What we do not offer
We do not arrange, recruit or pay surrogates, and we do not sell surrogacy packages. Commercial surrogacy and sex selection are criminal offences in India.
Who can be intending parents
| Condition | Married couple | Widow or divorced woman |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian | Indian |
| Age | Wife 23–50, husband 26–55 | 35–45 |
| Medical need | Certified by a District Medical Board | Certified by a District Medical Board |
| Existing child | No surviving child, except a child with a serious disability or life-threatening illness | Not applicable |
| Gametes | At least one gamete from the couple; donor egg or sperm only if certified as medically needed | Her own eggs with donor sperm |
Medical reasons that may qualify
- No uterus, or a uterus that cannot carry a pregnancy
- Repeated IVF failure despite good-quality embryos
- Repeated pregnancy loss without a treatable cause
- A medical illness that makes pregnancy life-threatening for the woman
Many couples who think they need surrogacy can still conceive with IVF after a proper assessment. The consultation starts by checking that.
Who can be a surrogate
- An ever-married woman aged 25 to 35 who has a child of her own
- She can be a surrogate only once in her life
- Medically and psychologically fit, as certified by a doctor
- She does not need to be a relative, and cannot provide her own eggs
- She receives medical and prescribed expenses (such as loss of wages) and insurance cover only; any other payment is illegal
The legal process
- Medical assessmentOur doctor reviews your history and reports and documents the medical indication.
- Certificate of essentialityA District Medical Board certifies the medical need, and donor gametes if needed.
- Parentage and custody orderA Magistrate's court passes an order on parentage and custody of the child.
- Insurance for the surrogateThe intending parents buy insurance cover for the surrogate for 36 months.
- Eligibility certificatesThe appropriate authority issues eligibility certificates for the intending parents and the surrogate.
- Treatment at a registered clinicIVF to create embryos and embryo transfer, with up to three transfer attempts with the same surrogate.
The process and paperwork vary by state authority. Take advice from an advocate experienced in surrogacy law before you start.
What surrogacy costs consist of
Under the Act, the costs are medical and legal only:
- IVF treatment to create embryos (stimulation, egg collection, lab work, freezing)
- Embryo transfers and monitoring of the surrogate
- The surrogate's medical expenses during pregnancy and delivery
- Insurance cover for the surrogate for 36 months
- Legal and certification costs
Your medical costs depend on your reports. We share an itemised estimate after the consultation.
Read more on surrogacy in India
Recent legal changes
- February 2024: the Surrogacy Rules were amended to allow donor eggs or sperm when a medical board certifies the need (Gazette notification).
- 9 October 2025: the Supreme Court held in Arun Muthuvel v. Union of India that the age limit does not apply to couples whose embryos were frozen before the Act came into force.
Legal information last checked on 27 October 2026. This page explains the law in general terms and is not legal advice.