Why choose
surrogacy in California

Surrogacy is prohibited in most countries worldwide. In the United States, 47 states offer varying degrees of legal recognition for surrogacy. The U.S. is also the only country that fully permits commercial assisted reproduction for international prospective parents, regardless of their nationality, sexual orientation, or marital status.

California has the most favorable surrogacy conditions in the United States. Los Angeles, the second-largest city in the United States, has comprehensive surrogacy laws and regulations that place no restrictions on the commissioning party's identity. Additionally, there are no custody disputes following the child's birth. There are nearly 700 IVF clinics in the U.S., with the majority located in California.

pregnant-calfor

Legality

Birth Certificate

The surrogacy industry in California is supported by well-established legal provisions. The law stipulates that the prospective parents' names will appear on the birth certificate of a child born through surrogacy, ensuring that the surrogate mother has no legal relationship with the child. This safeguards the legal rights of the prospective parents.

Legitimate and Well-Established Operating Standards

Clinics, surrogacy agencies, surrogates, and counselors all adhere to specific professional ethics and contractual obligations. Lawyers specializing in surrogacy law provide comprehensive support throughout the process, ensuring that the entire contract is legally binding and protected under U.S. law.

Health Standards

California has a rigorous and transparent surrogate screening process, managed by responsible practitioners. In California, clinics that perform surrogacy procedures, agencies that match surrogates, and psychological counselors all conduct preliminary screenings for both clients and surrogates. They ensure satisfactory health and success rates before proceeding with the process, prioritizing ethical standards over commercial gain.

California has highly qualified surrogates, ensuring your peace of mind. U.S. law stipulates that surrogate mothers must be in good health, come from stable middle-class or higher-income families without financial crises, must have at least one child of their own, and obtain their husband's consent. Couples must undergo an evaluation by a professional counselor to determine whether they can support each other, maintain a loving relationship, and demonstrate a stable mental state and strong psychological resilience.

Surrogate mothers have no need to hide their status from friends or colleagues and are fully capable of taking care of themselves in daily life. Healthy surrogate mothers can continue working, and employers have the right to know if they are carrying a child for someone else. Additionally, with the legalization of surrogacy in the United States, surrogacy agencies, with the consent of the surrogate mother's family, can request the surrogate mother's background information from the court, including property records, criminal records, and credit history.

California has the world's most professional medical teams, the most advanced assisted reproductive technologies, and high-quality, safe medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Rights

Babies born through surrogacy in the United States automatically acquire U.S. citizenship at birth. They have the right to compulsory education, social welfare, voting rights, and eligibility for election. They will retain their citizenship even if they never return to the U.S. The current military system in the U.S. is a "volunteer-based recruitment system," meaning there are no conscription requirements. Unlike a green card obtained through immigration, which only grants permanent residency without the aforementioned rights, it also requires long-term residence in the U.S.

Benefits of a baby obtaining U.S. citizenship:

Visa-free travel to over 180 countries.

Free tuition for attending public schools from elementary to high school.

Tuition at public universities and graduate schools is only one-tenth of what foreign students pay, making it easier to get into prestigious universities.

Eligible to apply for scholarships exclusively reserved for U.S. citizens.

Eligible for a Social Security card, along with various social benefits and healthcare services.

Once the child turns 21, parents can apply for family-based immigration as immediate relatives, obtain a green card, and bypass the annual quota limit.

If the parents are Taiwanese, their sons are exempt from military service in Taiwan.

While traveling, U.S. citizens can receive protection and evacuation assistance from the U.S. government in the event of political instability in a third country.

Start your surrogacy journey

Emmy will provide you with the most professional and caring service, guiding you through the birth of your new child.

Free consultation