# Escrow, screening and contracts

Lesson 3 of [Compare surrogacy agencies with a checklist](https://surrogacyagencies.fyi/academy/compare-surrogacy-agencies.md), 16 minutes.

This lesson covers three topics to check closely: escrow, screening and contracts. Escrow Escrow means that a third party holds money until agreed events happen. Ask these questions: - Who holds the funds? Is the holder independent of the agency? - Can I read the escrow agreement before I fund it? -…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how Compare surrogacy agencies with a checklist works](https://surrogacyagencies.fyi/academy/compare-surrogacy-agencies.md).

Also on the [web page](https://surrogacyagencies.fyi/academy/compare-surrogacy-agencies/escrow-screening-and-contracts).