Becoming a surrogate in Norfolk means you can earn $50,000 - $110,000+ in surrogate compensation. Parenthood may be a puzzle that the intended parents you choose haven’t been able to solve for whatever reason. You can be the missing piece.
Contact us today to learn about our comprehensive surrogate compensation package in Norfolk.
Determine Your Surrogate Pay
How to Become a Paid Surrogate in Norfolk
To get paid to be a surrogate in Norfolk, these five steps can give you a good look at what the process will look like:
- Step 1: Complete our short application.
- Step 2: Complete our safe, efficient screening process.
- Step 3: Find the best intended parents and draft a surrogacy contract.
- Step 4: Complete the embryo transfer and start getting paid.
- Step 5: Give the gift of parenthood.
What You Can Gain with Our Surrogacy Program
As a surrogate, you get more than just the best pay and the opportunity to make dreams come true. The emotional benefits that come with it offer you the chance to grow too.
- Learning more about yourself
- A sense of purpose
- The chance to form lasting bonds
Intended parents share the importance of connecting with your surrogacy agency.How to Choose the Best Agency
Other Things to Know About Becoming a Surrogate in Norfolk
Surrogacy Laws and Legal Professionals
Surrogacy is practiced, but there are potential legal hurdles you need to be aware of in Virginia. It’s considered a “yellow light” state because results may be inconsistent.
The Status of Child of Assisted Conception allows gestational surrogacy, but only for intended parents who are a married couple or unmarried individual.
When it comes to compensation, contracts are enforceable but base pay and lost wages are not allowable expenses. Medical and ancillary expenses such as reasonable costs for housing and other pregnancy-related living expenses are allowed.
Parentage rights are established through two ways, a court-approved model or the non-court-approved model.
Here are some local attorneys you can contact about surrogacy in Virginia:
- Alperin Law (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Newport News): Attorney Lindsay Frederick is well-versed and experienced in assisted reproductive law and gestational carrier agreements.
- Ernest Law Group PLC (Virginia Beach): Owner and attorney Anna Ernest is among a few attorneys in the country practicing in the area of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). She counsels couples and individuals on the legal issues involved in utilizing ART before drafting a contract that meets their specific and unique needs.
- Quinn Law Centers (Richmond): Colleen Marea Quinn, ESQ. practices adoption and surrogacy law. She is a Fellow and 2016-17 President of the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA).
Your Surrogacy Medical Professionals in Anaheim
Having the right medical professionals for your surrogacy journey is critical. You can ask us about our network of experienced medical professionals or you can check out these other local options in Norfolk too.
Fertility Clinics
- Shady Grove Fertility (Norfolk): With over 30 years of experience addressing infertility and over 100,000 babies born as a result of their work, their fertility specialists perform basic and advanced treatment cycles. They have success rates continuously above the national average and high-risk, high-order multiple births (<1%) among the lowest in the nation.
- Source Fertility (Norfolk): Jennifer Surjana, DACM, L.Ac. is a nationally board-certified Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor specializing in reproductive health and Tarita Pakrashi, MD, MPH is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist. It’s the lone holistic fertility clinic in Hampton Roads.
- CNY Fertility Norfolk (Norfolk): CNY Fertility realized early on cost was a significant barrier. They remain one of the nation’s most affordable clinics while offering in-house financing.
- Procreate Fertility Center (Chesapeake): Procreate Fertility Center of Virginia’s laboratory is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
Hospitals
- Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Family Maternity Center (Norfolk): Sentara Norfolk’s Maternity Center has the area's only dedicated high-risk antepartum unit. Their maternity center is staffed around the clock by board-certified neonatologists for babies who need a higher level of care.
- Sentara Leigh Hospital (Norfolk): The Maternity Center at Sentara Leigh Hospital has 24-hour coverage by board-certified pediatricians and anesthesiologists. It was also named a U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital for Maternity Care (2022-23)
- Chesapeake Regional Healthcare - The Birthplace (Chesapeake): Regional Gynecology & Obstetrics is a 5-star recipient for 2023 for vaginal and C-section deliveries by Healthgrades. They also earned an Excellence award for their labor and delivery experience.
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FAQs About Surrogate Compensation in Norfolk
Is Virginia A Surrogate-Friendly State?
Virginia is somewhat surrogate-friendly. Surrogacy is practiced but there are legal aspects that you need to consider here that some other states don’t. Gestational surrogacy, for example, is permitted but intended parents must be a married couple or an unmarried individual.
Do Surrogates Have to Pay Taxes in Norfolk?
Yes, surrogates have to pay taxes in Norfolk. As a surrogate, the pay you receive is compensation for a valuable service. That money can be taxed.
If you receive a 1099 form from the third-party escrow service we work with, then you’ll know for sure that you have to pay taxes on it.
But even if you do not receive a 1099 form, that doesn’t mean the income is tax-free. You should speak to a local tax professional to make sure you pay all the necessary taxes.
Is Paid Surrogacy Illegal in Virginia?
No. Paid surrogacy is legal in Virginia. But it comes with certain stipulations. Surrogates can only be reimbursed for medical bills and other reasonable living expenses during their pregnancy journey. Direct payments are and remain illegal for surrogates in Virginia.
Do Surrogates Get Paid Monthly?
Surrogates do get paid monthly. But the amount of pay is specific to each surrogate. That’s because experience with surrogacy, where the surrogate lives and how much the surrogate currently makes all factor into how much they are paid monthly.
How Much Do Surrogates Make for Twins?
You can make $10,000 for carrying twins when you work with us.
We do not pay our surrogates per baby they are carrying. We pay them for the energy, dedication and care they’re committing to when they become a surrogate. We pay $5,000 per multiple because we know that there are added physical and emotional stresses that can come with carrying twins.
Do Surrogates Get Maternity Leave in Norfolk?
As a surrogate, you do get maternity leave in Norfolk. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles you to 12 weeks of unpaid leave.
Do Surrogates Get Paid if They Miscarry?
Surrogates do get paid if they miscarry. As a surrogate, you are only paid for the time you are pregnant, so if a miscarriage occurs four months into the journey, you will only be paid for four months.
The contract you have with the intended parents will determine what happens next, but if the decision is made to try again, and then your pregnancy must be confirmed before those payments can resume.