{"id":615,"date":"2025-07-14T12:29:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T04:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/?p=615"},"modified":"2026-04-12T17:27:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T09:27:06","slug":"is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Surrogacy Legal in Illinois?2025 Illinois Surrogacy Laws, Costs Explained Most Completely"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" >MENU<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E6%AD%A5%E9%AA%A4_2%EF%BC%9A%E7%94%B3%E8%AF%B7%E5%91%BD%E4%BB%A4\" title=\"Step 2: Applying for an Order\">Step 2: Applying for an Order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E6%AD%A5%E9%AA%A4_3%EF%BC%9A%E9%A2%86%E5%8F%96%E5%87%BA%E7%94%9F%E8%AF%81%E6%98%8E\" title=\"Step 3: Obtaining a birth certificate\">Step 3: Obtaining a birth certificate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E6%9C%80%E5%A4%A7%E7%9A%84%E4%B8%8D%E5%90%8C%EF%BC%9A%E4%B8%8D%E9%9C%80%E8%A6%81%E4%BA%B2%E5%AD%90%E9%89%B4%E5%AE%9A\" title=\"The biggest difference in Illinois: no paternity test required\">The biggest difference in Illinois: no paternity test required<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E4%B8%BA%E4%BB%80%E4%B9%88%E9%9C%80%E8%A6%81%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%BE%8B%E5%B8%88%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"Why do you need a surrogacy lawyer?\">Why do you need a surrogacy lawyer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E6%80%8E%E4%B9%88%E5%81%9A%E8%AE%A4%E8%AF%81%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"How do I get certified in Illinois?\">How do I get certified in Illinois?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E5%85%B7%E4%BD%93%E6%B5%81%E7%A8%8B%E6%80%8E%E4%B9%88%E8%B5%B0%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"How does the process work exactly?\">How does the process work exactly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E8%AE%A4%E8%AF%81%E5%A3%B0%E6%98%8E%E4%BB%8E%E5%93%AA%E9%87%8C%E6%9D%A5%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"Where does the certification statement come from?\">Where does the certification statement come from?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E9%9C%80%E8%A6%81%E6%8F%90%E4%BE%9B%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%E4%BF%A1%E6%81%AF%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"What information is required?\">What information is required?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E6%94%B6%E4%B8%8D%E6%94%B6%E8%AE%A4%E8%AF%81%E8%B4%B9%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"Does Illinois charge a certification fee?\">Does Illinois charge a certification fee?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E5%A6%82%E6%9E%9C%E5%9C%A8%E5%88%AB%E7%9A%84%E5%9C%B0%E6%96%B9%E7%94%9F%E6%80%8E%E4%B9%88%E5%8A%9E%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"What if I give birth somewhere else?\">What if I give birth somewhere else?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E2025%E5%B9%B4%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%85%A8%E6%B5%81%E7%A8%8B\" title=\"Illinois 2025 Surrogacy Full Process\">Illinois 2025 Surrogacy Full Process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%80%E6%AD%A5%EF%BC%9A%E5%81%9A%E5%A5%BD%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%87%86%E5%A4%87\" title=\"Step 1: Prepare for surrogacy\">Step 1: Prepare for surrogacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E7%AC%AC%E4%BA%8C%E6%AD%A5%EF%BC%9A%E9%80%89%E5%AF%B9%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E7%B1%BB%E5%9E%8B\" title=\"Step 2: Choose the right type of surrogate\">Step 2: Choose the right type of surrogate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#_%E4%BC%A0%E7%BB%9F%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95\" title=\"? Traditional Surrogacy\">? Traditional Surrogacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#_%E5%A6%8A%E5%A8%A0%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95\" title=\"? Gestational surrogacy\">? Gestational surrogacy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%89%E6%AD%A5%EF%BC%9A%E5%8C%B9%E9%85%8D%E4%BB%A3%E5%A6%88\" title=\"Step 3: Matching surrogate mothers\">Step 3: Matching surrogate mothers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E7%AC%AC%E5%9B%9B%E6%AD%A5%EF%BC%9A%E7%AD%BE%E8%AE%A2%E6%B3%95%E5%BE%8B%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C\" title=\"Step 4: Signing a legal contract\">Step 4: Signing a legal contract<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E7%AC%AC%E4%BA%94%E6%AD%A5%EF%BC%9A%E5%8C%BB%E7%96%97%E9%98%B6%E6%AE%B5\" title=\"Step 5: Medical phase\">Step 5: Medical phase<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E7%AC%AC%E5%85%AD%E6%AD%A5%EF%BC%9A%E8%BF%8E%E6%9D%A5%E6%96%B0%E7%94%9F%E5%91%BD\" title=\"Step 6: Welcoming a new life\">Step 6: Welcoming a new life<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%B8%B8%E8%A7%81%E9%97%AE%E9%A2%98%EF%BC%88FAQ%EF%BC%89\" title=\"Illinois Surrogacy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\">Illinois Surrogacy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#1_%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E6%B3%95%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"1. Is surrogacy legal in Illinois?\">1. Is surrogacy legal in Illinois?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#2_%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E7%9A%84%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E6%B3%95%E5%BE%8B%E6%9C%89%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%E4%BF%9D%E9%9A%9C%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"2. What are the guarantees of Illinois&#039; surrogacy laws?\">2. What are the guarantees of Illinois' surrogacy laws?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#3_%E4%BC%A0%E7%BB%9F%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E5%90%88%E6%B3%95%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"3. Is traditional surrogacy legal in Illinois?\">3. Is traditional surrogacy legal in Illinois?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#4_%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E5%85%81%E8%AE%B8%E6%9C%89%E5%81%BF%E5%95%86%E4%B8%9A%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"4. Does Illinois allow paid commercial surrogacy?\">4. Does Illinois allow paid commercial surrogacy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#5_LGBTQ%E7%BE%A4%E4%BD%93%E5%92%8C%E5%8D%95%E8%BA%AB%E7%94%B7%E6%80%A7%E8%83%BD%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E5%81%9A%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"5. can the LGBTQ+ community and single men be surrogates in Illinois?\">5. can the LGBTQ+ community and single men be surrogates in Illinois?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#6_%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E5%81%9A%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%A4%A7%E6%A6%82%E9%9C%80%E8%A6%81%E5%A4%9A%E5%B0%91%E9%92%B1%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"6. What is the approximate cost of surrogacy in Illinois?\">6. What is the approximate cost of surrogacy in Illinois?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#7_%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C%E8%83%BD%E5%90%A6%E8%A2%AB%E5%BC%BA%E5%88%B6%E6%89%A7%E8%A1%8C%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"7. Can Illinois surrogacy contracts be enforced?\">7. Can Illinois surrogacy contracts be enforced?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#8_%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C%E5%BF%85%E9%A1%BB%E5%8C%85%E6%8B%AC%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%E5%86%85%E5%AE%B9%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"8. What must be included in a surrogacy contract?\">8. What must be included in a surrogacy contract?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#9_%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C%E4%BB%80%E4%B9%88%E6%97%B6%E5%80%99%E7%AD%BE%E7%BD%B2%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"9. When is the surrogacy contract signed?\">9. When is the surrogacy contract signed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#10_%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E7%A1%AE%E5%AE%9A%E5%90%88%E6%B3%95%E7%9A%84%E7%88%B6%E6%AF%8D%E8%BA%AB%E4%BB%BD%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"10. How do I establish legal parentage in Illinois?\">10. How do I establish legal parentage in Illinois?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#11_%E5%87%BA%E7%94%9F%E5%89%8D%E5%91%BD%E4%BB%A4%E5%92%8C%E5%87%BA%E7%94%9F%E5%90%8E%E5%91%BD%E4%BB%A4%E6%9C%89%E4%BB%80%E4%B9%88%E5%8C%BA%E5%88%AB%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"11. What is the difference between pre-birth and post-birth orders?\">11. What is the difference between pre-birth and post-birth orders?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#12_%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E6%98%AF%E5%90%A6%E9%9C%80%E8%A6%81%E4%BA%B2%E5%AD%90%E9%89%B4%E5%AE%9A%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"12. Is a paternity test required in Illinois?\">12. Is a paternity test required in Illinois?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#13_%E4%B8%BA%E4%BB%80%E4%B9%88%E9%9C%80%E8%A6%81%E8%AF%B7%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%BE%8B%E5%B8%88%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"13. Why do I need a surrogacy lawyer?\">13. Why do I need a surrogacy lawyer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#14_%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E6%B5%81%E7%A8%8B%E5%A4%A7%E8%87%B4%E6%9C%89%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%E6%AD%A5%E9%AA%A4%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"14. What are the broad steps of the surrogacy process in Illinois?\">14. What are the broad steps of the surrogacy process in Illinois?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#15_%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C%E5%BF%85%E9%A1%BB%E5%9C%A8%E5%93%AA%E5%84%BF%E7%AD%BE%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"15. Where must a surrogacy contract be signed in Illinois?\">15. Where must a surrogacy contract be signed in Illinois?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#16_%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C%E4%B8%AD%E5%85%B3%E4%BA%8E%E5%8C%BB%E7%96%97%E5%92%8C%E7%AA%81%E5%8F%91%E7%8A%B6%E5%86%B5%E7%9A%84%E8%A7%84%E5%AE%9A%E6%9C%89%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"16. What are the provisions of the surrogacy contract regarding medical treatment and emergencies?\">16. What are the provisions of the surrogacy contract regarding medical treatment and emergencies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#17_%E5%A6%82%E6%9E%9C%E5%AE%9D%E5%AE%9D%E4%B8%8D%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E5%87%BA%E7%94%9F%EF%BC%8C%E8%AE%A4%E8%AF%81%E5%A3%B0%E6%98%8E%E8%BF%98%E6%9C%89%E6%95%88%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"17. If the baby was not born in Illinois, is the certification statement still valid?\">17. If the baby was not born in Illinois, is the certification statement still valid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#18_%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E8%BF%9B%E8%A1%8C%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E7%88%B6%E6%AF%8D%E8%BA%AB%E4%BB%BD%E8%AE%A4%E8%AF%81%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"18. How is surrogate parentage certified in Illinois?\">18. How is surrogate parentage certified in Illinois?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#19_%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E8%BF%87%E7%A8%8B%E4%B8%AD%E7%9A%84%E8%B4%B9%E7%94%A8%E4%B8%BB%E8%A6%81%E5%8C%85%E6%8B%AC%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"19. What are the main costs involved in the surrogacy process?\">19. What are the main costs involved in the surrogacy process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#20_%E5%A6%82%E6%9E%9C%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%A6%88%E5%A6%88%E6%98%AF%E5%8D%B5%E5%AD%90%E6%8F%90%E4%BE%9B%E8%80%85%EF%BC%8C%E5%8F%AF%E8%83%BD%E4%BC%9A%E9%9D%A2%E4%B8%B4%E4%BB%80%E4%B9%88%E6%B3%95%E5%BE%8B%E9%A3%8E%E9%99%A9%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"20. What legal risks might surrogate mothers face if they are egg providers?\">20. What legal risks might surrogate mothers face if they are egg providers?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/is-surrogacy-legal-in-illinois\/#%E5%8D%9A%E4%B8%BB%E6%B8%A9%E9%A6%A8%E6%8F%90%E9%86%92%EF%BC%9A\" title=\"A warm reminder from the blogger:\">A warm reminder from the blogger:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>talk about<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/american-surrogacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surrogacy in the United States<\/a>The first reaction of many people is to go to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/best-surrogacy-agencies-in-california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California Surrogacy<\/a>But actually in America.<strong>Illinois is also a very \"surrogate friendly\" state.<\/strong>If you're considering going down the surrogacy path here, or simply want to figure out the<strong>Illinois Surrogacy Laws, Processes, How Much It Costs<\/strong>Then you must read on.<\/p>\n<p>Let's give everyone a heads up first:<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Surrogacy is legal in Illinois.<\/span>The<\/strong>And, the legal framework here is pretty well established, whether you're<span style=\"color: #000080;\">Heterosexual couples, single people, or the LGBTQ+ community<\/span>Surrogacy is not a simple matter of just saying \"legal\". However, surrogacy is not as simple as just saying \"legal\", there are a lot of details that need to be clarified.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_616\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-616\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7141.jpg\" alt=\"Surrogacy in Illinois\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7141.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7141-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-616\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Surrogacy in Illinois<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Below, the Surrogate's House blogger will take you through it a little bit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E5%90%88%E6%B3%95%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Is surrogacy legal in Illinois?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Answer the questions of greatest concern first:<strong>Surrogacy is, in Illinois, completely legal!<\/strong>And it's not just an ambiguous \"default permission\"; there are rules written into the law to protect the rights and interests of both surrogates.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to legal protections, Illinois does it right, and to name a few examples, you can feel that layer of security:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>An enforceable surrogacy contract.<\/strong>What it means. It means that the contract signed between you and the surrogate mother is not written to look good, but it is really legally valid. Even if there is a dispute later on, the contract is your most hardcore legal basis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parental rights are determined in advance.<\/strong>In Illinois, the legal status of Intended Parents (IP) can be established by court order before the baby is born. This is very important because some states wait until after the child is born to go to court, which is a cumbersome process and has a lot more uncertainty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Very friendly to the LGBTQ+ community.<\/strong>The law's text is dedicated to inclusive language that explicitly protects the rights of same-sex couples or single people in the surrogacy process. This is really heartwarming because for many gay and lesbian families, legal recognition is a key to the dream of a family.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comprehensive medical and psychological evaluation requirements.<\/strong>Surrogacy is not just a medical procedure, but also involves physical and mental health. The state of Illinois requires both surrogates to undergo a thorough medical examination and psychological evaluation to avoid disputes over health or psychological stress at a later stage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_617\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-617\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7142.jpg\" alt=\"Illinois Surrogacy Laws\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7142.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7142-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-617\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illinois Surrogacy Laws<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Let's be honest, surrogacy is complicated enough on its own, and it's really worse when the laws don't work. And in Illinois, you at least don't have to worry about the legal piece.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended Reading:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/which-us-states-allow-surrogacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. States Where Surrogacy Is Legal Explained<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BC%A0%E7%BB%9F%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E5%90%88%E6%B3%95%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Is Traditional Surrogacy Legal in Illinois?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This part is a little more complicated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Illinois law does not include \"traditional surrogacy\" in its surrogacy laws.<\/strong>What it means. It's the kind of pregnancy that is conceived with a surrogate mother's own eggs (rather than with donor eggs), which is not explicitly stated in the law. However, that doesn't mean that traditional surrogacy is completely illegal here.<\/p>\n<p>But the thing is, while not explicitly prohibited, traditional surrogacy is largely discouraged in Illinois. Why?<strong>The legal and emotional stakes are too high.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let's start with the legal side of things: if the surrogate mom is the egg provider herself, then she is genetically related to the child. At that point, if she backs out and says she wants to keep custody of the child as well, she's in for a very tricky legal tug-of-war. In contrast, Gestational Surrogacy, where the surrogate mom is genetically related to the child, is a form of surrogacy.<strong>No genetic link<\/strong>, is much simpler and clearer in law.<\/p>\n<p>And then there is the emotional dimension: when you are carrying your own child, even if you have agreed to be a surrogate at the beginning, there is inevitably too much emotion involved at the end of the day. The risk is too high.<\/p>\n<p>So, most Illinois<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/us-surrogacy-agency-recommendations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">surrogacy agency<\/a>and lawyers would recommend going the route of gestational surrogacy, with clear laws, standardized processes, and fewer potential disputes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%9C%89%E5%81%BF%E5%95%86%E4%B8%9A%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E5%90%88%E6%B3%95%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Is Paid Commercial Surrogacy Legal in Illinois?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many people ask, \"Can you do commercial surrogacy in Illinois? Is it legal for surrogate mothers to charge money?\"<\/p>\n<p>The answer is:<strong>Totally legit!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Illinois law is very clear in allowing commercial surrogacy and<strong>Compensation for surrogate mothers is clearly written.<\/strong>Compensation here is not \"buying a child\", but rather reasonable compensation for the time, effort, physical risks, and consequent losses incurred by the surrogate mother throughout the surrogacy process, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Loss of wages during pregnancy requiring leave of absence<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Transportation to hospitals and clinics<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Difficulties in life due to pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Discomfort or potential health risks during medical procedures<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The law also states that all of this compensation needs to be written into the surrogacy contract, and that both parties need to agree clearly in the contract to avoid disputes later.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here's the kicker: commercial surrogacy \u2260 buying a child.<\/strong>This is a very important distinction on a legal and moral level. Surrogacy compensation is simply a reward for the labor and dedication of the surrogate mother, not a \"trade\" for a baby in the marketplace. This is why, in Illinois, surrogacy contracts are very carefully written to prevent anyone from misinterpreting the nature of surrogacy.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"lgbtq-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LGBTQ%E5%90%8C%E5%BF%97%E3%80%81%E5%8D%95%E8%BA%AB%E7%94%B7%E6%80%A7%E8%83%BD%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E5%81%9A%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Can LGBTQ gay, single men be surrogates in Illinois?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you're in the LGBTQ+ community, or a single male, please take a hundred percent off the table when you read this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Illinois, you have every right to fulfill your dream of parenthood through surrogacy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-618 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7143.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7143.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7143-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, the law has simultaneously guaranteed the reproductive rights of same-sex couples or individuals. This means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It doesn't matter if you're male, female, or single, you can go the surrogacy route as long as the law allows it.<\/li>\n<li>The only difference is that you may have to resort to additional egg or sperm donation, as some same-sex families do not have the gametes needed for heterosexual births. But apart from that.<strong>The surrogacy process is basically no different than a heterosexual family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is especially reassuring in Illinois, where the language of inclusivity and neutrality is specifically included in the legal code to ensure that no one gets stuck on the road to surrogacy because of sexual orientation or marital status.<\/p>\n<p>So it's no exaggeration to say that<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Illinois is the \"top student\" in the LGBTQ+ friendly surrogacy states.<\/span>The<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E8%A6%81%E8%8A%B1%E5%A4%9A%E5%B0%91%E9%92%B1%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>How much does it cost to have a surrogate in Illinois?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The biggest concern for many people:<strong>How much does it really cost to be a surrogate in Illinois?<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-620\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7145.jpg\" alt=\"Surrogacy costs\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7145.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7145-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Surrogacy costs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Most people doing surrogacy in Illinois fall into a total budget of roughly $150,000 to $180,000, sometimes even rushing to $200,000 or more.<\/strong>Let's take it apart bit by bit.<\/p>\n<p>I can especially understand just getting to know<a href=\"https:\/\/mrsurrogacy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surrogacy in the United States<\/a>People who hear these figures, the heart may instantly cool half - after all, this is the equivalent of a set of house down payment, and even some places can directly buy a small house.<\/p>\n<p>So where does the surrogacy money go? Let's not just look at the total price, let's break down each line item to get a better idea.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended Reading:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mrsurrogacy.com\/price\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 California Surrogacy Costs in Detail<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/global-surrogacy-costs-in-legal-countries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How much does it cost to be a surrogate in the United States?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BB%A3%E5%A6%88%E4%BB%A3%E7%90%86%E8%B4%B9\"><\/span>Surrogate mother's agency fee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The money that the surrogacy agency charges is actually the price of \"your peace of mind\".<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The agency will take care of managing the process from start to finish for you, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Helping you screen for the right surrogate mom<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Arranging psychological and medical evaluations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Coordination of communication among the parties<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Answers to all your questions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These services, of course, are not free. Surrogacy agencies exist so that you don't have to deal with a bunch of tedious-to-explode details yourself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%A6%88%E5%A6%88%E8%A1%A5%E5%81%BF\"><\/span>Compensation for surrogate mothers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to this part, it's even more important not to skip it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A surrogate mother is not \"borrowing a belly,\" but using her body, her time, and even her health to fight for you.<\/strong>How much pregnancy drains the body is known only to those who have experienced it. It's not just the baby in their belly that they need to compensate for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">May have to resign or take extended leave during pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Physical discomforts of pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Clothes, nutritional supplements, and various tests you must buy during pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In Illinois, surrogate mothers are paid roughly <strong>$50,000 ~ $70,000<\/strong>, and sometimes even higher. The difference here depends largely on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Has she ever been a surrogate before (experienced, higher price)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Any special medical needs during pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Cost of living in her city or state<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Relationship or consultation between her and the surrogacy agency<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don't forget.<strong>It's not a sale, it's a thank you and compensation for what she's given.<\/strong>This money, it must be given.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B3%95%E5%BE%8B%E8%B4%B9%E7%94%A8\"><\/span>Legal costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The thing about surrogacy is that it's the most ambiguous.<strong>The surrogacy contract is the parents' talisman.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Both you and the surrogate mother need to each hire an attorney, not only to draft the surrogacy contract, but also to protect each other's legal rights. Even if you both trust each other, you should never skip this step.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-619 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7144.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7144.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7144-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%AD%9B%E6%9F%A5%E8%B4%B9%E7%94%A8\"><\/span>Screening costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some people will wonder if this part is optional. Actually, no.<\/p>\n<p>Many surrogacy agencies do a very rigorous round of screening before matching you with a surrogate mother. This is not only to make sure that the surrogate mother is physically healthy, but also to make sure that she is psychologically fit to withstand the stress of the surrogacy period.<\/p>\n<p>This isn't just any medical procedure, after all.<strong>Surrogacy involves so many emotional and psychological factors.<\/strong>It's definitely worth the extra money.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%8C%BB%E7%96%97%E8%B4%B9%E7%94%A8\"><\/span>medical cost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here is the most costly piece of the surrogacy bill.<\/p>\n<p>As an example: the average cost of an IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) in Illinois is around <strong>$14,000<\/strong> Around. That's an average, of course.<strong>Some clinics go as low as $11,000, but usually that price doesn't include embryo monitoring or certain key services (which happen to be very important).<\/strong>There are also clinics that charge up to $30,000, depending on the program you choose.<\/p>\n<p>Medical expenses include a wide range of items such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Fertility treatment for surrogate mothers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Drug costs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Embryo transfer surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Pregnancy monitoring<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Delivery costs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Other possible medical interventions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In conclusion.<strong>With each additional service added, the numbers went up.<\/strong>Be sure to ask about this part ahead of time so you don't get slammed with a bill later.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%85%B6%E5%AE%83%E5%8F%98%E5%8A%A8%E6%88%90%E6%9C%AC\"><\/span>Other variable costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finally, there is another category of costs that are the most difficult to predict:<strong>Change costs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Travel expenses incurred due to surrogate mother's need to go to a major hospital for checkups<\/li>\n<li>Loss of work due to pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Possible additional medical costs in case of pregnancy complications<\/li>\n<li>Additional living expenses due to pregnancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are no standardized criteria for any of these, it all depends on the health of the surrogate mother, the smoothness of the pregnancy, and the geographic distance between the two of you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E7%9A%84%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C%E8%83%BD%E4%B8%8D%E8%83%BD%E5%BC%BA%E5%88%B6%E6%89%A7%E8%A1%8C%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Can a surrogacy contract be enforced in Illinois?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let's talk about a very critical and most confusing issue for many people today:<strong>Can a surrogacy contract, in Illinois, be legally enforceable or not?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The answer is: absolutely!<\/strong><br \/>\nBut - don't think that signing is the end of the story. It's not just a \"signature\". In order for a surrogacy contract to be legally valid in Illinois, it has to meet a bunch of conditions that are clearly spelled out in the Illinois Gestational Surrogacy Act.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_621\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-621\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7146.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7146.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7146-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-621\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illinois Surrogacy Contract<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C%E5%BF%85%E9%A1%BB%E7%AC%A6%E5%90%88%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%E6%9D%A1%E4%BB%B6%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>What conditions must be met for a surrogacy contract?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To start off with you, here are a few items that should never be missed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>At least one of the intended parents must be genetically linked to the child.<\/strong><br \/>\nIn other words, surrogacy is not as simple as \"giving birth to a child through the womb\". The law requires that the genes of one of the parents be present in the embryo, so that the court has a better legal basis for determining paternity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surrogate mothers must be at least 21 years old and have given birth.<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is not to be difficult, but because the law recognizes that only women who have experienced pregnancy and childbirth firsthand can better understand the physical and mental challenges of surrogacy. No matter how young and healthy you are, you can't do it without having given birth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surrogate mothers must complete a thorough physical and psychological evaluation.<\/strong><br \/>\nSurrogacy is not just a physical job, it is a psychological battle. Legal requirements ensure that surrogate mothers are physically and mentally fit to undertake the journey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All must have their own independent counsel.<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is especially critical! The intended parents have their own attorney, and the surrogate mother must have her own attorney as well. Even if you are close, you cannot share the same legal representation.<strong>The law has to ensure that everyone makes decisions in a completely equal and informed state.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>It is important to have all protocols in black and white before embryo transfer.<\/strong><br \/>\nSign the contract first, then transfer the embryos. That's the hard and fast rule. Because as soon as the embryos are transferred, things are not just on paper, but a future life is involved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C%E9%87%8C%E5%BA%94%E8%AF%A5%E5%86%99%E4%BB%80%E4%B9%88%EF%BC%9F%EF%BC%88%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C%E6%B8%85%E5%8D%95%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>What should be in a surrogacy contract? (List of surrogacy contracts)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Well, once the legal requirements are met, you have to sit down and finalize the contract word for word. Many people think that signing a surrogacy contract is just a statement that says \"the surrogate mother is willing to carry the child,\" but it's much more than that.<\/p>\n<p>There's a surrogacy contract in here.<strong>A list of things that must be clearly written<\/strong>::<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%B4%A2%E5%8A%A1%E6%9D%A1%E6%AC%BE\"><\/span>Financial terms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>This part is where all the money comes from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the compensation for surrogate mothers?<\/li>\n<li>Who pays the medical bills?<\/li>\n<li>In the event of unforeseen circumstances (e.g., complications, need for additional hospitalization), what about additional expenses?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Bottom line: money matters must be written to death to avoid subsequent bullshit.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%8C%BB%E7%96%97%E7%A8%8B%E5%BA%8F\"><\/span>medical procedure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>This part is sensitive and has to be talked about clearly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">How many embryo transfers are done?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Should I selectively reduce my pregnancy if I am carrying multiple embryos?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Should I terminate my pregnancy if it goes wrong?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Will it be a c-section or a normal delivery when the time comes?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These issues.<strong>Look brutal, but make sure you make it clear ahead of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-598 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy14.jpg\" alt=\"American Surrogacy Contract\" width=\"620\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy14.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy14-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%81%A5%E5%BA%B7%E4%B8%8E%E7%94%9F%E6%B4%BB%E6%96%B9%E5%BC%8F\"><\/span>Health and Lifestyle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Pregnancy is not just about \"giving birth to a child\", it is also about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Can I travel during pregnancy?<\/li>\n<li>Can you exercise?<\/li>\n<li>Should I take special control of my diet?<\/li>\n<li>How close is the connection to the intended parents?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Everyone's expectations are different, and writing clearly means avoiding misunderstandings.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B3%95%E5%AE%9A%E7%88%B6%E6%AF%8D%E8%BA%AB%E4%BB%BD\"><\/span>Legal Parenthood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The most important one:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After the birth of a child, expectant parents<strong>How and when?<\/strong>Officially recognized as the child's legal guardian?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a key part of the legal protection of children from being \"stuck in the middle\".<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BA%89%E8%AE%AE%E8%A7%A3%E5%86%B3\"><\/span>Dispute resolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>What if there is a disagreement?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to court or arbitration?<\/li>\n<li>Should mediation be attempted first?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Write the process ahead of time.<strong>It's about still preserving each other's bottom line in the worst of times.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%BB%88%E6%AD%A2%E6%9D%A1%E6%AC%BE\"><\/span>Clause of termination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Sometimes things just change:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What happens if either party wants to terminate the agreement?<\/li>\n<li>Who is responsible for the money already spent?<\/li>\n<li>What about the embryos?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By writing it into the contract, you are giving everyone a safe way back.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E4%BB%80%E4%B9%88%E6%97%B6%E5%80%99%E9%9C%80%E8%A6%81%E7%AD%BE%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>When do I need to sign a surrogacy contract in Illinois?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This must be kept in mind:<strong>Surrogacy contract, which must be signed before any medical procedure begins. Especially before embryo transfer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But then again, to get to the point of signing a contract, you still have to complete the match with the surrogate mom first. This doesn't mean signing a contract as soon as you meet, but it's a process that takes time and careful consideration.<strong>The screening process can vary from organization to organization and from team of lawyers to team of lawyers, and the cycle time also varies.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In short, match, then contract, then start medical.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%9C%A8%E5%93%AA%E9%87%8C%E7%AD%BE%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Where do I sign a surrogacy contract?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It's also a small detail that many people don't notice.<\/p>\n<p>In order for a surrogacy contract to be 100% valid under Illinois law, you must<strong>Signing of contracts within the State of Illinois.<\/strong>Don't think about going home to a lawyer and signing it and sending it in, it may not be legally recognized.<\/p>\n<p>While the law doesn't require surrogacy contracts to be notarized, though - most attorneys will strongly recommend that you<strong>Better get it notarized.<\/strong>Why? Quite simply, one less thing to worry about. In the future, in case someone backs out or questions the authenticity of a signature, a notarization is the strongest legal proof.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, a surrogacy contract is more than just an agreement; it is the strongest firewall in the entire surrogacy journey.<strong>If you have to make it clear, you have to make it clear. If you have to put it in the contract, don't leave anything out.<\/strong>In Illinois, by being prepared for these things, you have an extra peace of mind and an extra layer of security.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E7%A1%AE%E5%AE%9A%E5%90%88%E6%B3%95%E7%9A%84%E7%88%B6%E6%AF%8D%E8%BA%AB%E4%BB%BD%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>How do I establish legal parentage in Illinois?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Determining parenthood is surrogacy <strong>One of the most central, can't-miss aspects of the process: how to put \"parents-to-be\" on a child's birth certificate and become legally recognized as parents in Illinois.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many people mistakenly believe that the moment the surrogacy is over and the baby is born, you are naturally mom and dad - but in fact, the<strong>No!<\/strong><br \/>\nYou'll also need a legal process to put the child in relation to you.<strong>It's written in black and white in the law.<\/strong> And in Illinois, the process is much smoother compared to other states.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-597 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy13.jpg\" alt=\"Surrogate Parenthood in the United States\" width=\"620\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy13.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy13-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%EF%BC%8C%E7%A1%AE%E7%AB%8B%E7%88%B6%E6%AF%8D%E8%BA%AB%E4%BB%BD%E5%88%B0%E5%BA%95%E9%9A%BE%E4%B8%8D%E9%9A%BE%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Is it hard to establish parental status in Illinois or not?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Let's give you a shot first:<strong>For most families, the process is actually quite simple.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Illinois law is super surrogate friendly, especially for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Single parents<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Married or unmarried couples<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">LGBTQ+ families, as long as one of them is genetically related to the baby<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These families are able to take care of all the legal formalities before the baby is born. The law calls this a Pre-Birth Order (PBO).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BB%80%E4%B9%88%E6%98%AF%E5%87%BA%E7%94%9F%E5%89%8D%E5%91%BD%E4%BB%A4%EF%BC%9F%E4%BB%80%E4%B9%88%E6%98%AF%E5%87%BA%E7%94%9F%E5%90%8E%E5%91%BD%E4%BB%A4%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>What is a pre-birth order? What is a post-birth order?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Let's start by separating these two concepts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>prenatal order<\/strong>: It means obtaining court or official documents that establish who the legal parents of the baby are before the baby is born. After the baby is born, the hospital puts your name directly on the birth certificate. Simple and straightforward.<\/li>\n<li><strong>post-natal order<\/strong>: Usually only required in the following cases:\n<ul>\n<li>Too late to complete the paperwork before delivery<\/li>\n<li>There is no genetic relationship between the child and the prospective parents (e.g. use of donor embryos)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_588\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-588\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy4.jpg\" alt=\"pre-birth order\" width=\"620\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy4.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy4-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-588\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">pre-birth order<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E8%8E%B7%E5%BE%97%E5%87%BA%E7%94%9F%E5%89%8D%E5%91%BD%E4%BB%A4%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>How do I get a pre-birth order?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>So how do you get a pre-birth order in Illinois? It's really just three steps.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"-1-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%AD%A5%E9%AA%A4_1%EF%BC%9A%E6%89%BE%E4%B8%AA%E9%9D%A0%E8%B0%B1%E7%9A%84%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%BE%8B%E5%B8%88\"><\/span>Step 1: Find a Reliable Surrogacy Lawyer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Don't think about DIYing it yourself, it's not an online return form.<\/li>\n<li>A surrogacy attorney will help you prepare all the necessary documents and also tell you how long the process will take, how much it will cost, and what pitfalls to avoid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%AD%A5%E9%AA%A4_2%EF%BC%9A%E7%94%B3%E8%AF%B7%E5%91%BD%E4%BB%A4\"><\/span>Step 2: Applying for an Order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>If all the paperwork is taken care of before the baby is born, usually <strong>No need for a hearing.<\/strong>, save your mind and energy.<\/li>\n<li>Once the paperwork is filed, the process is much faster than many states.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%AD%A5%E9%AA%A4_3%EF%BC%9A%E9%A2%86%E5%8F%96%E5%87%BA%E7%94%9F%E8%AF%81%E6%98%8E\"><\/span>Step 3: Obtaining a birth certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>After the birth of your child, you can find out more about your child at <strong>Within 3~5 days<\/strong> Go to the County Clerk's office to obtain a birth certificate.<\/li>\n<li>If you are not in a hurry, you can also choose to mail it, probably <strong>2~3 weeks<\/strong> Can be received.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E6%9C%80%E5%A4%A7%E7%9A%84%E4%B8%8D%E5%90%8C%EF%BC%9A%E4%B8%8D%E9%9C%80%E8%A6%81%E4%BA%B2%E5%AD%90%E9%89%B4%E5%AE%9A\"><\/span>The biggest difference in Illinois: no paternity test required<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This must be emphasized here:<br \/>\n<strong>In Illinois, a paternity test is not required to make you a legal parent.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is completely different from many states. The Illinois Gestational Surrogacy Act specifically states that as long as the procedure is followed, the law recognizes the surrogate child as yours and there is no need for a DNA test at all.<\/p>\n<p>This greatly reduces privacy risks and makes the surrogacy process easier. But! If the child is not genetically related to the prospective parents at all, for example if donor embryos are used, that's a different story -<strong>At that point, you still have to go through the adoption process to officially become legal parents.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%B8%BA%E4%BB%80%E4%B9%88%E9%9C%80%E8%A6%81%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%BE%8B%E5%B8%88%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Why do you need a surrogacy lawyer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While Illinois laws are friendly, don't take them lightly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surrogate home bloggers are unanimous in emphasizing the importance of hiring an experienced surrogacy attorney and a reliable surrogacy agency, even in Illinois.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Surrogacy contract is your umbrella<\/li>\n<li>A single misspelled word in a legal document can affect your legal rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In Illinois, attorney's fees are typically in the range of <strong>$5,000 ~ $15,000<\/strong>. And let's not forget that the prospective parents are usually responsible for the surrogate mom's legal fees as well.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_608\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-608\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-608 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-georgia-surrogacy5.jpg\" alt=\"Surrogate Lawyer\" width=\"600\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-georgia-surrogacy5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-georgia-surrogacy5-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-608\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Surrogate Lawyer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E6%80%8E%E4%B9%88%E5%81%9A%E8%AE%A4%E8%AF%81%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>How do I get certified in Illinois?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In Illinois, there is a fairly unique process for establishing a parent-child relationship. It's not quite the same as California or Washington.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Illinois is backed by laws such as the Surrogate Mothers Act, the Illinois Fathers' Rights Act of 2015, the Illinois Vital Records Act, and others<\/li>\n<li>These laws allow you to <strong>Completely bypassing the courts<\/strong>The certification process allows you to put your name on your child's original birth certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In other words.<strong>You don't have to appear in court to be a legal parent.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Be aware, however, that there is a hard and fast rule in Illinois law:<br \/>\n<strong>At least one prospective parent must be the biological parent of the child.<\/strong><br \/>\nAlso, the attorney will need to prove that the entire surrogacy process complies with Illinois law.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%85%B7%E4%BD%93%E6%B5%81%E7%A8%8B%E6%80%8E%E4%B9%88%E8%B5%B0%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>How does the process work exactly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Generally, the process goes like this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When the surrogate mother is pregnant with <strong>16 weeks or later<\/strong>, the attorney will then start preparing a bunch of certified documents for both parties to sign.<\/li>\n<li>Both the prospective parents and the surrogate mother must have their own legal representation during the contract phase.<\/li>\n<li>Both attorneys must sign their own separate certification statements.<\/li>\n<li>All parties, including spouses or partners, sign a certified statement agreeing to the legal relationship between the prospective parents and the child.<\/li>\n<li>A physician practicing in the location where the eggs were fertilized or the embryos were transferred will also be required to sign the certificate:\n<ul>\n<li>The child is not the surrogate mother's biological child<\/li>\n<li>The child is the genetic child of at least one of the prospective parents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Usually, this doctor is your IVF doctor because he knows your embryos best.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, Illinois had more requirements for out-of-state physicians.<strong>It has now been relaxed so that as long as the doctor is licensed, both in and out of state, he or she can issue this certificate.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%AE%A4%E8%AF%81%E5%A3%B0%E6%98%8E%E4%BB%8E%E5%93%AA%E9%87%8C%E6%9D%A5%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Where does the certification statement come from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>All of these certification statements, made by <strong>Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)<\/strong> post<\/li>\n<li>Forms can be found directly on their website<\/li>\n<li>Required by Illinois law:\n<ul>\n<li>Give the original certification statement to the hospital's medical records director before the child is born<\/li>\n<li><strong>It's a good idea to have a few extra copies in case you lose them<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%9C%80%E8%A6%81%E6%8F%90%E4%BE%9B%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%E4%BF%A1%E6%81%AF%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>What information is required?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The PBO process in Illinois is actually simpler than in California or Washington. The main need in the form:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full name of owner (including maiden name)<\/li>\n<li>Addresses of surrogate mothers and intended parents<\/li>\n<li>Doctor's medical license number and clinic address<\/li>\n<li>Name, state of practice, state bar number, office address, and contact telephone number of each of the two attorneys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-589 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy5.jpg\" alt=\"Surrogacy Laws in the United States\" width=\"620\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy5.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy5-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One more detail:<br \/>\n<strong>Illinois requires two witnesses to the signing process.<\/strong><br \/>\nHowever, there is no requirement for notarization. Only the two witnesses must be at least 18 years old and not parties to the surrogacy agreement.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E6%94%B6%E4%B8%8D%E6%94%B6%E8%AE%A4%E8%AF%81%E8%B4%B9%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Does Illinois charge a certification fee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Good news:<br \/>\n<strong>The State of Illinois does not charge a filing fee for a certification statement.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That's a lot friendlier than many states that require a court process. Once all the certification statements are signed and returned to the attorney, the attorney will mail or electronically submit a copy to the Illinois Department of Public Health.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%A6%82%E6%9E%9C%E5%9C%A8%E5%88%AB%E7%9A%84%E5%9C%B0%E6%96%B9%E7%94%9F%E6%80%8E%E4%B9%88%E5%8A%9E%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>What if I give birth somewhere else?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Attention must be paid:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If the baby is born outside of the originally planned <strong>Other hospitals in Illinois<\/strong>Be sure to notify the hospital's birth registrar immediately about the surrogacy and your declaration documents.<\/li>\n<li>If the child was not born in Illinois, then these certification statements <strong>Totally ineffective.<\/strong><br \/>\nThese documents only work if you were born in Illinois.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E2025%E5%B9%B4%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%85%A8%E6%B5%81%E7%A8%8B\"><\/span>Illinois 2025 Surrogacy Full Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Illinois has clear laws and procedures that are friendly to both surrogate moms and parents-to-be. But even in this \"golden state,\" we advise you - don't take it lightly.<strong>It's a journey that deserves your discretion.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Come on, let's run through what you need to do to be a surrogate in Illinois, step by step, in order:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%80%E6%AD%A5%EF%BC%9A%E5%81%9A%E5%A5%BD%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%87%86%E5%A4%87\"><\/span>Step 1: Prepare for surrogacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you're an expectant parent or planning to become a surrogate mom.<strong>None of this is a \"just go\" decision.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In Illinois, surrogacy usually takes up to a year from initiation to the birth of the child. It's not just money that's involved during that time, but also emotional, physical, time, and even the rearrangement of workplace and family relationships.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For prospective parents, it is also important to compare different methods of childbearing (e.g., adoption, in vitro) and weigh the pros and cons, especially in terms of financial budget and psychological acceptability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-289\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/daiyunkehu-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/daiyunkehu-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/daiyunkehu-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/daiyunkehu.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%AC%AC%E4%BA%8C%E6%AD%A5%EF%BC%9A%E9%80%89%E5%AF%B9%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E7%B1%BB%E5%9E%8B\"><\/span>Step 2: Choose the right type of surrogate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next, you have to decide which \"surrogacy route\" you want to take. In Illinois, there are two:<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_%E4%BC%A0%E7%BB%9F%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95\"><\/span>? Traditional Surrogacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>This approach is becoming increasingly rare these days. This is because in traditional surrogacy, the surrogate mother uses her own eggs, which means - she is both the child's gestator and genetically the mother. The technique used is usually artificial insemination (IUI).<\/p>\n<p>However, this type of approach has a legal gray area, is not protected by the Illinois Gestational Surrogacy Act, and is much riskier.<strong>That's why most people avoid this path.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_%E5%A6%8A%E5%A8%A0%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95\"><\/span>? Gestational surrogacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A more mainstream and safer option. There is no genetic relationship between the surrogate mother and the baby, and the embryos are grown through IVF techniques using sperm\/eggs from the prospective parents or donors.<\/p>\n<p>This type of approach is legal, has a transparent process and is supported by a complete legal framework.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended Reading:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/what-is-traditional-surrogacy-vs-gestational-surrogacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is Traditional Surrogacy and Gestational Surrogacy<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%89%E6%AD%A5%EF%BC%9A%E5%8C%B9%E9%85%8D%E4%BB%A3%E5%A6%88\"><\/span>Step 3: Matching surrogate mothers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Matching, is one of the most critical aspects of the entire surrogacy journey.<\/p>\n<p>You don't have to be paired with someone local to Illinois, many matches have been made across the state and still worked well together.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven't found your ideal candidate on your own, then a surrogacy agency can help you. They take care of the screening, matchmaking, and putting you on the line with someone who is a good match in terms of philosophy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/daiyun19-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"Matching surrogate mothers\" width=\"600\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/daiyun19-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/daiyun19.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Matching surrogate mothers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Of course, some people choose to \"match independently\", through friends or online. This way is not impossible, but! Be aware of the risks.<strong>Without a professional organization to act as a gatekeeper, you will have to take the responsibility of vetting yourself to prevent being scammed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%AC%AC%E5%9B%9B%E6%AD%A5%EF%BC%9A%E7%AD%BE%E8%AE%A2%E6%B3%95%E5%BE%8B%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C\"><\/span>Step 4: Signing a legal contract<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The ideal pairing is no match for the peace of mind that comes with a clear surrogacy contract.<\/p>\n<p>In Illinois, the Gestational Surrogacy Act is very clear.<br \/>\nThe names of the prospective parents can be placed on the birth certificate directly after the birth of the child, provided that the prior formalities have been completed.<strong>No need for a court hearing<\/strong>The<\/p>\n<p>However, this does not mean that the \"legal part is optional\". You and the other party will still need to hire separate attorneys to represent you and draft the surrogacy contract.<\/p>\n<p>This contract will cover it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compensation rates for surrogate mothers<\/li>\n<li>Methods of communication between the parties<\/li>\n<li>What to do about emergencies (e.g., pregnancy complications, medical emergency decisions, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A reliable surrogacy attorney will make sure that every single one of them meets the legal standards of the state of Illinois and safeguards everyone's rights.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%AC%AC%E4%BA%94%E6%AD%A5%EF%BC%9A%E5%8C%BB%E7%96%97%E9%98%B6%E6%AE%B5\"><\/span>Step 5: Medical phase<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At this point, the parents-to-be and surrogate mother are going to enter the medical part of the process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-622 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7147.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7147.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7147-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>First, surrogate mothers need to be screened to ensure that they are physically healthy, mentally stable, and have no significant past medical history.<\/p>\n<p>Then, she will start taking injections and medications to prepare for the embryo transfer. This process is physically challenging, and it is important for parents-to-be to be understanding and supportive.<\/p>\n<p>Embryos are grown through in vitro fertilization techniques and then implanted in the surrogate mother's uterus by a fertility clinic doctor. Sometimes it works once, sometimes it may take a few more tries - this is normal, don't be too anxious.<\/p>\n<p>After a successful pregnancy, the surrogate mother will start getting basic compensation and a monthly allowance. During the pregnancy, she will go for regular maternity check-ups, while the parents-to-be can participate and learn about the baby's development as appropriate.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%AC%AC%E5%85%AD%E6%AD%A5%EF%BC%9A%E8%BF%8E%E6%9D%A5%E6%96%B0%E7%94%9F%E5%91%BD\"><\/span>Step 6: Welcoming a new life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finally, the baby is coming!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-623 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7148.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7148.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usa-surrogacy7148-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many expectant parents will arrive early in the surrogate mother's city to prepare for the birth of their child together.<\/p>\n<p>Some may ask, \"Will we still be in touch after the baby is born?\"<br \/>\nIn fact, it depends entirely on how your relationship develops. Some surrogate moms and families stay in touch, celebrating birthdays and exchanging holiday wishes together. Others choose to return to their separate lives.<\/p>\n<p>Either way.<strong>This surrogacy experience will leave a unique mark on your lives!<\/strong>If you have questions If you have questions, a surrogacy agency or attorney can still assist you, manage relationships, provide support, and continue to walk you through the \"second half\" of the journey.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"-faq-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%B8%B8%E8%A7%81%E9%97%AE%E9%A2%98%EF%BC%88FAQ%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>Illinois Surrogacy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E6%B3%95%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>1. Is surrogacy legal in Illinois?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Surrogacy in Illinois is completely legal and has a well-established legal framework to protect the rights of both surrogates.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E7%9A%84%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E6%B3%95%E5%BE%8B%E6%9C%89%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%E4%BF%9D%E9%9A%9C%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>2. What are the guarantees of Illinois' surrogacy laws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Includes enforceable surrogacy contracts, pre-birth rights establishment for intended parents, LGBTQ+ community protections, and comprehensive medical and psychological evaluation requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_%E4%BC%A0%E7%BB%9F%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E5%90%88%E6%B3%95%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>3. Is traditional surrogacy legal in Illinois?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The law does not explicitly support traditional surrogacy (surrogate mothers using their own eggs) and it is discouraged due to the high legal and emotional risks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E5%85%81%E8%AE%B8%E6%9C%89%E5%81%BF%E5%95%86%E4%B8%9A%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>4. Does Illinois allow paid commercial surrogacy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, commercial surrogacy is legal and surrogate mothers can be reasonably compensated, the details of the compensation need to be specified in the contract, and the compensation is not the same as buying or selling a child.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_LGBTQ%E7%BE%A4%E4%BD%93%E5%92%8C%E5%8D%95%E8%BA%AB%E7%94%B7%E6%80%A7%E8%83%BD%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E5%81%9A%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>5. can the LGBTQ+ community and single men be surrogates in Illinois?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It's perfectly fine, and the law specifically protects the rights of same-sex couples and singles to become parents through surrogacy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E5%81%9A%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%A4%A7%E6%A6%82%E9%9C%80%E8%A6%81%E5%A4%9A%E5%B0%91%E9%92%B1%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>6. What is the approximate cost of surrogacy in Illinois?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Typical total budgets range from $150,000 to $200,000, and costs include surrogate mother compensation, agency fees, legal fees, medical fees, and other variable costs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C%E8%83%BD%E5%90%A6%E8%A2%AB%E5%BC%BA%E5%88%B6%E6%89%A7%E8%A1%8C%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>7. Can Illinois surrogacy contracts be enforced?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, but the conditions set forth in the law must be met, including the surrogate mother's age, genetic relationship, independent counsel, and other requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C%E5%BF%85%E9%A1%BB%E5%8C%85%E6%8B%AC%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%E5%86%85%E5%AE%B9%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>8. What must be included in a surrogacy contract?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Financial terms, medical procedures, health and lifestyle, legal parenthood, dispute resolution and termination terms.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C%E4%BB%80%E4%B9%88%E6%97%B6%E5%80%99%E7%AD%BE%E7%BD%B2%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>9. When is the surrogacy contract signed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It must be signed prior to the start of any medical procedure (e.g., embryo transfer) and preferably signed and notarized within the State of Illinois.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E7%A1%AE%E5%AE%9A%E5%90%88%E6%B3%95%E7%9A%84%E7%88%B6%E6%AF%8D%E8%BA%AB%E4%BB%BD%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>10. How do I establish legal parentage in Illinois?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Through a Pre-Birth Order (PBO), the parents are identified by the court before the child is born, and the parents' names are included on the birth certificate directly after the child is born.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_%E5%87%BA%E7%94%9F%E5%89%8D%E5%91%BD%E4%BB%A4%E5%92%8C%E5%87%BA%E7%94%9F%E5%90%8E%E5%91%BD%E4%BB%A4%E6%9C%89%E4%BB%80%E4%B9%88%E5%8C%BA%E5%88%AB%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>11. What is the difference between pre-birth and post-birth orders?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A pre-birth order establishes parenthood before the birth of a child, while a post-birth order is usually used when parenthood cannot be established in advance and is subject to a court hearing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E6%98%AF%E5%90%A6%E9%9C%80%E8%A6%81%E4%BA%B2%E5%AD%90%E9%89%B4%E5%AE%9A%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>12. Is a paternity test required in Illinois?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. As long as the surrogacy process is compliant, the law directly recognizes the intended parents.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_%E4%B8%BA%E4%BB%80%E4%B9%88%E9%9C%80%E8%A6%81%E8%AF%B7%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%BE%8B%E5%B8%88%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>13. Why do I need a surrogacy lawyer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lawyers ensure that contracts are legal and rights are protected to avoid legal loopholes and potential disputes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E6%B5%81%E7%A8%8B%E5%A4%A7%E8%87%B4%E6%9C%89%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%E6%AD%A5%E9%AA%A4%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>14. What are the broad steps of the surrogacy process in Illinois?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Preparation stage \u2192 Selection of the type of surrogacy \u2192 Matching of surrogate mothers \u2192 Signing of the contract \u2192 Medical treatment \u2192 Birth of the baby and subsequent legal confirmation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C%E5%BF%85%E9%A1%BB%E5%9C%A8%E5%93%AA%E5%84%BF%E7%AD%BE%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>15. Where must a surrogacy contract be signed in Illinois?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Must be signed within the State of Illinois and notarization is recommended to enhance legal validity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C%E4%B8%AD%E5%85%B3%E4%BA%8E%E5%8C%BB%E7%96%97%E5%92%8C%E7%AA%81%E5%8F%91%E7%8A%B6%E5%86%B5%E7%9A%84%E8%A7%84%E5%AE%9A%E6%9C%89%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>16. What are the provisions of the surrogacy contract regarding medical treatment and emergencies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This includes details such as the number of embryo transfers, fetal reduction options, pregnancy termination conditions, and delivery methods.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_%E5%A6%82%E6%9E%9C%E5%AE%9D%E5%AE%9D%E4%B8%8D%E5%9C%A8%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E5%87%BA%E7%94%9F%EF%BC%8C%E8%AE%A4%E8%AF%81%E5%A3%B0%E6%98%8E%E8%BF%98%E6%9C%89%E6%95%88%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>17. If the baby was not born in Illinois, is the certification statement still valid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not valid, legal documents and certification statements related to surrogacy only apply to children born within the State of Illinois.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_%E4%BC%8A%E5%88%A9%E8%AF%BA%E4%BC%8A%E5%B7%9E%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E8%BF%9B%E8%A1%8C%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E7%88%B6%E6%AF%8D%E8%BA%AB%E4%BB%BD%E8%AE%A4%E8%AF%81%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>18. How is surrogate parentage certified in Illinois?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Legalization of parenthood is accomplished through a certification statement issued by the Ministry of Public Health and through the relevant legal procedures.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E8%BF%87%E7%A8%8B%E4%B8%AD%E7%9A%84%E8%B4%B9%E7%94%A8%E4%B8%BB%E8%A6%81%E5%8C%85%E6%8B%AC%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>19. What are the main costs involved in the surrogacy process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Surrogate agency fees, surrogate mother compensation, legal fees, medical expenses and other possible variable expenses.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_%E5%A6%82%E6%9E%9C%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%A6%88%E5%A6%88%E6%98%AF%E5%8D%B5%E5%AD%90%E6%8F%90%E4%BE%9B%E8%80%85%EF%BC%8C%E5%8F%AF%E8%83%BD%E4%BC%9A%E9%9D%A2%E4%B8%B4%E4%BB%80%E4%B9%88%E6%B3%95%E5%BE%8B%E9%A3%8E%E9%99%A9%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>20. What legal risks might surrogate mothers face if they are egg providers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The surrogate mother has a genetic relationship and may reverse her claim for custody, leading to complicated legal disputes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%8D%9A%E4%B8%BB%E6%B8%A9%E9%A6%A8%E6%8F%90%E9%86%92%EF%BC%9A\"><\/span>A warm reminder from the blogger:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>The Illinois surrogacy process is mature and friendly, but it's still a long run of trust, responsibility, and love.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Make sure you do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Found experienced<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/us-surrogacy-agency-recommendations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">surrogacy agency<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Being fully prepared.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to handle emergencies<\/li>\n<li>and is willing to be honest about this \"intimate but non-traditional\" relationship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No matter what stage you are at, you can contact the blogger directly for advice (at the bottom of the post), and here's wishing all the parents-to-be, to hold their babies home soon!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u8bf4\u5230\u7f8e\u56fd\u4ee3\u5b55\uff0c\u5f88\u591a\u4eba\u7b2c\u4e00\u53cd\u5e94\u662f\u53bb\u52a0\u5dde\u4ee3\u5b55\uff0c\u4f46\u5176\u5b9e\u5728\u7f8e\u56fd\uff0c\u4f0a\u5229\u8bfa\u4f0a\u5dde\u4e5f\u662f\u4e2a\u975e\u5e38\u201c\u4ee3\u5b55\u53cb\u597d\u201d\u7684\u5730\u65b9\u3002\u5982\u679c\u4f60\u6b63\u5728\u8003\u8651 [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":616,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-615","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-american-surrogacy"],"blocksy_meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/615","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=615"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/615\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3036,"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/615\/revisions\/3036"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/616"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=615"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=615"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=615"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}