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US Surrogacy Law by State

Click on any state on the map below for more information on surrogacy law in that state.

Same-Sex Friendly

Same-Sex Friendly

Married Couple Friendly

Married Couple Friendly

Non-Married Friendly

Non-Married Friendly

Single Friendly

Single Friendly

Donnor Egg

Donor Egg, Sperm, or Embryo Friendly

Pre-Birth Order

Pre-Birth Order, Post-Birth Order, or Post-Adoption Order

These states either expressly permit surrogacy by statute or case law, or have no law prohibiting surrogacy. A secure legal process exists in these states to establish parental rights.

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These states present potential legal obstacles and require additional legal processes depending on the circumstance. In limited circumstances, surrogacy is practiced in these states, but results may be unpredictable.

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These states prohibit or criminalize surrogacy, or refuse to enforce surrogacy contracts.  Surrogacy is not widely practiced and is not advised in these states.

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How Marital Status Effects Surrogacy

A Look at Surrogacy-Friendly States for Hetero, Same-Sex, and Single Intended Parents

Click on stat numbers to see list of specific states.

Married Couple Friendly

Non-Married Friendly

Single Friendly

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Hetero Couples
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Same-Sex Couples
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Single Parents

*percentages based on 47 states that allow surrogacy as of 2020
Click on stat numbers to see list of specific states.

The Fine Print of Surrogacy: Breaking Down Additional Requirements in Surrogacy-Friendly States

Legal Statutes Regulating Surrogacy

*percentages based on 47 states that allow surrogacy

Obtaining a Pre-Birth Order

*percentages based on 45 states that allow pre-birth orders as of 2020

Utilizing Donor Gametes for Surrogacy

*percentages based on 41 states considered donor friendly as of 2020

The laws around Surrogacy are constantly changing and may vary from state-to-state (sometimes varied by county). Based on our experience, written law and practiced law in a number of states can differ widely. Thus, it is very important that you not only get yourself familiar with the law of your state, but also seek legal representation to assist and guide you in your unique circumstances.

These states either expressly permit surrogacy by statute or case law, or have no law prohibiting surrogacy.  A legal process exists in these states to establish parental rights.   

These states present potential legal obstacles and require additional legal processes depending on the circumstance.  In limited circumstances, surrogacy is practiced in these states, but results may be unpredictable.    

These states prohibit or criminalize surrogacy, or refuse to enforce surrogacy contracts.  Surrogacy is not widely practiced and is not advised in these states.

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U.S. Surrogacy Law Map by State

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States that are Friendly for same-sex Married Couples

AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MN, MS, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NY*, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV

States that are Friendly for same-sex non-Married Couples

AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MN, MS, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NY*, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, VT, WA, WV

States that are Friendly for single parents

AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY*, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV

States with Legal Statutes in Place

AR, CA, DE, FL, DC, IL, ME, NH, NJ, NY*, ND, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA

States with No Legal Statutes in Place

AL, AK, AZ, CO, CT, GA, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, MA, MN, MS, MT, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, VT, WI, WV, WY

States that require genetic relationship when obtaining a pre-birth order

AZ, KS, LA, MI, MT, NC, TN, WI

States that require marriage when obtaining a pre-birth order

AL, AK, AR, FL, KY, LA, MI, TX, UT, WV, WI

States that have no restrictions when obtaining a pre-birth order

CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, IN, IA, ME, MD, MA, MN, MS, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY*, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, VA, VT, WA

States that require Genetic Relationship when using Donor Gametes

FL, HI, ID, IN, IA, KY, MT, TN

States that require marriage when using Donor Gametes

AR, KS, NC, OH, TX, UT, VA, WV

States that have no additional requirements when using Donor Gametes

AL, AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, IL, ME, MD, MA, MS, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY*, ND, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, VT, WA