The aim of this study is to analyze whether or not old age alone significantly affects the outcome of patient and graft survival in living renal transplantation, and thus whether it should be a selection criterion for induction into transplant programs. To help answer this question we analyzed data from uromieh renal transplantation center. 1179 renal transplantation was done between may1988 and December 2003. Patients are divided into those aged less than 55 years (n =1101) and those aged 55 years and over (n = 78) at the time of transplantation. There is no significant difference in graft survival between the two groups (67.3% and 69.2%) at 18-90 months (mean 54 months) post-transplantation. There is no significant difference in patient survival in the two groups (87% and 82.4%,) at the same point. Causes of graft loss, death, and end-stage renal failure are analyzed. It is suggested that renal transplantation is safe for patients aged 55 years and over. We conclude that old age per se is not a contraindication for renal transplantation.