The Donor Concierge Difference
Donor Concierge has helped many intended parents find their surrogate match in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, and other areas of California. Working with our network of vetted surrogacy agencies, our fertility experts narrow your search to California-based surrogates – only sharing a candidate with you after our in-house medical team has cleared them.
How the surrogacy process works in California
Donor Concierge has access to more U.S. surrogates than any other organization in the world, and our Parent Choice Model ensures that a surrogate is available and meets all criteria before you make a financial commitment.
Step 1
We search our extensive network for a qualified and available California-based surrogate.
Learn more about our Parent Choice Model
Step 2
You review a detailed profile of a candidate who has passed our in-house medical screening, and meets the guidelines for ASRM and your clinic.
Step 3
Once you approve, your case manager will contact the agency to arrange a meeting with you and the surrogate.
Surrogacy laws in California
California has some of the most progressive surrogacy laws in the country. Examples include:
Intended parents can establish parentage regardless of their marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic connection to the baby
Parentage can be issued pre-birth, allowing parents to secure their legal rights
LGBTQ+ couples and single individuals receive equal legal protection when pursuing surrogacy
Surrogacy costs in California
On average, a surrogacy journey in the state of California costs between $150,000 and $200,000. The exact amount depends on several factors, including your chosen surrogate, fertility clinic, and location.
Typically, costs will cover:
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Surrogate compensation
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Medical bills
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Surrogacy agency fees
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Legal fees
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Miscellaneous expenses