Surrogacy by State
Surrogacy laws and intended-parent rights vary significantly by state. Below are state-specific guides for some of the most common surrogacy-friendly states we serve.
California
California is widely regarded as the most surrogacy-friendly state in the U.S. Pre-birth orders are routinely granted for both heterosexual, same-sex, and single intended parents.
$65,000 – $145,000 typical surrogate compensation
New York
New York legalized compensated gestational surrogacy in 2020 with the Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA), making it one of the newer surrogate-friendly jurisdictions on the East Coast.
$65,000 – $140,000 typical surrogate compensation
Texas
Texas has been surrogacy-friendly since 2003 with Texas Family Code Chapter 160. Married intended parents have a clearer path; unmarried IPs face additional procedural steps.
$55,000 – $130,000 typical surrogate compensation
Florida
Florida is among the more established surrogacy-friendly states under Florida Statutes Chapter 742. Married couples find the clearest path; unmarried IPs may require additional steps.
$55,000 – $130,000 typical surrogate compensation
Nevada
Nevada updated its surrogacy law in 2013 (NRS 126.500-810), making it one of the most surrogacy-friendly states in the West outside California.
$60,000 – $135,000 typical surrogate compensation
Content for general education only — not legal advice. Surrogacy law evolves rapidly. Consult a licensed family law attorney in your state before signing any agreement.