North Carolina
- "Tar Heel State"
- Does CSP accept Surrogate Mothers who reside in this state?
- Yes.
- Does CSP accept Intended Parents who reside in this state?
- Yes.
- Is it legal for Intended Parents who are residents in this state to participate
in surrogacy?
- Yes.
- Has CSP helped Intended Parents who reside in this state finalize their parental
rights?
- Yes.
- If a surrogate mother delivers in this state, can the Intended Parents have
their names on their child's birth certificate?
- Yes.
For Intended Parents who are using the Intended Father’s sperm and the Intended Mother’s eggs, both names will be placed on the birth certificate. For Intended Parents using the Intended Father’s sperm and donor eggs, the Intended Father can have name on birth certificate through paternity action. Step-Parent Adoption to amend birth certificate is required for Intended Mother once Intended Parents return home.
- Can a same-sex couple legally do surrogacy?
- Yes.
But depends on judge
Counselors for this state:
- Barbara Cohen, LCSW-C
- Hilary Hanafin, Ph.D.
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legal advice. Please note that the state laws regarding surrogacy frequently
change and vary from county to county. The attorneys of VorzimerMasserman are
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