District of Columbia Surrogacy Law Overview

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  1. Does CSP accept Surrogate Mothers who reside in this state?
     - Yes.

  2. Does CSP accept Intended Parents who reside in this state?
     - Yes.

  3. Is it legal for Intended Parents who are residents in this state to participate in surrogacy?
     - Yes.   

  4. Has CSP helped Intended Parents who reside in this state finalize their parental rights?
     - Yes.   

  5. If a surrogate mother delivers in this state, can the Intended Parents have their names on their child's birth certificate?
     - Yes.  Washington D.C. permits all forms of surrogacy. Presence of an egg donor, sperm donor or embryo donor does not matter. Singles, married, unmarried and same-sex all entitled to a pre-birth order. Traditional surrogacy permitted as well. 

  6. Can a same-sex couple legally do surrogacy?
     - Yes.     


VorzimerMasserman Disclaimer: This is a summary for informational use only and should not be relied upon for legal advice. Please note that the state laws regarding surrogacy frequently change and vary from county to county. The attorneys of VorzimerMasserman are only licensed in California. VorzimerMasserman shall not be responsible for any liability associated with this list.