‎‎Surrogacy in Illinois

How do I become a surrogate in Illinois?

Becoming a surrogate in Illinois is a deeply rewarding experience that allows you to help intended parents build their families while enjoying benefits like generous compensation and emotional fulfillment. Surrogates must meet certain qualifications, including:

• Being 21–43 years old
• Having at least one healthy pregnancy
• Maintaining excellent physical and mental health

These requirements help ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone involved.

How do I find a surrogate in Illinois?

Finding the right gestational surrogate is one of the most important steps in your surrogacy journey, and Fertility Source Companies is here to guide you every step of the way. From understanding your family-building goals to matching you with a qualified surrogate who aligns with your priorities, our expert team ensures a seamless and supportive experience.

How Surrogates Are Screened in Illinois
At Fertility Source Companies, we conduct thorough screenings to ensure every surrogate meets the highest standards for physical, mental, and emotional readiness. Our screening process includes:

• A thorough medical history review performed by an on-staff registered nurse
• Psychological and medical evaluations
• Criminal background checks
• A commitment assessment

How Matching Works
Once surrogates pass the rigorous screening process, our team works closely with you to find the best match. We prioritize your preferences and goals, considering factors such as shared values, location, and communication style. Intended parents have the opportunity to review detailed profiles of potential surrogates and meet with candidates to ensure mutual compatibility.

Our personalized approach ensures that your match is more than a practical arrangement – it’s the foundation for a successful surrogacy journey and a meaningful connection with your surrogate.

What are the surrogacy laws in Illinois?

The Illinois Gestational Surrogacy Act establishes clear guidelines for gestational surrogacy agreements in the state. It defines a gestational surrogate as a woman who carries a child conceived through in vitro fertilization, using gametes from at least one intended parent, with no genetic link to herself. To qualify, surrogates must:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Have given birth to at least one child
• Undergo medical and mental health evaluations

Intended parents are required to contribute at least one gamete to the embryo and provide a medical affidavit confirming the need for surrogacy. If both the egg and sperm come from donors, additional legal steps, such as adoption, may be necessary to establish parental rights. Both parties must have independent legal counsel and execute a written agreement before any medical procedures begin. The Act ensures that intended parents are recognized as the legal parents immediately upon the child's birth, provided all statutory requirements are met.

While Fertility Source Companies doesn’t give legal advice, we are here to support you and point you in the right direction, with available legal resources to ensure a successful surrogacy journey.