Finding a Surrogate
Key Takeaways
- Only altruistic surrogacy is legal in India under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 — commercial arrangements are prohibited.
- Care is delivered through ICMR/ART-registered clinics and NABL-accredited laboratories, with every eligibility and essentiality certificate handled for you.
- Every recommendation on this page is reviewed by a named, credentialed fertility specialist — not an anonymous editor.
- No ethical clinic can guarantee a pregnancy or live birth. We share honest, evidence-based expectations.
The First Step to Finding a Surrogate
The first step in the surrogacy process for couples or singles involves contacting one of our offices and speaking with one of our nurse coordinators. This no-obligation phone call is very important, as the information gathered by us will usually allow us to determine your eligibility and suitability for our program. We will answer any questions you may have, ask you a few questions, and provide you with information about the availability of surrogates that may be of interest to you. It should be noted that we provide totally non-discriminatory services to all patients with no consideration of race, gender, national origin or sexual orientation.
The Initial Consultation
If you decide to schedule a consultation (the "next" step), we will also provide you instructions for having your past fertility and health treatment records, if any, forwarded to us for our review prior to your office visit. If traveling from out of State or abroad, we can often arrange for you to meet and see all of those that will be involved in your plans (physicians, embryologists, attorney) all over the course of a long weekend (Friday-Sunday). For those that would also like to meet with potential surrogates at the same time, a non-refundable deposit will be required in advance of your visit so that the surrogates may be present. The request to have surrogates available for the first visit is only available for couples arriving from out of town.
Sources & References
- The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 — Government of India
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) — National ART & Surrogacy Registry
- NABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Infertility clinical guidance
- PubMed — Peer-reviewed fertility research (NIH/NLM)
All external sources link to primary government, medical, or peer-reviewed material. This article is reviewed by a qualified fertility specialist and updated as clinical guidance changes.
