Choosing the Right Surrogacy Agency

The success of a surrogacy journey often hinges on the expertise and integrity of the agency guiding you. A great agency acts as the bridge between surrogates and intended parents, ensuring that legal, medical and emotional needs are met. However not all agencies offer the same level of care. Knowing what to ask and what to look for will help you protect your interests and find a partner who shares your values.

Why Your Agency Matters

A surrogacy agency is more than just a matchmaking service; it orchestrates legal contracts, medical appointments and emotional support. Choosing an agency with strong credentials minimises risk and improves your overall experience. Medical oversight, transparent finances and compassionate staff should be non‑negotiables.

Questions to Ask Potential Agencies

• What is your experience with both domestic and international surrogacy cases?
• Are you licensed and accredited by relevant authorities? Do you carry insurance policies that protect clients?
• How do you screen surrogates and donors? What medical and psychological evaluations are performed?
• What legal support do you provide, and how do you handle contracts and parentage orders?
• Do you offer in-house medical oversight by physicians or partner clinics?

Evaluating Medical and Legal Oversight

A physician-owned or law-firm-owned agency integrates medical expertise and legal rigor into your journey. This model can shorten wait times and reduce risks because doctors carefully screen candidates and attorneys craft airtight contracts. According to Southern Surrogacy, traditional surrogacy involves more complex legal processes than gestational arrangements, making expert guidance essential.

Transparency in Costs and Success Rates

Before signing with an agency, request a detailed breakdown of expected costs, including surrogate reimbursement, fertility treatments and legal fees. Ask about success rates for matching and live births. An agency that freely shares this data shows confidence in its program and respects your right to make informed decisions.

Patient Story

Daniel and Alexis researched multiple agencies before selecting Surrogacy4All. They were impressed by the physician leadership and transparent pricing. Throughout the process, medical staff were available to answer questions about IVF and pregnancy. When a legal complication arose regarding parental rights, the agency’s legal team intervened immediately and resolved the issue. Their healthy daughter was born in 2024, and the couple credits their positive experience to the agency’s professionalism.

Testimonials

“Our agency guided us at every step and provided empathetic support during the matching process.”

– Lynn & Omar

“Working with a physician-led agency gave us peace of mind. We knew our surrogate was in expert hands.”

– Sara

“Transparency about costs meant there were no unpleasant surprises.”

– Emily & Franco

See Our Dedicated Blog

• Benefits of working with physician-owned agencies
• Surrogacy costs and financing options
• Surrogacy laws and parental rights

FAQs

Q: How long should agency matching take?

Ans: Matching can vary from a few weeks to several months depending on criteria.

Q: Do agencies handle international cases?

Ans: Reputable agencies frequently handle cross-border arrangements and guide parents through legal steps.

Q: What support is available after the birth?

Ans: Agencies often provide post-birth counselling and help with citizenship paperwork.

Next Steps with Patients Medical NYC

Patients Medical NYC collaborates with reputable agencies to provide medical oversight and integrative fertility care. Contact our team to receive personalised referrals and build your surrogacy team with confidence.