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Surrogacy Agencies in California

Compare 170 surrogacy agencies with offices in California, backed by 76 reviews from intended parents and surrogates. Most are based in Los Angeles, Irvine and San Diego. The highest-rated right now are The Genesis Group, The Fertility Agency and GSHC Surrogacy Agency.

California is widely considered the most surrogacy-friendly state in the US. Compensated gestational surrogacy is expressly legal under Family Code §7960–7962, and intended parents, whether married or single and regardless of sexual orientation or genetic connection, can establish parentage before birth through a pre-birth order, so their names go on the birth certificate from day one. Both parties must have independent legal counsel and a written agreement signed before any embryo transfer, and recent law (AB 1217) adds escrow protections for surrogate compensation. This legal certainty is why many of the country's largest agencies are headquartered here.

Last updated September 2026 · Source: California Family Code §7960

Surrogacy agencies in Southern California151 agencies

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Surrogacy agencies in Northern California16 agencies

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Frequently asked questions

Is surrogacy legal in California?

California is widely considered the most surrogacy-friendly state in the US. Compensated gestational surrogacy is expressly legal under Family Code §7960–7962, and intended parents, whether married or single and regardless of sexual orientation or genetic connection, can establish parentage before birth through a pre-birth order, so their names go on the birth certificate from day one.

How many surrogacy agencies are in California?

170 agencies listed on Surrogacy Network have at least one office in California, spread across 65 cities. Some are headquartered here; others serve California from a satellite office.

Which California surrogacy agency is best?

There is no single best agency for everyone. It depends on your budget, timeline, and the kind of support you want. The list above is ordered by review rating, so start with the highest-rated agencies, read their reviews from real parents and surrogates, and compare a shortlist side by side.

How much does surrogacy cost in California?

A full gestational surrogacy journey in the US generally runs well into six figures once agency fees, surrogate compensation, medical, and legal costs are combined, and California is typically at the higher end. Exact figures vary by agency; many list their fees on their profile pages above.

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