Surrogacy in Florida
Become a surrogate in Florida.
First-time surrogates in Florida receive base compensation of $55,000 to $62,000 with Angel Heart Surrogacy, paid from an independent escrow account that is funded before you begin. You choose the family, and you have your own attorney.
Key facts for Florida surrogates
- First journey
- $55,000 – $62,000
- Experienced
- $60,000 – $72,000
- Florida law
- Permitted, with conditions
- Pre-birth parentage
- Usually after birth
Florida law
What the law in Florida means for you.
Florida statute governs gestational surrogacy and favors married intended parents, with parentage usually confirmed shortly after the birth.
Governing law: Fla. Stat. § 742.15.
Full guide to surrogacy law in FloridaRequirements
Who can apply.
- You are 21 to 42 and live in Florida
- You've had at least one healthy, full-term pregnancy, and you're raising your child
- No more than 5 deliveries and 3 cesareans
- A BMI between 18.5 and 32
- No nicotine, vaping or drugs
- A U.S. citizen or permanent resident
On top of base pay
What else is paid for.
Monthly allowance$250 a month
From contract signing to delivery, for everyday incidentals.
Medication start$750
When you begin your cycle medications.
Embryo transfer$1,500
Paid for each transfer, including any that do not result in pregnancy.
Maternity clothing$1,000
At 12 weeks, or $1,500 for twins.
Twins$7,500
Added to base compensation if you carry twins.
C-section$3,500
If your delivery is by cesarean.
Lost wagesReimbursed
For you and your partner, for appointments, bed rest and recovery.
Childcare and housekeepingReimbursed
For appointments, bed rest, and six weeks after delivery.
TravelPaid
Mileage, flights, hotels and meals for every medical trip.
Questions
Surrogacy in Florida: common questions.
Is surrogacy legal in Florida?
Florida statute governs gestational surrogacy and favors married intended parents, with parentage usually confirmed shortly after the birth. Angel Heart Surrogacy accepts surrogates who live in Florida.
How much do surrogates make in Florida?
With Angel Heart Surrogacy, first-time surrogates in Florida receive base compensation of $55,000 to $62,000, and experienced surrogates $60,000 to $72,000. A monthly allowance, milestone payments, lost wages, childcare and travel are paid on top, from an independent escrow account.
Will I have to travel outside Florida?
Usually only for a few appointments at the intended parents' fertility clinic before about ten weeks of pregnancy. Your travel, meals, childcare and lost wages for those trips are paid. After that, you see your own obstetrician close to home.
Who will my attorney be?
You choose your own attorney, licensed in Florida and experienced in surrogacy, and the intended parents pay for them. Your attorney represents only you.
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