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Surrogacy in Washington
Washington law provides Intended Parents and Gestational Carriers a clear path to a valid and enforceable contract and a legal parentage process. Washington passed the “Uniform Parentage Act”, which took effect on Jan 1, 2019, and it legalizes compensated gestational surrogacy.
You can expect to establish your parental rights regardless of whether you are single, partnered or married, and whether or not you are a genetic parent or working with a donor. The process is similar if you are working with a married or single woman as your surrogate. Northwest Surrogacy Center, LLC has a strong referral base of established and experienced attorneys licensed in Washington to assist you in securing a legal relationship with your child.
Advantages of a Washington surrogacy:
- Surrogacy is fully legal in Washington, providing a favorable and supportive environment for intended parents.
- It is legal to compensate surrogates in Washington, ensuring they receive fair treatment and appropriate compensation for their generosity.
- Intended parents will receive a pre-birth order, establishing them as the child’s legal parents before birth—an important and reassuring step in the surrogacy process.
- Washington’s parentage orders are recognized and enforceable across other states, offering legal clarity nationwide.
- After the legal process is completed, the intended parents’ names will appear on the child’s birth certificate, in accordance with Washington surrogacy laws.
- Same-sex couples will be listed on the birth certificate, ensuring equality and recognition for LGBTQ+ families.
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The costs of surrogacy in Washington state can vary depending on the agency and the unique details of each journey. At NWSC, costs for intended parents typically range from $135,000 to $169,000. Please note these costs do not include IVF and other fertility treatments or the medical expenses for the newborn baby.
The costs for surrogacy in Washington state include:
- Surrogacy agency fees
- Surrogate’s compensation
- Surrogate’s expenses such as travel and lost wages
- Legal fees
- Surrogate’s medical insurance and bills
NWSC is an experienced and highly reputable Washington state surrogacy agency committed to supporting our intended parents at every step. We know the surrogacy process—and the costs—can feel overwhelming at first. We’re here to guide you through the surrogacy costs, answer your questions, and make sure you feel informed and confident every step of the way.
Becoming a surrogate in Washington state is the beginning of a transformative and selfless commitment. For the safety and success of the surrogate, there is a comprehensive screening process that requires candidates to be physically and mentally healthy. Transparency and ethical surrogacy are at the forefront of NW Surrogacy Center’s values, and we believe it is the job of the surrogacy agency to make sure all potential surrogates are fully informed about the process of becoming a surrogate. Each agency may have slightly different surrogate requirements.
At NW Surrogacy Center, becoming a surrogate mother in Washington state requires a woman to:
- Reside in Washington state
- Be 21 to 42 years old
- Refrain from using alcohol or drugs
- Be a non-smoker
- Be parenting her own child
- Have a history of a healthy pregnancy
- Be willing to take fertility injections
- Have a BMI index of 18 to 34
Same-sex couples are absolutely welcome to grow their families through surrogacy in Washington state, which has some of the most inclusive surrogacy laws in the country. NW Surrogacy Center is proud to work with gay intended parents and have been helping members of the LGBTQ community build their families for over 30 years. Additionally, our devoted matching team will only match you with a surrogate who aligns with your values and is excited to help an LGBTQ family have a baby.
Over the past 30+ years, 60% of the families we’ve helped grow through surrogacy have been part of the LGBTQ community. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and our entire team, from legal and medical experts to support staff, is deeply committed to creating a welcoming and affirming experience. Many of our surrogates specifically request to work with same-sex couples, and we only match intended parents and surrogates when there is mutual trust, respect, and shared values.
Choosing surrogacy in Washington state opens the door to a variety of paths to parenthood. You can use your own egg or sperm, partner with a donor, or choose a donated embryo. No matter your decision, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our experienced team works closely with intended parents to ensure their legal rights are fully established and that they’re listed on their baby’s birth certificate. This clarity and care are especially meaningful for our gay couples, helping ensure equal parenting and custody rights from day one.