Surrogate Parenting Agreement

Intended Parent(s): [Name(s)] · Surrogate: [Name] · Date: [Date]

1. Purpose

Surrogate agrees to carry a pregnancy for Intended Parent(s) via [gestational surrogacy using Intended Parent(s)'/donor embryo], with the intent that the resulting child will be raised by Intended Parent(s).

2. Medical Procedures

Surrogate agrees to undergo the medical procedures necessary for embryo transfer and pregnancy, following the medical guidance of the treating physician.

3. Compensation and Expenses

[ ] Compensation of [Amount], paid per the schedule in Exhibit A [where legally permitted — compensated surrogacy is restricted or prohibited in some jurisdictions]. [ ] Reimbursement of medical and pregnancy-related expenses only [in jurisdictions limited to altruistic surrogacy].

4. Parental Rights

The parties intend for Intended Parent(s) to be the legal parent(s) of the child, per a pre-birth or post-birth parentage order as required in [State/jurisdiction].

5. Surrogate's Health Decisions

Surrogate retains the right to make her own medical decisions during the pregnancy, consistent with the medical guidance agreed upon in this Agreement.

6. Insurance

[State how health insurance for the pregnancy and delivery is arranged and paid for.]

7. Legal Representation

Each party has been represented by independent legal counsel in negotiating this Agreement.

Intended Parent(s): ______________________ Date: ____________ Surrogate: ______________________ Date: ____________

*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Surrogacy law varies dramatically by state and country — some states have detailed statutes supporting enforceable surrogacy agreements, others restrict or prohibit compensated surrogacy entirely — independent legal counsel for both the intended parents and the surrogate is essential and, in many states, legally required.*