How long does the surrogacy process take in California?

The entire surrogacy journey typically takes 12-18 months from initial consultation to birth, depending on various factors including matching time and medical procedures.

What are the California surrogacy requirements to become a surrogate?

To become a surrogate in California, you must be between 21-40 years old, have had at least one successful pregnancy, maintain a healthy BMI, be a non-smoker, and live in a stable environment.

How much does surrogacy cost in California?

Total surrogacy journey costs typically range from $150,000 to $230,000+, including agency fees ($42,500), surrogate compensation, medical expenses, legal fees, insurance, and escrow. Every dollar is accounted for before you commit.

How much compensation do surrogates receive?

At On Fertility Ground, surrogates set their own base compensation rate — your worth, your choice. We never negotiate your rate down. Additional benefits include maternity clothing ($750-$1,000), monthly expense allowance ($250/month), embryo transfer fees, and more.

Intended Parents

Can Single People Use a Surrogate? Everything You Need to Know

March 12, 2026 · 7 min read · On Fertility Ground Surrogacy

Single parents by choice are one of the fastest-growing demographics in surrogacy — and a constituency OFG is proud to serve.

Legal Rights in California

California law treats single intended parents identically to couples. Pre-Birth Orders, parentage rights, and legal protections apply equally.

The Process

The surrogacy process for single parents is functionally the same as for couples — with one additional consideration: you will likely need both an egg or sperm donor and a gestational surrogate.

Donor Options

Known donor: Someone you know who agrees to provide gametes
Anonymous donor: Selected through a donor bank or agency
Directed donor: A friend or family member who donates specifically for your journey

At OFG

Single intended parents receive the same consultation, the same matching attention, the same case management, and the same support as any couple. Your coordinator understands that your journey may feel lonelier at times — and is trained to provide the extra check-ins and encouragement that matter.

From Our Founder

Bree — Founder & CEO, On Fertility Ground

Single parents by choice are a constituency I care about deeply. The decision to build a family on your own — to say "I do not need to wait for the traditional path to become a parent" — takes courage that I genuinely admire.

At OFG, single parents are not a special case. You are a core part of our program. Your coordinator will know your story, your concerns, and your name — because you deserve the same personalized attention as anyone else walking through our doors.

— Bree | info@onfertilityground.com

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Whether you're considering surrogacy as a surrogate or an intended parent, we're here to answer every question personally.

Become a Surrogate Intended Parent Inquiry

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