Surrogacy in Connecticut

Surrogacy in Connecticut – Statutory, FDA-Compliant, and Parentage-Friendly

Connecticut is recognized as one of the most surrogacy-friendly states in the U.S., offering clear legal frameworks and protections for all parties involved. This guide outlines how the process works under Connecticut law—what “statutory permissibility” means, how parentage is established, the requirements for surrogacy agreements, and the steps Surrogacy4All’s physician-led team follows to ensure a safe, compliant, and supportive journey from consultation to homecoming.

Who This Guide Is For

Heterosexual couples, LGBTQ+ couples, and single intended parents seeking a legally sound pathway in Connecticut.
Professionals desiring concierge-level coordination, transparent budgets, and secure fund management.
Individuals comparing programs and needing a compliance-first checklist to avoid delays or legal risks.

In Connecticut, the smoothest path begins with understanding your legal rights under statute, ensuring independent legal counsel, and structuring clinical and financial steps in a coordinated manner.

Why Surrogacy4All’s Approach Suits Connecticut

Our model is built around pillars that align with Connecticut’s legal landscape:

Legal Integrity First — Contracts drafted to comply with Connecticut General Statutes §§ 46b-521 through 46b-531, explicit disclosure of gamete sources, neutral escrow for funds.
Clinical Excellence — Partnering with fertility clinics and labs that follow best practices in screening, monitoring, and embryo strategy.
Full-Journey Support — Wellness for surrogates, mental health resources, consistent updates to intended parents, and legal/parentage coordination in parallel with clinical protocols.

You’ll experience fewer bottlenecks, fewer surprises, and a more stable experience—because we sequence legal, insurance, and medical work side by side, not one after another.

Legal & Contractual Framework in Connecticut

1) Surrogacy Agreements & Disclosures

Surrogacy agreements must be executed in compliance with Connecticut General Statutes § 46b-523, which outlines the requirements for a valid agreement.
The agreement should include terms such as the identification of gamete sources, compensation, medical decision-making, and the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved.
Both the surrogate and the intended parent(s) must have independent legal counsel to ensure the agreement is fair and enforceable.

2) Compensation, Reimbursement & Reasonable Costs

Connecticut law neither regulates nor prohibits a surrogate’s ability to receive compensation.
Compensation is typically established in the surrogacy contract and may include base pay, allowances, travel expenses, and other agreed-upon benefits.
Intended parents are responsible for medical, insurance, legal, and other surrogacy-related costs as outlined in the agreement.

3) Statutory Authorization & Core Requirements

Parentage & Court Orders in Connecticut

Pre-Birth Parentage Orders

Post-Birth Orders (If Pre-Birth Not Pursued)

Donor Rights & Parental Presumption

Costs & Timelines

While exact numbers vary by program, your budget should transparently separate:

Agency / Program Management — administrative, support, case coordination
Surrogate Compensation & Benefits — base pay, allowances, travel, wellness support
Clinical / IVF Costs — screening, embryo creation, transfer, monitoring
Insurance — surrogate medical coverage, newborn insurance, policy addenda

Typical timeline: 12–18 months from intake to birth. Parallel workflows (legal, insurance, medical) can reduce inactive periods.

Step-by-Step Connecticut Journey

Step 1

Consultation & Readiness

Define your timeline, budget, and legal domicile.

Step 2

Contract & Compliance Check

Draft and review surrogacy agreement, confirm legal counsel, disclose gamete sources.

Step 3

Clinical Onboarding

Select embryo strategy, medical screening, fertility plan.

Step 4

Surrogate Matching

Align on expectations, communication style, hospital preference, and logistics.

Step 5

Legal Finalization

Execute contracts with both parties represented before any medical intervention.

Step 6

Treatment & Transfer

Begin protocols, monitor, and conduct embryo transfer at qualified clinic.

Step 7

Pregnancy Support

OB hand-off, regular updates, health and wellness support, payments via escrow.

Step 8

Parentage Order Filing

File for a pre-birth parentage order or prepare for post-birth if necessary.

Step 9

Delivery & Homecoming

Ensure birth certificate lists intended parents, manage newborn care and insurance.

Surrogate Screening & Support

Medical screening: obstetric history, uterine health, labs, fitness for ART
Psychological evaluation: mental health, readiness for third-party reproduction
Background & social assessment: lifestyle, home environment, references
Wellness support: nutrition, stress management, travel logistics, appointment coordination

Case Study

From Match to Baby in 15 Months

A single intended mother with embryos stored at an FDA-registered clinic. After compliance checks, she matched with a surrogate in 6 weeks. Contracts finalized within 30 days. First transfer was successful. A pre-birth order was granted in the second trimester. She left the hospital with her baby 48 hours after delivery—smoothly, thanks to parallel processing of legal, insurance, and medical steps.

Surrogacy in Connecticut