Quick Summary — Find a Surrogate in USA
Finding a surrogate is one of the most important decisions Intended Parents will ever make. The USA is considered the safest, most regulated, and most legally reliable country for surrogacy — especially for international couples, LGBTQ+ parents, and families needing donor-egg IVF.
EggDonors4All works directly with Surrogacy4All, a licensed, physician-led surrogacy agency, to provide Intended Parents with:
This guide is your complete handbook for U.S. surrogacy.
Surrogacy is a process in which a healthy woman (the gestational surrogate) carries a pregnancy for Intended Parents. The surrogate is not genetically related to the child — the embryo is created using:
The USA offers the most legally secure surrogacy system in the world.
| Topic | Details |
| Surrogate Age | 21–42 |
| Must Have Prior Birth | Yes |
| Success Rate | 75–85% |
| Match Time | 0–4 weeks (agency dependent) |
| Legal Parentage | Established before or after birth |
| LGBTQ+ Surrogacy | Fully supported |
| International IPs | Allowed in many states |
| Cost | $120k–$180k |
No other country — not Mexico, Georgia, Ukraine, Cyprus, or Colombia — offers the same level of safety, ethics, or legal clarity
Best States (Fully Supported):
California
Nevada
Washington
Colorado
Minnesota
New Mexico
Illinois
Florida
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Maine
Delaware
New Jersey
Vermont
Texas (married couples)
States With Restrictions:
Michigan (recently changing)
Nebraska
States Where Rules Vary:
Arizona
Louisiana
EggDonors4All only matches Intended Parents with surrogates in fully legal jurisdictions.
Surrogates must:
Step 1
Intake Consultation
Learn your timeline, needs, medical plan & budget.
Step 2
Surrogate Profile Review
See medically screened profiles with:
Step 3
Introductory Meeting
Meet your surrogate on Zoom.
Step 4
Medical Screening at IVF Clinic
Uterine scan, infectious disease testing, psychological evaluation.
Step 5
Legal Contracts
Separate attorneys for IPs and surrogate.
Step 6
Embryo Transfer
Using your embryos or donor-egg embryos.
Step 7
Pregnancy & Delivery
Weekly updates + physician monitoring.
| Category | Estimated Cost |
| Surrogate Base Compensation | $45,000–$60,000 |
| Agency Fees | $20,000–$30,000 |
| Legal Fees | $7,000–$12,000 |
| IVF Treatment | $18,000–$25,000 |
| Insurance Coverage | $15,000–$35,000 |
| Travel & Medical Costs | $5,000–$10,000 |
| Total | $120,000–$180,000 |
Surrogates undergo:
Embryos may be created using:
| Stage | Timeline |
| Match | 0–4 weeks |
| Screening | 2–4 weeks |
| Legal Process | 2–3 weeks |
| Transfer Prep | 3–4 weeks |
| Embryo Transfer | 1 day |
| Pregnancy | 9 months |
EggDonors4All fully supports:
We offer multiple pathways:
A same-sex couple in New York waited 7 months with a different agency.
Surrogacy4All matched them in 9 days.
Their surrogate had:
One embryo transfer → successful pregnancy → baby girl born at 39 weeks.
The matching process typically takes 2–6 months, depending on your requirements, location preference, medical criteria, and legal considerations. Intended parents looking for specific traits or open communication styles may experience slightly longer timelines.
Many U.S. states allow and support gestational surrogacy, including California, Nevada, Oregon, Colorado, Illinois, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Washington, among others. Some states have restrictions, so intended parents should work with an experienced agency and legal team to select the best surrogacy-friendly location.
The average cost of surrogacy in the U.S. ranges from $120,000–$200,000, depending on insurance coverage, medical needs, legal requirements, surrogate compensation, travel, and IVF.
Yes. LGBTQ+ couples and individuals can pursue surrogacy in the United States, and several states provide strong legal protections for same-sex parents.
In gestational surrogacy, which is the most common approach, the surrogate does not use her own eggs. The embryo is created through IVF using the intended mother’s eggs or donor eggs, ensuring no genetic relationship between surrogate and baby.
Intended parents typically transfer one embryo to reduce health risks. Twin transfers may be considered if recommended by the fertility specialist.
Yes. Surrogacy involves legally binding agreements to protect all parties. Both intended parents and the surrogate must have independent legal representation to ensure clarity, rights, and parentage.
Yes, most surrogates continue normal employment during pregnancy unless medically advised otherwise. Any lost wages related to pregnancy or bed rest are usually covered through the surrogacy contract.
Yes, surrogates are provided comprehensive health insurance that covers maternity care. If an existing insurance policy excludes surrogacy, a new policy is obtained for the pregnancy.
Absolutely. The United States is a leading destination for international surrogacy due to high medical standards and strong legal protections. Babies born in the U.S. typically receive U.S. citizenship at birth.
The embryo transfer is a simple, painless medical procedure performed at the fertility clinic. The embryo is placed into the surrogate’s uterus, followed by a resting period and blood tests to confirm pregnancy.
Surrogates complete a thorough screening process, including medical exams, genetic tests, infectious disease panels, psychological evaluations, and reviewing medical history to ensure safety for pregnancy.
Yes. Intended parents can specify preferences such as location, experience with previous surrogacy, communication style, family background, lifestyle, and medical history. Matching considers alignment between both parties.
All pregnancy-related expenses—including medical appointments, maternity clothing, travel, insurance, and legal costs—are covered by the intended parents through an escrow-managed account for secure and transparent payments.
If the first embryo transfer is unsuccessful, the legal agreement typically outlines next steps, including additional transfer attempts until pregnancy is achieved, based on medical guidance.
Yes, some surrogates are approved to carry twins, but this depends on medical suitability, previous pregnancy history, and mutual agreement. Twin pregnancies carry higher health risks, so decisions are made carefully.
Most matches include a virtual or in-person meeting before signing contracts to ensure compatibility. Ongoing communication preferences are discussed during matching.
The birth certificate is issued with the intended parents’ names, following a court-approved parentage order. Processes vary by state but are legally well-established.
A parentage order is a court ruling that establishes the intended parents as the legal parents before or shortly after birth, ensuring the surrogate has no parental rights or responsibilities.
Starting is simple—complete an initial consultation, review program details, and begin screening and matching. An agency coordinator guides you through each step from IVF to delivery.
Egg donation is a process where a woman (the egg donor) provides one or several eggs (also known as oocytes) for purposes of assisted reproduction, with the eggs being fertilized in the laboratory. Once fertilized, the resulting embryos are transferred to the recipient’s uterus to initiate a pregnancy, or they can be cryopreserved (frozen) for future use.