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Anticipated Fees

  • Agency Fee: $25,000
           -See the Agency Fee page for a full description of the services you and your surrogate will receive.                                
           -A non-refundable, partial payment of $5,000 is due once a match is made and before any personal contact 
             information can be exchanged.  
            -A partial payment of $5,000 is due once the surrogate is medically and psychologically cleared
            -The remaining amount is due upon execution of the legal contract
          -A discounted Agency Fee of $5,500 will be applied towards a Sibling Project using the same surrogate or a new one within the agency;             see the Agency Fee page for details 

  • First-time Surrogate: $40,000 Base Fee
​         -This is a woman who has had a successful pregnancy and delivery of her own biological child and is new to the IVF process  
​           -This amount is due, in full, at the time the contract is signed and will be held in escrow for monthly disbursements
           -A $1,000 transfer fee will be due on or before the day of transfer. This is non-refundable and will go towards the 
            total compensation if the surrogate becomes pregnant. If the transfer fails, it is hers to keep.

  • Proven Surrogate: $45,000+ Base Fee
          -This is a woman who has successfully carried a surrogate pregnancy to full-term, delivered, and 
             terminated her rights to the child.  She is experienced and knowledgeable with the entire IVF process 
           -This amount is due, in full, at the time the contract is signed and will be held in escrow for monthly disbursements
           -A $1,000 transfer fee will be due on or before the day of transfer. This is non-refundable and will go towards the 
            total compensation if the surrogate becomes pregnant. If the transfer fails, it is hers to keep.

  • Multiples Fee: $5,000 per additional baby
      -This amount will be incorporated in pro-rated monthly installments beginning at 12 weeks after the additional heartbeat(s)
        are confirmed via ultrasound

  • Surrogate Monthly Allowance: $200 per month 
           -This is in addition to the base fee and begins when the surrogate starts medications and goes through six week post partum
           -It is to be used for daily expenses, such as gas, vitamins, child care, etc.  
           -This fee continues monthly, regardless of the surrogate being actively on medication or pregnant  
           -She will receive this allowance during a holding period as to retain her future services
           -These payments secure your surrogate to be available only to you. She will no longer have the opportunity                                   to interview other intended parents or look elsewhere to be matched

  •   Maternity Clothing Allowance: $500  
            -Will be given at the 12th week of pregnancy

  •   Term $250,000 Life Insurance Policy for the Surrogate: up to a $500 annual premium
            -Agency will facilitate obtaining the policy



  The following items are based on individual circumstances and/or medical needs:

  • Amniocentesis Compensation: $500

  • Dilation & Curettage (D&C) Compensation: $500

  • Cesarean Section (C-Section) Compensation: $2,000

  • Loss of Reproductive Organ (Partial or Full Hysterectomy) Compensation: $5,000

  • Doctor Ordered Home Bed Rest: $250/week

  • Doctor Ordered Hospital Bed Rest: $500/week



   The following fees are subject to change based on increase in costs for professional services, individual circumstances, legal and/or                 medical needs. We will do our best to provide accurate and timely information for all parties.

  • Travel Expenses: TBD
          -For the surrogate and one travel companion
          -These expenses may be utilized by the surrogate if she travels more than 100 miles away from her home for 
           clinic and/or OB appointments, the transfer or delivery 
          -Airplane, train, bus or taxi tickets/person
          -Food allowance/person
          -Lodging expenses/person

  • Loss of Wages: TBD
          -Individual bases 

  • Legal Fees: $7,000-$8,000+
          -Legal Fees include: drafting the contract, parentage hearing, filing court documents, and escrow fees.   
         -All legal fees, including those incurred by the surrogate, will be paid by the intended parents, regardless of the attorney             chosen to provide these services.

  • Psychological Testing: $750 - $1,000+ 
          -Psychological testing includes: evaluations and reports for the surrogate, her spouse and the intended parents.  
           This fee is based upon the counselor of the agency's choosing.  All psychological testing fees, including those 
           incurred by the surrogate and her spouse, will be paid by the intended parents regardless of the counselor chosen 
           to provide these services.

  • Reproductive Clinic Fees: TBD
          -These fees are beyond the scope of this agency and we cannot estimate the costs associated with these services.
          -Please contact the clinic you are currently using for more information.
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        - We have no hidden fees and will always do our best to explain and provide information on each area of service.

        -All fees, unless noted, are non-negotiable and surrogate related funds will be held and dispersed from an escrow account.