Also known as the “Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Memphis can be the origin of someone’s future family when you become a surrogate.
In Memphis, you can make $50,000 - $110,000+ for bridging the gap for intended parents between wanting to have a baby to holding their newborn in their arms.
We recognize the impact of this life-changing decision which is why we strive to be the highest-paying surrogacy agency in Memphis. Fill out our online form to learn your surrogate pay rate.
Determine Your Surrogate Pay Rate
As a surrogate, of course you want the highest surrogate pay possible. You’re taking time out of your own life to change someone else’s by helping them have the baby they’ve fought for. You deserve to work with the surrogacy agency that pays the most. Our experienced surrogates can make $60,000 - $110,000+. Your awareness of how the process works and enthusiasm for helping others become parents are valuable and we want to provide you with the compensation that makes you feel seen as the hero you are. Only you can decide if surrogacy is right for your situation. But if you have chosen surrogacy, here are five general steps on how to become a paid surrogate in Memphis: Our application process can be completed with ease. You can contact us online; our surrogate application form takes just a few minutes to complete. Our screening process prioritizes your well-being, ensuring mental and financial readiness. Our screening process is designed to be quick and easy while ensuring you are emotionally and physically ready for the surrogacy process. You’re making an incredible commitment of your time already by becoming a surrogate, the last thing you need is a slow-moving screening process. We value your time and have made the process as straightforward as possible. Finding the right intended parents is one the most important parts of your surrogacy journey. We’ll help you find the perfect match by: Surrogacy is a journey that you and the intended parents are undertaking together. Even if you have a great relationship with them, a legal contract is a requirement to ensure that both parties’ rights and interests are safeguarded. Your legal contract will set guidelines for the surrogacy journey and establishes your compensation rate. Throughout our decades working with surrogacy, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of fertility clinics and hospitals you can utilize for the medical side of your surrogacy journey. During the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process, an embryo will be created from the genetic material of the intended parents or a donor. The embryo will be transferred to your uterus when you’re at a point in your cycle that is optimal for implantation. Once the IVF process has been completed and a pregnancy is confirmed, you’ll start to receive the surrogate compensation agreed upon in your surrogacy contract. You deserve the best surrogate compensation package possible, and that will only be reinforced when you see the dreams of the intended parents come to life and you know you made that possible. Your families will always be intertwined because of the loving decision you made to pursue surrogacy. Contact us online to get more free information about the steps you can take to get paid to be a surrogate in Memphis.The Highest-Paying Surrogacy Agencies in Memphis
Agency Compensation Range (in USD) American Surrogacy $50,000 - $110,000+ Southern Surrogacy $38,000-$50,000 Circle Surrogacy $35,000-$50,000 Get the Support You Deserve
How to Become a Paid Surrogate in Memphis [5 Steps]
Step 1: Apply Today
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Step 2: Our Screening Process
Step 3: Find the Best Intended Parents
Step 4: Become Pregnant and Start Getting Paid
Step 5: Give the Gift of Parenthood
What You Can Gain with Our Surrogacy Program
Beyond the best surrogate pay in Memphis, you’ll get the emotional benefits of choosing surrogacy too. Those benefits include:
- A sense of purpose
- The joy of pregnancy
- Learning more about yourself
Other Things to Know About Becoming a Surrogate in Memphis
Surrogacy Laws and Legal Professionals
There are no laws that regulate compensated surrogacy in Memphis, or Tennessee in general. Compensated surrogacy in Tennessee is allowed.
But the surrogacy process itself can come with legal questions that you need help answering as traditional surrogacies and surrogacies with donated embryos are not recommended. Although there are no surrogacy laws that “expressly authorize the surrogate birth process,” surrogacy is defined as two separate situations when it comes gestational and traditional.
We’ll connect you with a surrogacy attorney from our network or you can check out this surrogacy attorney in Tennessee:
- Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, P.C. (East Memphis): A multi-faceted law firm that practices family law, Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, P.C. is a member of The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, a recognition reserved for distinguished law practices that have achieved the AV rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, its highest rating.
- TN Baby Law (Murfreesboro): TN Baby Law is devoted to helping form families through assisted reproductive technologies. Tennessee has limited case law and very few statutes on assisted reproduction. Julia Tate-Keith and Caitlin Adgent devote their practice to serving the needs of families. They assist people forming families through surrogacy and people who are seeking to help others as surrogates and egg donors.
Surrogacy Medical Professionals in Memphis
If you’re pursuing surrogacy you’ll want the best, experienced medical professionals. We can help you find the services you need, from fertility clinics to hospitals, that are close by and will be there for every step of your surrogacy medical process:
Fertility Clinics
- Fertility Associates of Memphis (East Memphis): Fertility Associates of Memphis was ranked in the top 50 in the U.S. by Newsweek Magazine for America’s Best Fertility Clinics of 2023.
- Tennessee Fertility Institute (Nashville, Franklin): Tennessee Fertility Institute offers comprehensive fertility care, whether it’s their College of American Physicians accredited andrology and embryology laboratories in Franklin or their Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment certified laboratory in Nashville.
Hospitals
- Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women (East Memphis): Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women is the regional referral center for high-risk pregnancies. They are a member of the Council of Women’s and Infant Specialty hospitals and benchmark quality initiatives with the largest delivery centers in the nation. Their education on severe hypertension in pregnancy is used by TIPQC, Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care, as a resource for all Tennessee hospitals.
- Regional One Health (Medical District, Germantown): In 2021 Regional One Health was named by Newsweek Magazine as one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals of 2021.
- Methodist South Hospital (Whitehaven): Methodist South Hospital holds The Leapfrog Group’s highest safety score, and Leapfrog/Money.com included them in their list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
FAQs About Surrogate Compensation in Memphis
Why Should Surrogate Mothers Be Paid?
Being a surrogate requires an immense amount of commitment and effort. That commitment and effort deserve to be compensated for the life-changing opportunity of parenthood that you’re giving to the intended parents.
Do I Need Surrogate Insurance in Memphis?
No you do not need special insurance when it comes to surrogacy in Memphis. If your insurance provider does not cover part of, or all, of your surrogacy expenses, we’ll help you find one in our vast network of providers that can.
How Much Do Surrogates Get Paid Monthly?
Your surrogate pay will be paid out in 10 monthly installments. You will begin receiving your monthly payments once your surrogacy contract has been signed. That surrogacy contract will determine what your surrogate compensation package will look like.
If you are earning $60,000, then you will receive monthly payments of $6,000 once your pregnancy is confirmed.
Do Surrogates Get Maternity Leave in Memphis?
Yes, surrogates get maternity leave in Memphis. The Family Medical Leave Act allows you to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off due to pregnancy and Tennessee has its own laws with Paid Family Leave.
Paid maternity leave isn’t always offered by employers but if that’s the case with your situation, we’ll reimburse you for any lost wages.
Do Surrogates Have to Pay Taxes in Memphis?
Since surrogate compensation is essentially your salary for the amazing service you’re providing, it could be taxed at the federal level if you receive a 1099 form. You should keep an eye out for the 1099 form during tax season from the escrow service we work with but we also recommend working with a local tax accountant.
Just because you don’t receive a 1099 doesn’t mean your compensation is tax-free. It is essential to consult with a qualified tax professional or financial advisor regarding your specific situation.
Do Surrogates Get Paid if They Miscarry?
Yes, surrogates get paid if they miscarry. What happens next will be determined by your surrogacy contract but when it comes to your surrogate pay, you will receive payments up until the miscarriage occurs.
If you and the intended parents decide to try again, you will begin receiving payments once your pregnancy is confirmed.