Agency Fee– $25,000
This fee is paid to The Surrogacy Source for our services relating to your surrogate
journey. This will cover advertising, interviewing, approving, and screening
your surrogate mother, attending selected medical appointments upon request,
supporting you and your surrogate mother, managing escrow disbursements and
managing your case from beginning to end.
Agency International Surcharge – $3,500
This fee is for intended parents who reside outside the United States.
Surrogate Mother Reimbursement of Living Expenses – starting at $55,000 for CA & CO
Surrogates, $50,000 for IL surrogates, and $45,000 for all other states
Payment will begin at the confirmation of fetal heartbeat. Costs paid to surrogate at
$5,500 per month for California/Colorado, $5,000 for Illinois, and $4,000 per
month for all other states, until delivery with the balance due within 7 days
of delivery of your baby.
Surrogate Monthly Misc. Costs – $350/per month
This monthly allowance is for any miscellaneous costs related to the surrogate
arrangement and is intended to cover local (in county) mileage, parking, meals,
childcare for medical appointments, postage, faxing, phone calls and over the
counter vitamins or supplements. This fee will begin as soon as the surrogate
signs her legal contract and will continue until written termination of
agreement by either party or after delivery.
Surrogate Support Group Attendance – $100/per month
This monthly allowance is paid to your surrogate for her attendance in mandatory
support group meetings. Support group surrogate mother fee will be established
when she signs her legal contract and will continue for the duration of the
agreement.
Embryo Transfer Fee – $1,000
Paid to surrogate (for each transfer) and is intended to reimburse her for any lost
wages, childcare or housekeeping as a result of bed rest due to the embryo
transfer. Paid $500 at the start of injections and $500 day of embryo transfer.
Maternity Clothing Allowance – $1,000
This one-time fee is to cover maternity clothing needed for surrogate. Usually paid
at the beginning of the second trimester (13-16) weeks.
Cesarean Section Fee – $2,500
This fee is to compensate for additional discomfort and recovery time required with Doctor
recommended C- Section
Possible Insurance – Up to $32,500
Theinsurance fee may vary depending on the surrogate you select, single vs.
multiples pregnancy, and whether the surrogate is currently insured with
maternity benefits. We will assist in connecting you with an insurance company
that can explain the best insurance options available to you.
Life Insurance – $765 (estimate)
A one year policy, which includes a $250,000 life insurance policy, $100,000 permanent
disability and a maximum benefit for loss of reproductive organs.
Criminal Background Check – Included in agency fee
All surrogates, partners and any one over the age of 18 who lives in the home must
pass a criminal background check before surrogate can be added to the database
for matching with intended parents.
Psychological Screening – Included in agency fee
All surrogates and partners, if applicable, must meet with a mental health professional
to complete a psychological assessment and testing. She must be approved before
being added to the database for matching with intended parents.
Independent Escrow Fee – $1,250
The Independent Escrow fee will be deducted from your initial escrow deposit.
Attorney Fees – $5,000 (estimate)
This fee is paid directly to your attorney and should cover the surrogate agreement draft,
parental rights filing and surrogate representation.
More info about find surrogate mother here