Surrogacy law by state
Surrogacy in Arizona
Arizona law declares surrogate parentage contracts unenforceable, though gestational surrogacy is practiced and courts have recognized genetic parents. Many parents choose a birth in another state.
Restrictive
Key facts
- Overall
- Restrictive
- Governing law
- A.R.S. § 25-218
- Pre-birth parentage orders
- Varies by court
- Angel Heart Surrogacy surrogates
- Reviewed individually
For intended parents
If you live in Arizona, you can still build your family through surrogacy. Parents here usually work with a surrogate who lives, and delivers, in a supportive state, with the agreement governed by that state's law.
For surrogates
If you live in Arizona, please still apply. Because the law here is less settled, we review each application individually with an attorney before matching.
Become a surrogate in Arizona- We review applications from Arizona surrogates individually with counsel.
