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Surrogacy in Maryland:
For Parents and Surrogates
Maryland is one of the most surrogacy-friendly states in the country, offering a clear and reliable legal process for intended parents. While the state does not have a specific surrogacy statute, its courts and legal community have long supported gestational surrogacy arrangements, consistently recognizing intended parents as the child’s legal parents through pre-birth or post-birth parentage orders. Giving Tree is an experienced agency who can help navigate the legal landscape and can make your path to parenthood as smooth as possible in Maryland.
Surrogacy in Maryland:
A Guide for Intended Parents
From your first consultation to the moment your baby’s birth certificate is issued, Giving Tree Surrogacy provides the guidance, legal coordination, and emotional support that make surrogacy in Maryland a safe and fulfilling experience.
Through our national network of experienced reproductive law attorneys, we ensure that every family—regardless of origin or structure—has the legal protection and peace of mind they deserve. So you can focus on what matters most: bringing home your baby.
Why Parents in Maryland Choose Giving Tree Surrogacy
Our PRE-SCREENING PROCESS
At Giving Tree Surrogacy, we go beyond standard checks to protect your journey. Every surrogate completes background screenings, home evaluations, and insurance reviews. Medical records are also pre-approved by our team and IVF nurses before a profile is ever shared, reducing risks and increasing your chances of success.
The SHORTEST WAIT TIME
Families choose Giving Tree because of our unmatched speed. With 3–5 fully pre-screened surrogates added to our pool each week, most intended parents match in just 1 week to 1 month - far faster than the industry’s 12+ month average. And with 60% of our surrogates returning for a second journey, your perfect match comes with proven experience.
No UPFRONT BARRIER
We believe every family deserves the chance to grow, which is why Giving Tree offers a low to no retainer fee structure.
You can explore your options and get matched without heavy financial commitments upfront.
Intended Parents We Support in Maryland
Every path to parenthood deserves support. That’s why we proudly serve a diverse community of intended parents in Maryland, offering compassionate, ethical, and personalized guidance at every step of the surrogacy journey.
We work with heterosexual couples facing infertility, medical conditions such as cancer, uterine issues, or multiple failed IVF attempts, LGBTQIA+ couples navigating unique legal and emotional considerations, and single parents by choice pursuing parenthood independently. We also support intended parents living with HIV through the SPAR program, in partnership with leading fertility clinics that follow strict medical protocols to ensure safety and success.
Our team guides you through every stage—from legal planning and donor selection to embryo creation and surrogate matching—providing clarity, support, and peace of mind so you can focus on what truly matters: building your family.
Maryland Surrogacy Laws
Gestational surrogacy is fully permitted in Maryland, and the process is well established. Courts routinely grant pre-birth parentage orders, allowing intended parents to be listed directly on the baby’s birth certificate at delivery. This ensures a smooth and respectful hospital experience and provides legal clarity from the very beginning.
Maryland law recognizes and protects gestational surrogacy arrangements when handled according to best legal practices. Surrogacy in Maryland is inclusive and the following intended parents can pursue surrogacy safely and successfully:
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Married couples
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Single parents
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LGBTQIA+ families
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Domestic and international families
The agreement must be executed before any medical procedures begin and should clearly outline responsibilities, compensation, and parental rights. Independent legal counsel is required for both the surrogate and intended parents to ensure fairness and compliance.
Because Maryland’s courts have extensive experience with surrogacy, intended parents can move forward with confidence knowing that their parental rights will be respected and secured. The state’s favorable legal environment, combined with its ethical and transparent practices, makes Maryland one of the most trusted destinations for building families through surrogacy.
At Giving Tree Surrogacy, we guide intended parents and surrogates through each step of this process with clarity, compassion, and care. Every agreement we coordinate complies with Maryland’s best legal standards, defining medical, emotional, and logistical responsibilities and ensuring that all procedures align with local court expectations.
The Surrogacy Process in Maryland
Building your family through surrogacy is an exciting process, with several important milestones leading up to delivery day. The surrogacy process for intended parents from initial consultation until they are holding their baby varies in length, most journeys taking 20+ months to complete.
5 Steps to Surrogacy in Maryland
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Initial consultation & Intended Parent Intake (1-2 months)
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Matching with the Right Surrogate (1 week-1 month)
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Medical Screening & Legal Agreements (6 months)
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Surrogate Pregnancy (10 months)
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Birth, Support and Parenthood (ongoing)
Learn more details about our surrogacy process here.
How Much Does Surrogate Cost in Maryland?
Surrogacy costs vary for each individual journey. Intended parents in Maryland can plan for estimated costs for a surrogacy journey to be $149,500+, with the exact costs depending on the specific needs for their surrogate, pregnancy and delivery. If intended parents require an egg donor, those costs would be in addition to surrogacy costs.
Your total surrogacy costs include:
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Our Agency costs
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Your surrogate fees
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Your legal and escrow fees
If you have questions about surrogacy costs, inclusions and exclusions in pricing, or timelines, please contact Giving Tree Surrogacy.
Become a Parent Through Surrogacy in Maryland
If you’ve decided to grow your family through surrogacy, the first step is scheduling a consultation with us. This is your chance to share your story, ask questions, and see if the team is the right fit for your journey.
At Giving Tree Surrogacy, we offer complimentary consultations for intended parents who are emotionally and financially ready to begin within the next 12 months. These private meetings provide guidance on the surrogacy process, expected costs, and how to connect with a surrogate.
Ready to start your surrogacy journey in Maryland?
Connect with our team today and take the first step toward bringing your baby home.
Surrogacy in Maryland for Surrogates
Becoming a surrogate is one of the most meaningful ways to help another family while experiencing a life-changing journey yourself.
Surrogates in Maryland are generous, compassionate, and strong women who want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, surrogacy may be the perfect path.
Becoming a Surrogate in Maryland
Women who become surrogates are often mothers who loved being pregnant and want to give that joy to someone else. To qualify in Maryland, surrogates typically must:
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Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
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Be between 21–38 years old
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Have had at least one prior healthy pregnancy (maximum five), with no major complications
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Had no more than two C-sections
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Have a BMI under 32.
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Not be currently using tobacco or recreational drugs, or taking depression/anxiety medications.
These requirements are in place to protect your health and ensure the best possible outcome for everyone involved.
Surrogacy Laws for Surrogates in Maryland
Maryland is a very surrogacy-friendly state for surrogates! Women can expect:
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Gestational surrogacy agreements are enforceable under contract law.
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Pre-birth orders ensure surrogates are not recognized as legal parents once intended parents’ rights are established.
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Independent legal representation is highly recommended to protect surrogates’ interests throughout the process.
Surrogates in Maryland can move forward with confidence that their rights are protected.
The Surrogacy Process in Maryland
The surrogate process from start to finish can take about 18-20 months, but the exact timing depends on your individual circumstances. Your surrogacy journey typically follows these key milestones: 1. Application & Initial Consultation (1-2 months) 2. Psychological Pre-Screening (1-3 weeks) 3. Matching with Intended Parents (1-3 months) 4. Medical Screening (1-2 months) 5. Legal Agreements (1-2 months) 6. IVF Preparation & Embryo Transfer (1-2 months) 7. Pregnancy (10 months) 8. Delivery & Post-Birth Support (1-2 months) Each stage is supported by our team so you always know what to expect.
Surrogate Pay in Maryland
First-time surrogates can earn up to $92,000, and experienced surrogates can earn up to $115,000. Giving Tree has some of the highest surrogate pay in the industry. Surrogates can earn some of the highest compensation when they work with us. Women who become surrogates in Maryland receive compensation as well as additional benefits.
Support & Benefits
Surrogacy is more than financial—it’s emotional, physical, and deeply personal. At Giving Tree Surrogacy, we honor your commitment with: - Competitive compensation packages - Wellness care packages at different milestones - Access to licensed mental health professionals - Surrogate Sister mentorship program - Peer support groups and ongoing community
