Working across 80+ vetted surrogacy agencies, Donor Concierge offers intended parents access to a broader candidate pool than any single agency can provide. Because we are driven exclusively by your goals, not agency partnerships or referral fees, we work to find the best match for your family — faster.
A Smarter Search, Precisely Tailored To You
With a candidate pool limited by availability, finding the right surrogate through a single agency can take longer than expected. At Donor Concierge, we search across a broad database of vetted surrogacy agencies to find the most suitable surrogate for you and your family. We manage the agency outreach, in-house medical review, and candidate holds so your time is spent evaluating the right candidates, not searching for them. When a candidate looks promising, we follow up directly with her agency on your behalf to answer any outstanding questions before you commit.
Donor Concierge's fee structure means you don't pay large agency fees until we’re certain your potential surrogate:
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Meets all American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) guidelines
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Meets your clinic's requirements
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Lives in a surrogacy-friendly location
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Is currently available to start the surrogacy journey with you
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Has met with you via video call, and both parties agree it’s a match
Our surrogate search service is built to support your family-building process.
We’re compensated by the intended parents we support, not by surrogacy agencies. This means our only incentive is to help you find the best surrogate match possible after a thorough review of candidates. Our goal is to provide clear value without adding unreasonable costs. You pay a one-time, flat fee that covers our exhaustive search of 80+ trusted agencies.
No referral fees — ever
How Our Surrogate Search Service Works
Step 1
Medical records review by our in-house team
We'll review profiles from our network of surrogacy agencies. Our in-house medical records team approves a small number of candidates to present to our intended parents. These are candidates who:
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Meet all of the ASRM guidelines
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Meet your clinic's stated requirements
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Are available and ready to start this journey with you
Step 4
Clinic approval
The surrogate's medical records are shared with your clinic for review. This can take 2-8 weeks, depending on your clinic.
Step 2
You review a pre-approved candidate
Your case manager will send you a detailed profile of a pre-qualified, available candidate who has passed our in-house medical screening.
As always, we’ll answer any surrogacy-related questions you have.
Step 5
Match call and confirm match
Once records are approved, we will schedule a match call! A member of our team will join for support, and we will share a list of common questions to guide you. Within 24 hours, both you and the surrogate confirm whether to move forward; with that, you'll sign the Agency Agreement and make the first payment to secure the match.
Step 3
We contact the surrogacy agency to set up a meeting
Your case manager will guide you through the step-by-step matching process, ensuring you're confident that the surrogate is the right match before making a financial commitment.
Step 6
Congratulations – your match is official!
Following this, the surrogate will undergo medical and psychological screenings, while your clinic conducts a thorough review of her medical records.
We will stay closely involved until your surrogate receives her medical clearance to ensure you're informed at every stage. After medical clearance, the next steps — legal contracts and transfer calendar — are coordinated with your clinic and surrogacy agency.
Our Surrogacy Concierge Service Packages
Our services include a Basic Surrogate Search package, which allows you to find a candidate who meets your clinic's criteria, and a Signature Surrogate Search package, which is a more preference-aligned surrogate search that allows you to express priorities such as location, marital status, nature of employment, or previous surrogacy experience.
Surrogate Search | Basic | Signature |
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Program Duration | 2 months | 4 months |
A search of 80+ vetted surrogate agency partners to find available, medically qualified surrogates | ✓ | ✓ |
In-house review by our medical team to ensure candidates meet our strict criteria | ✓ | ✓ |
Coaching from our team as you choose your surrogate | ✓ | ✓ |
Temporary hold on available surrogate candidates while medical records are reviewed by your clinic (subject to agency policy) | ✓ | ✓ |
Arrangement of meeting with the surrogate candidate (per the agency’s policies) via video call or phone | ✓ | ✓ |
Allows for additional criteria that meet your preferences, including location, ethnicity, relationship status, employment status, diet, etc. | ✓ | |
Prioritized search with enhanced preference alignment and extended support through the search and pre-approval stage. Contact us for details on scope and pricing. *Prices vary. | ||
Program Cost | $5,700 | $15,000 |
Surrogate Search | Standard | Preferred |
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Surrogate Search | Standard | Preferred |
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If you’re interested in learning more about financing for your surrogacy journey, our partner, Sunfish, offers guidance, resources, and flexible loan options for fertility financing.
We have helped more than 5,000 families since 2006
I know we are not even half done through our search, but I would like you to know how much I appreciate you. I am lucky to have the team at Donor Concierge on my side. THANK YOU for all that you do!
Marisa and Tom, Florida
I just wanted to let you know that our baby girl was born in November!!! We couldn't be happier! – And I wanted to thank you because I remember you and our search. I feel happy and thankful.
Greg and Alan, New York
Surrogate Search FAQs
Your surrogate match should reflect more than availability. You need alignment on expectations, communication style, lifestyle factors, and confirmed medical eligibility. Donor Concierge’s in-house medical record review team screens each candidate for ASRM guidelines and clinic requirements before we share a profile, so you review surrogate candidates who are qualified for your search.
On average, we help you find the right surrogate within two months. Our Basic package runs for two months, and our Signature package that is designed for intended parents with more specific criteria runs for four months. Timeline depends on surrogate availability and your clinic's review schedule. Your case manager actively manages candidate holds throughout.
No. Donor Concierge is a surrogate search service, not a full-service surrogacy agency. We help you search across a broad network of established agencies, identify qualified candidates, and coordinate introductions. Once you choose a surrogate, the selected agency, clinic, attorneys, and other professionals manage their respective parts of the journey.
Your timeline may depend on surrogate availability, clinic requirements, location preferences, insurance needs, legal considerations, and your desired level of experience. A narrow search, such as requesting a surrogate in a specific state or requiring prior surrogacy experience, may reduce the number of available candidates.
You can share preferences around location, prior pregnancy history, previous surrogacy experience, willingness to travel, communication style, timeline, and relationship expectations. You may also discuss practical needs tied to your clinic or legal team. Your case manager helps you identify which criteria are essential and where flexibility may support a stronger search.
With Donor Concierge, you won't receive an unfiltered list of profiles to review. By the time a candidate reaches you, she has already passed our in-house medical records review against ASRM guidelines and your clinic's requirements. Your case manager will walk you through the profile, answer questions, and arrange a video call with the candidate before any financial commitment is made. Both parties confirm the match within 24 hours of that call.
Yes, surrogacy involves legal agreements that vary by state. It's essential to work with an attorney experienced in reproductive law who can protect the rights of all parties. Donor Concierge recommends consulting legal counsel before finalizing any match. Your case manager can point you toward questions worth raising with an attorney.