How to Vet a Surrogacy Agency: Escrow, Screening, Contracts
A checklist for intended parents to evaluate surrogacy agencies. Covers escrow practices, surrogate and intended parent screening standards, contract transparency, fee disclosure, and red flags.
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Choosing a surrogacy agency is one of the most consequential decisions in your journey. This guide provides a framework for evaluating agencies based on verifiable practices. It is not legal advice; have an independent attorney review all agreements.
Source for screening standards: American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), "Recommendations for practices using gestational carriers: a committee opinion", Fertility and Sterility 2022;118(1):65-74 (checked 2026-11-01). ASRM practice documents: https://www.asrm.org/practice-guidance/practice-documents/