fully informed about the implications when making a decision about ID release or no ID release - and that the choice is completely their own.  Before approving donors, we offer comprehensive information and advice.

We’re committed to protecting the privacy of our donors. Purchasing donor sperm means you agree to not to try to track down the donor - either for yourself, or on behalf of your children. 

Rules and Regulations in Your Country

It’s important to note that regulation around ID release and no ID release donors differs from country to country. Before selecting a donor, we recommend that you explore the legal options in the country where you are based. We’re always available to guide you by phone or email – simply reach out.