Surrogacy Laws in Indiana

Indiana does not have a comprehensive statute that fully authorizes and regulates gestational surrogacy, so these arrangements are typically handled through careful legal planning and court practice rather than clear statewide protections. Surrogacy contracts are legally unenforceable in Indiana, but some courts will still grant pre-birth orders and out of state orders may be utilized and domesticated in some cases. This means women living in Indiana can become surrogates, and intended parents in the state can pursue surrogacy, but it is especially important to have experienced legal support in place. Indiana generally permits other forms of assisted reproduction, including egg donation, sperm donation, and embryo donation, while gestational surrogacy is approached more carefully on a case-by-case basis. For families considering surrogacy, Indiana can still be a workable path when guided by a knowledgeable agency and trusted reproductive legal team.

Inclusivity

Single intended parents and LGBTQ+ families can pursue family-building through assisted reproduction in Indiana, although it may be more challenging due to Indiana’s same sex marriage ban, and parentage processes may vary depending on the specific circumstances and the court involved. That makes individualized legal guidance especially important for creating a secure and supported journey.

Requirements

Because Indiana's surrogacy framework requires careful navigation, intended parents and surrogates should each have independent legal counsel, a detailed written agreement, and a plan for establishing parentage before moving forward. At Hatch, we're here to walk you through every step and can connect you with experienced reproductive attorneys to help protect everyone involved and support a smoother process.

Benefits of Working with Hatch

Experience You Can Trust

Hatch was the first egg donation and one of the first surrogacy agencies in the United States. Since 1991, we’ve been a part of thousands of happy healthy births and serve parents in over 50 countries.

Agency + Clinic

Hatch is partnered with Pacific Fertility Center Los Angeles to provide physician oversight and meet the medical needs of our Intended Parents and Surrogates.

Personal Connection to Surrogacy

Our team is comprised of many parents who have had their children through surrogacy as well as current and former surrogates.

Guided Journey

Whether you’re an Intended Parent, Surrogate, or Egg Donor, we guide you through every step of the way, coordinating screening, matching, and everything medical, financial, and legal.

Careful Screening

All Intended Parents, Surrogates, and Donors go through medical, psychological, and lifestyle screening to ensure the health and safety of all parties.

Thoughtful Matching

We match Intended Parents with donors and surrogates based on preference, communication style, location, personality, and more, and we don’t move forward with matches unless all parties agree.