If you are a resident of the state of Georgia and you are interested in surrogacy either because you want to become a surrogate yourself, or you want to build your family using a surrogate, you should know that you have great options.
Surrogacy in Georgia has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reasons.If you want to become a parent and you cannot physically carry a pregnancy, you may be drawn to surrogacy as a way to have a child that is biologically yours. If you are interested in finding out more information about becoming a surrogate, chances are that you are drawn to the idea of helping people to grow families of their own.Here is what both intended parents as well as intended surrogates need to know about the surrogacy process in the state of Georgia.
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Surrogacy Laws in Georgia
Although Georgia does not have specific laws regulating surrogacy, surrogacy is still widely practiced and legally supported through contractual agreements.
You should also understand that in Georgia, gestational surrogacy, where the woman who carries the baby does not use her own eggs, is far more common than traditional surrogacy, where the woman who is the surrogate uses her own eggs to become pregnant with a surrogate baby. While traditional surrogacy is not legally prohibited in Georgia, most clinics prefer gestational surrogacy and recommend it to both surrogates as well as to intended parents.
While the court system in Georgia tends to be very accepting of gestational surrogacy, the legal process can still be complicated. This is why it’s vital to work with a good surrogacy attorney. For intended parents, a surrogacy attorney can help you establish parentage before your child is born. For surrogates, this attorney will make sure all of your medical rights are protected and any agreements, such as compensation, are upheld.
Surrogacy attorneys also help draft the surrogacy agreement, a crucial contract signed by both the surrogate and the intended parents before the embryo transfer. This contract is a legally binding agreement that establishes the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved in the surrogacy. The surrogacy contract is what both doctors and judges will consider during your fertility journey.
How To Become A Surrogate In Georgia?
Your journey to become a surrogate in Georgia begins with a short online surrogate application. After we receive your application, you will then go through our entire process, including:
- A profile questionnaire
- A review of your medical records
- Medical and psychological screenings
- A home assessment.
Once all this is done, matching begins and then a legal contract with the intended parents is finalized. You can find more information and see all the steps in our surrogacy process here.
Surrogate Compensation in Georgia
How Much Do Surrogates Make In Georgia?
You deserve to be well compensated for your time and effort as you go through the surrogacy process, as after all, you are helping someone to build their family.
In Georgia, first time surrogates can expect to make $50,000 as a minimum compensation package, and more depending on individual circumstances, such as becoming pregnant with twins. If you are a repeat surrogate, your pay is considerably higher. Complete information on surrogate compensation can be found here.
Surrogate Requirements in Georgia
In order to qualify to become a surrogate mother in Georgia, you must meet several requirements, including:
- Be under 40 years old
- Be physically and mentally healthy
- Have no criminal history (including household members)
- Have had at least one healthy pregnancy and be raising a child
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Be financially stable and not receiving government aid (e.g., Section 8, welfare)
Once you meet our basic requirements and submit your application, we will conduct a comprehensive medical, psychological, and socio-economic screening to ensure you are a good candidate to become a surrogate. This process is essential to be certain your surrogacy is as safe as possible, both for you and for the baby.
View full surrogate qualifications here. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us or call (310) 957-8482. Ready to apply? Start here.
LGBT Surrogacy In Georgia
LGBT families are welcome to pursue surrogacy in Georgia. Marriage equality, which is now federal law in all fifty states, means that gay and lesbian couples are afforded the very same legal rights in America as heterosexual couples. These rights extend to surrogacy and other reproductive assistance.
But even though reproductive assistance for LGBT families is a legal right, LGBT couples should choose a surrogacy lawyer who has experience working with same-sex couples. This is important because there are different legal steps LGBT couples might need to take, including second-parent adoption after the baby is born.
Learn more about surrogacy for gay men and LGBT parents
Surrogacy Costs in Georgia
We understand that part of the process of considering surrogacy as a way to build your family involves asking how much does a surrogate cost in Georgia. We take a very aboveboard approach to this question and are completely transparent about the costs involved.
How Much Does A Surrogate Cost In Georgia?
The average cost for our full surrogacy process here at Pinnacle Surrogacy falls between $140,000 and 160,000.
Your individual circumstances can affect the total amount. If a gestational surrogate has travel expenses, needs a c-section or is carrying twins, then you can expect your costs to increase. The surrogate’s health insurance coverage is also a factor.
How Do I Find A Surrogate In Georgia?
Finding a surrogate in Georgia is a multi-step process which is actually quite straightforward. Unlike many other agencies, at Pinnacle Surrogacy all of our prospective surrogates have already completed their extensive medical and psychological screening prior to confirmation of matching. You’ll get access to our surrogate profiles and there is also a match meeting (virtual if you can’t make it in person) between the intended parents and the surrogate.
Once there is a match between the intended parent(s) and the surrogate, the legal agreement is drawn up and then plans for the embryo transfer can begin.
Why Choose Pinnacle Surrogacy as Your Georgia Agency
Here at Pinnacle Surrogacy we are very clear that we are the best surrogacy agency, not only in Georgia, but across the U.S. We can say this with confidence as we work with surrogates across most of the states, and also work with intended parents from all over the world who choose to work with a Georgia surrogate.
We have a fully integrated surrogacy service, meaning our surrogates and intended parents work with a one cohesive team. These team members include a dedicated surrogacy staff and each of these staff members has been a surrogate herself. Plus, we work in partnership with an internationally recognized and respected fertility specialist at Santa Monica Fertility Clinic. All of our surrogates must undergo a rigorous medical and psychological screening process prior to being matched with the intended parent(s).
