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Surrogacy in New Jersey:
For Parents and Surrogates
New Jersey is one of the most surrogacy-friendly states in the United States. The state has provided a well-defined legal framework that recognizes and enforces gestational surrogacy agreements, ensuring a safe, transparent, and equitable process for intended parents and surrogates. Our team at Giving Tree can help navigate the legal landscape and can make your path to parenthood as smooth as possible in New Jersey.
Surrogacy in New Jersey:
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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey
Every path to parenthood deserves support. That’s why we proudly serve a diverse community of intended parents in New Jersey, 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.
New Jersey Surrogacy Laws
New Jersey is one of the most progressive and surrogacy-friendly states in the U.S., offering clear and comprehensive protections for both intended parents and gestational carriers. Since the New Jersey Gestational Carrier Agreement Act took effect in 2018, the state has provided a well-defined legal framework that recognizes and enforces gestational surrogacy agreements, ensuring a safe, transparent, and equitable process for everyone involved.
Under this law, married, unmarried, single, and LGBTQIA+ intended parents—including international families—can pursue surrogacy in New Jersey with confidence. The statute requires that all gestational carrier agreements be in writing, executed before medical procedures, and that each party has independent legal counsel. Both the intended parents and the gestational carrier must also undergo medical and mental health evaluations before entering into the agreement.
New Jersey courts routinely grant pre-birth parentage orders, confirming the intended parents as the legal parents before delivery. This ensures that their names appear directly on the child’s birth certificate, eliminating the need for post-birth adoption or additional legal steps. These parentage orders are recognized statewide, creating a predictable and secure legal process that allows intended parents to focus on preparing for their baby’s arrival.
The law also prohibits traditional surrogacy—where the surrogate is genetically related to the child—reinforcing the state’s commitment to ethical and medically sound practices. Gestational surrogacy, however, is fully protected and clearly defined, offering intended parents a strong sense of security and trust throughout their journey.
At Giving Tree Surrogacy, we work hand in hand with experienced New Jersey reproductive law attorneys to ensure that every agreement meets all legal requirements and reflects the best interests of both intended parents and surrogates. Our team provides personalized guidance and emotional support, helping families navigate each step of the process with confidence and compassion.
The Surrogacy Process in New Jersey
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 New Jersey
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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 New Jersey?
Surrogacy costs vary for each individual journey. Intended parents in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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 New Jersey?
Connect with our team today and take the first step toward bringing your baby home.
Surrogacy in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey
Women who become surrogates are often mothers who loved being pregnant and want to give that joy to someone else. To qualify in New Jersey, 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 New Jersey
New Jersey law provides surrogates with strong legal protections:
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Gestational surrogacy contracts are enforceable if statutory requirements are met.
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Surrogates are not recognized as legal parents once a parentage order is granted.
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Compensation for surrogacy is legal.
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Independent legal representation is required to ensure surrogates’ rights are fully protected.
New Jersey is a great state for women who wish to become surrogates.
The Surrogacy Process in New Jersey
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 New Jersey
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 New Jersey 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
