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State law route
Arkansas surrogacy laws and planning route
Surrogacy is permitted in Arkansas by case law interpretation of Arkansas Code § 9-10-201 which refers to Artificial Insemination. Since 2017, Arkansas Vital Statistics names both parents on the birth... Use this page to separate public legal context from the counsel, clinic, and coordinator decisions that still need case-specific review.
Moderate state posture
Last updated October 8, 2025 Organization-reviewed
Reviewed by Patriot Conceptions Legal Review Team, Legal content review team on October 8, 2025.
On this page
What to confirm next
Before acting on Arkansas surrogacy law
Use this page to decide who should own the next step — your attorney, clinic, or coordinator.
Independent reproductive attorney
What must counsel confirm?
Confirm the Arkansas parentage path, compensation language, venue or residency assumptions, and required signatures before anyone treats a match as ready.
Read legal summaryClinic and screening team
What must the clinic confirm?
Confirm medical clearance, transfer timing, records, monitoring logistics, psychological review, and any clinic-specific requirements before calendars are locked.
Review requirementsPatriot coordination
What should be routed next?
Map state fit, provider handoffs, escrow and insurance timing, travel burden, and whether the Arkansas route needs a backup jurisdiction.
Talk to our teamBefore you proceed
✓ Review Arkansas parentage order requirements with your attorney.
✓ Confirm your gestational carrier agreement complies with current statutes.
✓ Align medical clinic milestones with legal filing timelines to prevent delays.
Legal summary
The Arkansas law, section by section
Category
Moderate
Surrogacy Permitted via Case Law
Although there is no statute explicitly authorizing surrogacy, courts permit it based on interpretation of existing law (Arkansas Code § 9-10-201 related to artificial insemination). Since 2017, Arkansas Vital Records will list both parents on a birth certificate (regardless of gender), as long as the couple is married.
Pre-Birth Parentage Orders
Yes, courts grant pre-birth parentage orders.
- If at least one intended parent is genetically related, both intended parents can typically be declared legal parents in many scenarios.
- For unmarried couples or same-sex couples where one is not biologically related, only the biological parent may be able to get the pre-birth order. The other parent would need a second-parent adoption in another state later.
- Even if no parent is genetically related, married couples can sometimes still be named in a pre-birth order; but for unmarried couples, this is usually not allowed.
Venue/Jurisdiction
Arkansas statute does not prescribe specific venue requirements—it’s up to the judge’s discretion. No significant variation in outcomes by venue is known. A pre-birth order may be possible even if no party lives in Arkansas so long as the gestational carrier is to give birth there. Arkansas may honor a pre-birth order from another state.
Same-Sex Couples
The final birth certificate format is “Parent and Parent.” International same-sex male couples may initially receive a birth certificate naming the biological father and gestational carrier. Over time (especially if married), Arkansas allows issuance of a birth certificate naming only the biological father(s) without listing the surrogate.
Birth Certificate Timing
Usually within 7 days
Adoption Options
Heterosexual married couples eligible for second-parent or stepparent adoption. Same-sex couples are generally not eligible for second-parent or stepparent adoption under Arkansas law.
Primary source
Arkansas source used for this summary
This summary is based on the primary source listed for Arkansas. Confirm your situation with a reproductive attorney licensed in that state.
SourceArkansas General Assembly: HB1339 / Arkansas Code 9-10-201 surrogate-mother language
Legislation · Accessed May 31, 2026
Partner with our legal network
We coordinate with reproductive law specialists who draft enforceable agreements tailored to your family plan.
✓Attorney-matched guidance for intended parents, carriers, and donors.
✓Jurisdiction-specific contract language aligned with recent case law.
✓Coordination with clinics to secure parentage orders without delays.
Clinic layer
Fertility clinics in Arkansas
The law sets the parentage route. The clinic sets medical clearance, transfer timing, and monitoring — so both calendars have to be planned together. These are public Atlas profiles, not recommendations.
1 Arkansas clinic profile
Showing 1 of 1 published Arkansas clinic profile, ordered by how complete each public record is.
Atlas clinic facts reviewed June 2, 2026. Patriot does not rank or endorse clinics — each profile links to its own public sources and a correction path. Confirm screening, transfer timing, and carrier requirements with the clinic directly.
Funds custody
How escrow works in Arkansas
In Arkansas, your surrogacy funds are held in a fertility-law firm's attorney trust account (an IOLTA). Patriot never holds your money directly. The firm administers the trust account using software built for that workflow.
Patriot recommends TrustUS, the software your law firm uses to hold your funds. TrustUS runs on top of the firm's IOLTA — not as a separate third-party escrow agent.
✓IOLTA-ready escrow, AES-256 encryption, full audit trail.
✓SOC 2 practices.
✓99.98% receipt match rate, 2-second average payout.
Patriot has not independently verified TrustUS's compliance attestations; consult your attorney before custodying funds.
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Talk with a reproductive attorney licensed in Arkansas before you act on any detail here.
State law route
Arkansas surrogacy laws and planning route
Surrogacy is permitted in Arkansas by case law interpretation of Arkansas Code § 9-10-201 which refers to Artificial Insemination. Since 2017, Arkansas Vital Statistics names both parents on the birth... Use this page to separate public legal context from the counsel, clinic, and coordinator decisions that still need case-specific review.
Moderate state posture
Last updated October 8, 2025 Organization-reviewed
Reviewed by Patriot Conceptions Legal Review Team, Legal content review team on October 8, 2025.
State snapshot
- Legal Status
- No specific surrogacy legislation
- Pre-Birth Orders
- Available
- Compensated Surrogacy
- Status Varies
- Residency Requirement
- Not Required
What to confirm next
Before acting on Arkansas surrogacy law
Use this page to decide who should own the next step — your attorney, clinic, or coordinator.
Independent reproductive attorney
What must counsel confirm?
Confirm the Arkansas parentage path, compensation language, venue or residency assumptions, and required signatures before anyone treats a match as ready.
Read legal summaryClinic and screening team
What must the clinic confirm?
Confirm medical clearance, transfer timing, records, monitoring logistics, psychological review, and any clinic-specific requirements before calendars are locked.
Review requirementsPatriot coordination
What should be routed next?
Map state fit, provider handoffs, escrow and insurance timing, travel burden, and whether the Arkansas route needs a backup jurisdiction.
Talk to our teamBefore you proceed
✓ Review Arkansas parentage order requirements with your attorney.
✓ Confirm your gestational carrier agreement complies with current statutes.
✓ Align medical clinic milestones with legal filing timelines to prevent delays.
Legal summary
The Arkansas law, section by section
Category
Moderate
Surrogacy Permitted via Case Law
Although there is no statute explicitly authorizing surrogacy, courts permit it based on interpretation of existing law (Arkansas Code § 9-10-201 related to artificial insemination). Since 2017, Arkansas Vital Records will list both parents on a birth certificate (regardless of gender), as long as the couple is married.
Pre-Birth Parentage Orders
Yes, courts grant pre-birth parentage orders.
- If at least one intended parent is genetically related, both intended parents can typically be declared legal parents in many scenarios.
- For unmarried couples or same-sex couples where one is not biologically related, only the biological parent may be able to get the pre-birth order. The other parent would need a second-parent adoption in another state later.
- Even if no parent is genetically related, married couples can sometimes still be named in a pre-birth order; but for unmarried couples, this is usually not allowed.
Venue/Jurisdiction
Arkansas statute does not prescribe specific venue requirements—it’s up to the judge’s discretion. No significant variation in outcomes by venue is known. A pre-birth order may be possible even if no party lives in Arkansas so long as the gestational carrier is to give birth there. Arkansas may honor a pre-birth order from another state.
Same-Sex Couples
The final birth certificate format is “Parent and Parent.” International same-sex male couples may initially receive a birth certificate naming the biological father and gestational carrier. Over time (especially if married), Arkansas allows issuance of a birth certificate naming only the biological father(s) without listing the surrogate.
Birth Certificate Timing
Usually within 7 days
Adoption Options
Heterosexual married couples eligible for second-parent or stepparent adoption. Same-sex couples are generally not eligible for second-parent or stepparent adoption under Arkansas law.
Primary source
Arkansas source used for this summary
Based on the primary source listed for Arkansas. Confirm your situation with a reproductive attorney licensed in that state.
Source Arkansas General Assembly: HB1339 / Arkansas Code 9-10-201 surrogate-mother languageLegislation · Accessed May 31, 2026
Partner with our legal network
We coordinate with reproductive law specialists who draft enforceable agreements tailored to your family plan.
✓Attorney-matched guidance for intended parents, carriers, and donors.
✓Jurisdiction-specific contract language aligned with recent case law.
✓Coordination with clinics to secure parentage orders without delays.
Clinic layer
Fertility clinics in Arkansas
The law sets the parentage route. The clinic sets medical clearance, transfer timing, and monitoring — so both calendars have to be planned together. These are public Atlas profiles, not recommendations.
1
Arkansas clinic profile
Conway Women's Health OBGYN
Conway, AR
Location checked
Google Business Profile 4/5 as of May 30, 2026 · 2 references checked.
Showing 1 of 1 published Arkansas clinic profile, ordered by how complete each public record is.
Atlas clinic facts reviewed June 2, 2026. Patriot does not rank or endorse clinics — each profile links to its own public sources and a correction path. Confirm screening, transfer timing, and carrier requirements with the clinic directly.
Funds custody
How escrow works in Arkansas
In Arkansas, your surrogacy funds are held in a fertility-law firm's attorney trust account (an IOLTA). Patriot never holds your money directly. The firm administers the trust account using software built for that workflow.
Patriot recommends TrustUS, the software your law firm uses to hold your funds. TrustUS runs on top of the firm's IOLTA — not as a separate third-party escrow agent.
✓IOLTA-ready escrow, AES-256 encryption, full audit trail.
✓SOC 2 practices.
✓99.98% receipt match rate, 2-second average payout.
Patriot has not independently verified TrustUS's compliance attestations; consult your attorney before custodying funds.
Explore more states
See how other jurisdictions approach pre-birth orders, surrogacy compensation, and intended parent protections.
Learn + Resources
Planning surrogacy in Arkansas?
Move from legal research into the next decision pages: requirements, cost planning, agency comparison, and a live conversation with the team.