Become a Surrogate:
Pay, Requirements, and next steps
Start with the decision facts that matter most: first-time base compensation typically around $55,000–$70,000, ages 21–38, BMI under 35, and a coordinated screening, legal, and pregnancy-support process.
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Experience the Surrogacy Journey
A decision-ready overview of surrogacy
This page is built to answer the first questions serious candidates ask: can I qualify, what does the process look like, how is compensation structured, and what happens next?
Journey Through Surrogacy - A Guide
Surrogacy is a structured medical, legal, and logistical process. The strongest candidates understand the requirements, the timeline, and the support expectations before they apply.
Patriot Conceptions: Your Trusted Partner in Surrogacy
Patriot Conceptions coordinates screening, matching, legal work, clinic timing, and pregnancy support so surrogates know what to expect at each milestone.
Learn How to Be a Surrogate - Embark on a Rewarding Journey
The right candidate usually wants clear requirements, a transparent compensation structure, and a team that can coordinate both legal and medical details without confusion.
Understanding Surrogate Compensation: How Much Do Surrogates Get Paid?
First-time surrogates typically start above $50,000 in base compensation, with many current journeys landing around $55,000 to $70,000 before reimbursements, allowances, and qualifying add-ons.
Choose the Perfect Match: Your Say in Surrogacy
Matching should reflect your preferences, medical readiness, and legal fit. We coordinate the process, but you still need to understand the decision points before saying yes.
Want to learn more about the surrogacy pregnancy process? Our Surrogate FAQ page outlines how gestational carriers become pregnant through IVF and embryo transfer.
Requirements
- Ages 21–38 years old
- US Citizen or Legal Alien
- BMI under 35
- Have had a healthy and uncomplicated birth at least once
Compensation
- Base compensation typically starts around $55,000–$70,000
- Paid Legal Counsel
- Paid Housekeeping
- Paid Loss Wages and Childcare
- Paid Health Insurance
Top questions about becoming a surrogate
Quick answers from our Resource Center. Open any question for details and next steps.
FAQ
Are surrogate payments taxable?
Surrogate compensation and reimbursements can have tax implications, but the answer is highly fact-specific.
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Can I be a surrogate with my tubes tied?
Yes! Tubal ligation doesn't affect surrogacy because embryos are placed directly in the uterus, fallopian tubes aren't needed for IVF.
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Can I choose the individual or couple I am a surrogate for?
Yes, at Patriot Conceptions, you have the freedom to choose the individual or couple you would like to be a surrogate for.
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Can I use my own OB/GYN?
Medical care typically follows this pattern: First 10-12 weeks at IVF clinic monitoring, after 12 weeks with your chosen OB/GYN.
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Can single parents be surrogates?
Absolutely! Single parents can be excellent surrogates with strong support system of family/friends, childcare arrangements for appointments, emergency contact.
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Do I get to choose my intended parents?
Yes! The matching process is mutual. You can review intended parent profiles, participate in video interviews, ask questions about their expectations, decline matches.
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Use the decision path, not the content maze
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