# Get a written cost breakdown

Lesson 2 of [Compare surrogacy agencies with a checklist](https://surrogacyagencies.fyi/academy/compare-surrogacy-agencies.md), 12 minutes.

A listing says little about what you will pay. Ask every agency for a written, line-item cost estimate for the same scope. Compare the parts separately The site's guide on vetting an agency names these parts. Compare each one on its own: - Agency fees. - Surrogate compensation and reimbursements. -…

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