| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| What makes a state surrogacy-friendly | Statute or settled case law; pre-birth parentage orders; both parents named regardless of marital status, orientation or genetic link |
| Which law applies | The surrogate’s state, where the contract is performed and the birth occurs |
| Restrictive states | Louisiana and Nebraska restrict compensated surrogacy; Arizona and Indiana declare contracts void by statute though orders are granted in practice |
| Reviewed | Each January; ‘Last reviewed’ date shown |
| License / registration | GSP220903; FDA FEI 3021544308 |
| Program cost | From $120,000; totals $120,500–$180000 |
| # | State | Legal basis | Pre-birth order | Notes for intended parents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | Statute (Family Code §§7960–7962) | Yes, all intended parents | Largest surrogate supply; highest cost |
| 2 | New York | Statute (Child-Parent Security Act, 2021) | Yes | Only state licensing surrogacy programs; surrogate must reside in NY for NY orders; Surrogates’ Bill of Rights |
| 3 | Illinois | Statute (Gestational Surrogacy Act) | Yes, administrative | Genetic link from one parent required under the Act |
| 4 | Colorado | Statute (2021) | Yes | Balanced cost and supply |
| 5 | Washington | Statute (UPA 2017, effective 2019) | Yes | Compensated surrogacy permitted since 2019 |
| 6 | Nevada | Statute | Yes | Strong for unmarried and same-sex parents |
| 7 | Connecticut | Statute (2022) and case law | Yes | Both parents on the original birth certificate |
| 8 | New Jersey | Statute (Gestational Carrier Agreement Act) | Yes | Close to New York; NJ surrogates for NY parents |
| 9 | Delaware | Statute | Yes | Small supply |
| 10 | Maine | Statute (Maine Parentage Act) | Yes | — |
| 11 | New Hampshire | Statute | Yes | — |
| 12 | Rhode Island | Statute (2020) | Yes | — |
| 13 | Vermont | Statute (Parentage Act) | Yes | — |
| 14 | Oregon | Case law and practice | Yes | Consistent practice; no statute |
| 15 | District of Columbia | Statute (2017) | Yes | — |
Talk with our physician-led team about your family, embryos, timeline and budget. We’ll explain your options and next steps with no obligation.
Our job is to listen, to connect the dots between your needs, and to determine how we can best help you have your baby. If you’re asking how much does it cost for a surrogate, we’ll walk you through every step of the process to ensure there are no surprises.
To make an appointment with one of our counselors or physicians, please call (212) 661-7673 or email info@surrogacy4all.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Since 2006, Surrogacy4All has helped intended parents in the United States and around the world build their families through physician-led gestational surrogacy and egg donation.
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