Many factors determine the overall cost of surrogacy. The information below is provided to assist in your planning and does not constitute a contract. Except for our agency fees, these are estimates and can change at any time without notice. Your surrogacy arrangement may cost more or less depending on your personal circumstances.
GESTATIONAL CARRIER FEES
Gestational Carrier fees are held in an escrow account and include:
| Baseline compensation for a 1st time surrogate: paid in equal monthly installments after ultrasound confirmation of pregnancy | $25,000 – $30,000 |
| Baseline compensation for an experienced surrogate: paid in equal monthly installments after ultrasound confirmation of pregnancy | $30,000 – $35,000 |
| Embryo transfer | $500 |
| Monthly stipend for miscellaneous expenses: $200/month, estimated 15 months | $3,000 |
| Maternity clothing allowance (singleton / multiples) | $500/$750 |
| Gestational Carrier Fee Total: | $34,000 – $46,250 estimated |
| Compensation amounts are estimates. Compensation will vary based on circumstances and region. |
GESTATIONAL CARRIER AND INTENDED PARENT NON-MEDICAL SCREENING FEES
| In depth screening of Gestational Carrier and Partner (if applicable): criminal background check(s), psychological evaluation, home visit, pre-match expenses, GC travel, GC insurance, coordination of match meeting(s) and professional independent review of the Gestational Carrier’s health insurance policy. Also includes criminal background check(s) of Intended Parents. Fee is payable to Dakota Surrogacy and is due upon execution of our Agency Agreement. | |
| Non-Medical Screening Fees Total: | $3,000 estimated |
TRUST ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT FEES
| All fees not payable directly to Dakota Surrogacy are held in escrow by a licensed and independent escrow agent. The escrow agent charges a flat fee of $700 plus $10 per check issued from the account. Escrow agent processes all payments and reimbursements to your Gestational Carrier and will provide you with a monthly account statement. | |
| Escrow / Trust Account Management Fee: | $1,000 estimated |
PREGNANCY AND DELIVERY EXPENSES
| Intended Parents are responsible for all pregnancy, prenatal and delivery related medical fees not covered by insurance. Amount will vary depending on the insurance policy and medical circumstances. An average is listed below. | |
| Pregnancy and Delivery Uncovered Expenses: | $5,000 estimated |
LEGAL FEES
| Our in house attorney generally drafts all surrogate contracts for our program. Intended Parents are responsible for their attorney fees, as well as those of the Gestational Carrier. | |
| Intended Parents Legal Counsel (For contract review & negotiation contract, parentage proceedings, etc.) | $3,000 – $7,000 |
| Gestational Carrier Legal Counsel (For contract review & negotiation contract, parentage proceedings, etc.) | $3,000 – $7,000 |
| Legal Fees Total: | $4,000 – $10,000 estimated |
DAKOTA SURROGACY AGENCY FEE
| Although we work hard to keep our fee low, our comprehensive services still include everything you’ll need for a successful surrogacy journey, including: locating and fully screening outstanding Gestational Carriers, facilitating match meetings, home visits, coordinating with legal counsel, clinics and other industry professionals, and support of you and your Gestational Carrier every step of the way. | |
| First Installment, due upon execution of Agency Agreement | $5,000 |
| Second Installment, due upon execution of Surrogacy Contract | $15,000 |
| Dakota Surrogacy Agency Fee Total: | $20,000 |
Variable Expenses*
| Maternity insurance coverage | Varies |
| Gestational Carrier’s Lost Wages | Varies |
| Hotel and Meals for Transfer Bedrest | Varies |
| Disability and/or Life insurance | Varies |
| Counseling for Gestational Carrier | $1,000 |
| Multiple pregnancy – per additional fetus | $5,000 |
| Dropped or Mock Cycle | $500 |
| Cesarean section | $1,500 |
| Invasive procedure compensation – per occurrence (D&C, CVS, cerclage, etc.) | $500 |
| Lost wages, housekeeping, childcare – due to physician ordered bed rest | Varies |
| Partner’s lost wages | Varies |
| Gestational Carrier’s travel expenses | Varies |
| Breast milk – $250 per week (if agreed upon in Surrogacy Contract) | Varies |
| Fetal reduction | $750 |
| Ectopic pregnancy surgery | $1,000 |
| Labor induction due to no heartbeat or abnormalities | $2,000 |
| Loss of one or more fallopian tubes | $1,000 |
| Loss of uterus | $2,500 |
| Hysterectomy | $5,000 |
| *Dakota Surrogacy requires a $20,000 surplus deposit into escrow for variable expenses, due upon execution of your Surrogacy Contract. This deposit is fully refundable approximately three to five months after the conclusion of your surrogacy journey, minus any required variable expenses paid out. |
IVF / Clinic Medical Fees
| All costs associated with the IVF procedures or fertility clinics, including but not limited to medical testing, screening, laboratory, medications, ultrasounds, and doctor visits (whether for Intended Parents or Gestational Carrier) are in addition to this fee structure and will be paid directly to your doctor and/or clinic. Please contact your clinic for a complete listing of additional costs. We will be happy to assist you in obtaining your clinic’s fees for your Gestational Carrier’s medical appointments and procedures, as well as referring you to an Egg/Sperm Donor agency. | |
| DISCLAIMER: The information in this fee structure is meant to assist you in planning your surrogacy and is only an estimate. There are many factors that determine the overall cost of a surrogacy. Yours may cost more or less depending on your circumstances. These amounts are subject to change without notice. |