Surrogate Mothers Needed! Surrogate Mothers in Demand

So, you’re considering becoming a surrogate mother. Thank you!

There are many reasons why you might be contemplating offering your surrogacy services to intended parents who cannot have children of their own. It is an amazing gift to be able to give others who cannot have their own children. You can look forward to getting paid for your services in most states. You might be one of the women who enjoyed an uncomplicated pregnancy so much your first time around that you decide to do it again for someone else’s benefit. As a surrogate mother, you act as a role model to others, standing as a symbol of the gift of life. All of these reasons and many more contribute to why many women choose to become surrogate mothers in the United States.
If you are deliberating about becoming a surrogate mother in the United States, you are likely wondering about the demand for surrogate mothers in your state. While surrogacy is popular across the United States, there are some states in which surrogate mothers are in higher demand than others, and some states in which you can be compensated financially for your services. Here we will explore the states in the country in which surrogate mothers are most needed and can legally receive financial compensation.

California

California has surrogacy-friendly laws, much like Texas and a few other states. Under the state’s 2016 Uniform Parentage Act, surrogate mothers in California may be compensated for their services. Because California allows surrogacy for all kinds of domestic partnerships, not strictly those who are heterosexual or married, surrogate mothers remain in the highest demand in the state.

Arkansas

According to The Center for Bioethics and Culture, Arkansas’ courts have taken a favorable stance toward surrogacy. They do not require intended parents to be married and do allow surrogate mothers to be compensated. This makes Arkansas one of the most favorable states for surrogate mothers, and a place in which they are in high demand.

Texas

As we here at Simple Surrogacy can tell you, Texas has some of the most gestational surrogacy-friendly laws in the United States. Both parents, regardless of gender, go right on the birth certificate in Texas. Surrogate mothers in Texas are highly valued and may receive compensation for their services. We are always looking for new surrogate mothers and encourage you to apply with our Texas surrogacy agency!

District of Columbia

The District of Columbia law is favorable towards surrogacy. Under the DC Code 16, Chapter 4, surrogacy is permitted under a written surrogacy agreement. Additionally, surrogate mothers may be compensated under DC law, making the District of Columbia a surrogate-friendly state and one of the places in which surrogate mothers are in demand.

Illinois

Illinois does set aside some legal stipulations for gestational surrogacy. Under Illinois’ Gestational Surrogacy Act, gestational surrogacy is legal in the case that it is medically necessary. There are no requirements for intended parents to be married, and surrogate mothers may be compensated under Illinois law. There are some requirements that surrogate mothers must meet, such as being at least 21 years old, having given birth to at least one child, and passing medical and mental health evaluations, but in general Illinois is favorable towards surrogate mothers, making this a state in which surrogate mothers are in demand.

Utah

Some people might view Utah’s surrogacy laws as more restrictive than those of other states. While it is true that intended parents must be married and one parent must be genetically related to the child, surrogacy is legal in the state. Additionally, surrogate mothers in Utah may be compensated. All gestational surrogacy agreements in Utah must be validated by the court. While Utah is not a state in which one would typically think of surrogacy occurring, it is a state in which surrogate mothers are in greater demand.

Delaware

Delaware is known as one of the safest states in the union and has clearly defined surrogacy laws. Under the 2013 Uniform Parentage Act/Gestational Carrier Agreement Act, gestational surrogacy is enforceable by law as long as a prospective surrogate mother meets certain requirements (including, but not limited to, being at least 21 years of age, having given birth at least once, and passing medical and mental health evaluations). Compensation for surrogate mothers is also legal in Delaware as long as it is detailed in the surrogacy contract and handled by an escrow agent. Therefore, Delaware is a favorable state in which you can become a surrogate mother.

Connecticut

Gestational surrogacy is legal and enforceable in Connecticut. Additionally, intended parents need not be married in order for surrogacy to occur, nor do they need to be genetically related to the child. Compensation is permitted for the surrogate mother and must be spelled out in the gestational surrogacy agreement. In fact, many prospective surrogate mothers from nearby states turn to Connecticut due to its more favorable stance towards gestational surrogacy.

New Hampshire

New Hampshire’s surrogacy laws have been described as “friendly and anti-discriminatory.” Under a new law established in 2016, intended parents in the state may become parents regardless of marital status or sexual orientation. This means that gestational surrogate mothers are in higher demand in New Hampshire than in other states. New Hampshire also permits compensation for the surrogate mother, provided that it is written into the gestational surrogacy contract.

Georgia

Gestational surrogacy is permitted in Georgia because there are no laws or statutes prohibiting it. Gestational surrogates in Georgia must meet certain requirements including, but not limited to, age (over 21), having given birth once, being a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and passing medical and mental health evaluations. Additionally, gestational surrogates in Georgia may be financially compensated. The amount received differs from one surrogacy agency to the next.

Colorado

Colorado’s surrogacy laws have been described as generally favorable. Because there are no laws prohibiting surrogacy, gestational surrogacy is permitted and occurs statewide. Surrogate mothers may be financially compensated, with the amount varying dependent upon the surrogacy agency with which you work. All of this adds up to one simple fact: Colorado is a state in which surrogate mothers are in demand.

New Jersey

New Jersey has a favorable stance towards surrogacy. Under the New Jersey Gestational Carrier Act, passed in 2018, gestational surrogates must meet certain requirements (including but not limited to, being at least age 21, having given birth to a child, passing medical and psychological evaluations, and obtaining one’s own attorney) in order to be financially compensated for her services. Therefore, surrogate mothers are in demand in New Jersey.