find an agency or clinic

In order to be selected as a surrogate, you need a couple to select you. The best way to be selected is to register with an agency or clinic. I would recommend trying out the agencies first. Agencies usually pay better than the clinics. I would also recommend using as many agencies as possible. This would increase your chances of being seen by a couple who are interested in working with you. Visit the links page to see national agencies that I have worked with in the past who have paid above average surrogate fees and recruit surrogates all over the country.

Find an Attorney and negotiate your agreement

Many people wonder if they really need an attorney to negotiate their contract. It is important to have an experienced attorney negotiate your rights and make sure your concerns are addressed. I have heard horror stories from surrogates who did not have an attorney or whose attorney was incompetent or a referred by the parents’ attorney. Many of these surrogates went through the pain and suffering of the procedure only to find out that they were not compensated as promised. Others did not have their agreement structured to be tax-free. Now they are seeing 1/3 of their fee go to the government. This is why it is very important to deal with an experienced attorney who is protecting your interests. It is your right to select your own attorney. I specialize in negotiating agreements on behalf of donors and surrogates. I would be happy to represent you. The parents usually pay my fees as part of the surrogacy agreement.

Absolutely do not begin any injections until you have a signed agreement. Until all parties sign the agreement, all bets are off. Anyone can back out. Or the final agreement may not be what you thought it was going to be when you started the medication and now it is too late.

Be a Surrogate

Once you have a signed agreement (negotiated by an attorney), you will begin the injections and the surrogacy process. For more about the medical process, visit our links page.

Collect Compensation

After you have completed the surrogacy process, you should expect the check for the surrogacy fee. If your agreement was properly worded, you should not have to pay any tax on the fee. If it was not, you should set aside 1/3 of that fee for taxes.