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Surrogacy in Washington:
For Parents and Surrogates
Washington is among the most progressive and surrogacy-friendly states in the U.S., offering a clear and inclusive legal framework for both intended parents and gestational surrogates. The state fully recognizes and regulates compensated gestational surrogacy, ensuring that all parties—domestic and international—can build families safely, transparently, and with full legal protection. Giving Tree Surrogacy has been supporting intended parents and surrogates in Washington on their surrogacy journeys for over 10 years.
Surrogacy in Washington:
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 Washington 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 Washington 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 3-6 months - 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.
FIXED COST PROGRAM
A smarter and faster path to family building. Our Family Forward Guarantee™ Program offers intended parents: the shortest match time, plus financial protection (a fixed cost) AND an agency fee refund baby guarantee.
Intended Parents We Support in Washington
Every path to parenthood deserves support. That’s why we proudly serve a diverse community of intended parents in Washington, 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.
Surrogacy Laws in Washington
Washington is among the most progressive and surrogacy-friendly states in the U.S., offering a clear and inclusive legal framework for both intended parents and gestational surrogates. Under Washington law, both gestational and genetic surrogacy arrangements are recognized, though gestational surrogacy is most common. The law allows compensated agreements, provided they meet specific statutory requirements designed to protect everyone involved. These include independent legal representation for both parties, medical and psychological evaluations, and a written contract executed before any embryo transfer occurs.
Once the agreement is validated and pregnancy is established, intended parents may petition the court for a pre-birth parentage order, which confirms them as the child’s legal parents and directs the Washington Department of Health to issue a birth certificate naming them accordingly. This process is available to married and unmarried couples, single individuals, and LGBTQIA+ families, reflecting the state’s inclusive approach to family building.
Washington’s surrogacy law emphasizes ethical standards and mutual consent, ensuring that surrogates, intended parents, and children are all protected under a single, well-defined system.
At Giving Tree Surrogacy, we work hand in hand with experienced reproductive law attorneys throughout Washington to ensure every surrogacy journey follows the state’s legal requirements while remaining personal, transparent, and emotionally supported.
The Surrogacy Process in Washington
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 Washington
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Initial consultation & Intended Parent Intake (1-2 months)
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Matching with the Right Surrogate (3-6 months)
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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 Surrogacy Cost in Washington?
Giving Tree offers 3 tiers of pricing for their Surrogacy Program. Because every journey is unique, our cost programs reflect the different needs and desires of our intended parents.
Choose from three (3) surrogacy program options:
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Family Forward Guarantee™ Fixed Cost Program
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Standard Surrogacy Program
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M.A.P.L.E. Program
Learn more about our programs and costs.
If intended parents require an egg donor, our 3-Step Family Forward Concierge Egg Donation & Surrogacy Program is the best fit.
Become a Parent Through Surrogacy in Washington
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 Washington?
Connect with our team today and take the first step toward bringing your baby home.
Surrogacy in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington
Women who become surrogates are often mothers who loved being pregnant and want to give that joy to someone else. To qualify in Washington, 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 Washington
Washington law protects surrogates under the Uniform Parentage Act:
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Gestational surrogacy agreements are valid and enforceable.
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Traditional surrogacy is permitted but may require termination of parental rights or adoption to finalize intended parents’ rights.
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Compensation is legal and clearly supported under statute.
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Independent legal representation is mandatory for surrogates, paid for by the intended parents.
Women in Washington can enter into surrogacy contracts and feel confident and safe helping families with the support of Giving Tree Surrogacy.
The Surrogacy Process in Washington
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 (3-6 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 Washington
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 Washington 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
