top of page
Criteria to Become a Surrogate
Age
Preferably between the ages of 21 and 38（ASRM recommends an age range of 21 to 45.)
Physical & Mental Requirements
Must be in good physical and mental health
Criminal History
Surrogate applicants must agree to and pass criminal background checks.
Flexibility
If the IVF clinic and the surrogate are located at different places, the surrogate will need to travel to the clinic. IVF screening (1 day) and embryo transfer (3-4 days) travel required
U.S. Citizen & Permanent Resident
Louisiana is currently the only state where commercial surrogacy is illegal
Body Mass Index No Higher Than 32
Unsure of your BMI? Use the free calculator here.
Support System
Although our ACRC team offers continuous support to our surrogates, we want you to feel supported from a spouse, partner, family member, or close friend throughout the process. If married or in a partnership, the spouse or partner must be willing to participate and cooperate as needed.
One Successful Pregnancy
Must have had at least one uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery. Must also be raising her own child
Non-Smoker and Non-Drug User
Must agree to psychological, drug, & criminal screening
Finances & Living Conditions
Surrogates should demonstrate financial stability and reside in a healthy ans safe living environment. Participation in surrogacy may necessitate foregoing food stamps or other forms of government assistance.
Read What Our Surrogates Have to Say!
Samantha C
“I am currently a surrogate, and this agency has been AMAZING to me,My coordinator Shannon, is truly so sweet an she is always on call/ text away when I need her or have any questions, and I always get answers quickly! I would definitely recommend this amazing agency! They treat you good, they are efficient, and they actually care for you!”
Meredith H.
“I’ve been with ACRC since December after going through the start up process with other companies. ACRC genuinely cared and gave me their time and attention when others made me feel like a number. My case manager is a saint and treats me like I’m her top priority. The clinic has been wonderful and this experience overall has just been amazing and ACRC has really put all their efforts into caring for people!”
Tiffany B.
“Hello everyone if you are looking into becoming a surrogate I would chose ACRC they have been nothing but helpful caring and most of all like family always checking on me no matter what I have the best team ever not one bad thing always there to answer any questions I have or had and I can’t wait to start my 2nd journey in 2024 thank you Samantha and Shannon for always being there and being so loving and caring.”
bottom of page