Surrogacy Laws in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has long supported gestational surrogacy through established family law practices and clear court processes that recognize surrogacy agreements. This means women residing in New Hampshire can legally become surrogates, and intended parents living in the state can legally pursue surrogacy as a path to building their family.
New Hampshire recognizes several forms of assisted reproduction, including gestational surrogacy, egg donation, sperm donation, and embryo donation. Because the state’s legal framework is generally supportive of third-party reproduction, New Hampshire is often viewed as a reliable and reassuring place to pursue surrogacy.

Inclusivity

New Hampshire’s approach is widely seen as progressive and inclusive, with pathways that support single intended parents and LGBTQ+ families in establishing legal parentage. Many families find comfort in the state’s emphasis on fairness and family-building access.

Requirements

Surrogacy arrangements in New Hampshire are typically supported by a detailed written agreement and guidance from experienced, independent legal counsel for both the intended parents and the surrogate, along with court filings to confirm parentage. At Hatch, we’re here to walk you through every step—and we can connect you with trusted reproductive and family law attorneys to help ensure everyone feels protected and confident throughout the journey.

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.