Start with the decision facts that matter most: first-time base compensation typically around $55,000–$85,000, ages 21–38, BMI under 35, and a coordinated screening, legal, and pregnancy-support process.
Fit, pay, state
If you are comparing pay, requirements, and next steps, start with the fit-check route so the first screen confirms whether the baseline surrogate path is worth a coordinator review.
First screen
Fit + BMI
Location
State review
Next step
Coordinator follow-up
Quick route
The quiz path keeps the same surrogate application record but starts with the questions that decide whether a call should happen.
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?
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 coordinates screening, matching, legal work, clinic timing, and pregnancy support so surrogates know what to expect at each milestone.
The right candidate usually wants clear requirements, a transparent compensation structure, and a team that can coordinate both legal and medical details without confusion.
First-time surrogates typically start above $50,000 in base compensation, with many current journeys landing around $55,000 to $85,000 before reimbursements, allowances, and qualifying add-ons.
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.
Start with the fit check if you are 21–38, have given birth to and are raising at least one child, and meet the baseline BMI and residency requirements. A coordinator can then review whether deeper screening makes sense.
For qualifying first-time surrogates, governed base-compensation guidance typically starts around $55,000–$85,000 before reimbursements, allowances, and qualifying add-ons.
The team coordinates screening, matching support, medical-clearance steps, legal coordination, insurance review, and ongoing journey communication with the appropriate professionals.
Quick answers from our Resource Center. Open any question for details and next steps.
FAQ
Surrogate compensation and reimbursements can have tax consequences, but treatment depends on the contract, payment structure, and the taxpayer facts. Keep...
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Medical care typically follows this pattern: First 10-12 weeks at IVF clinic monitoring, after 12 weeks with your chosen OB/GYN. Intended parents usually...
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The journey begins with Initial Assessment (complete online pre-screening questionnaire, basic eligibility review, virtual information session available),...
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For Intended Parents: Schedule free consultation, complete intake forms, meet with specialists, begin matching process. For Surrogates: Complete online...
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The IVF process involves Preparation Phase (medical clearance at IVF clinic, medication to prepare uterine lining, mock cycle to test response), Embryo...
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Physically similar, emotionally unique. Physical aspects same as your pregnancies, more frequent medical monitoring in first trimester. Emotional aspects...
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