Surrogacy Laws in New Jersey

Gestational surrogacy is legal in the state of New Jersey.

Several years ago New Jersey passed legislation officially legalizing gestational surrogacy, allowing both women residing in the state to become surrogates and intended parents in New Jersey to pursue surrogacy as a way to grow their families.

New Jersey recognizes gestational surrogacy, egg donation, sperm donation, and embryo donation, making it an especially supportive state for those seeking to build their families through assisted reproduction.

Inclusivity

The laws in New Jersey are progressive and inclusive, welcoming single parents by choice and LGBTQ+ families to pursue surrogacy without fear of discrimination.

Requirements

New Jersey requires that intended parents and surrogates each have independent legal counsel and a written agreement in place before beginning the surrogacy process. At Hatch, we connect you with leading reproductive and family law attorneys to ensure your journey is smooth, protected, and well-supported every step of the way.

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New Jersey Surrogacy Requirements

At Hatch, we follow New Jersey’s guidelines to ensure every surrogacy journey is safe, ethical, and rewarding for everyone involved. Our surrogacy requirements are thoughtfully designed to protect your health and support your experience from start to finish.

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How Hatch Works

At Hatch, we bring intended parents and compassionate surrogates together, guiding every step of the surrogacy journey with care and expertise. As a leading third-party surrogacy agency, we handle every detail—from matching and legal support to medical coordination—so you can focus on what matters most: building your family.

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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.

Know someone who would make a great surrogate? Join our referral program.

Cities We Serve in New Jersey

Hatch proudly supports intended parents and surrogates across the entire state of New Jersey. 

We work hand-in-hand with our partner fertility clinic, Pacific Fertility Center Los Angeles (PFCLA), to offer world-class fertility care and guidance. 

Intended parents are welcome to choose any fertility clinic that’s right for them, and surrogates usually receive OB care close to home, with travel expenses covered.

To provide even greater reassurance, Hatch offers the exclusive Peace of Mind™ Program — a unique, all-inclusive surrogacy package. This program covers unlimited egg retrievals when using donor eggs, embryo transfers, and surrogate matches until a live birth, giving intended parents security, flexibility, and total confidence as they plan their family-building journey.

We proudly support families and surrogates in cities including:

  • Newark
  • Jersey City
  • Patterson
  • Elizabeth
  • Edison
  • Trenton
  • Camden
  • Clifton

 

If you reside in New Jersey and don’t see your city listed above, don’t worry — Hatch proudly supports families and surrogates across the entire state.

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FAQs about New Jersey Surrogacy

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Take the Next Step in Your New Jersey Surrogacy Journey

Becoming a surrogate in New Jersey means joining a supportive community with strong legal protections and experienced guidance. At Hatch, we’re here to ensure you feel confident and cared for throughout every part of your surrogacy journey in New Jersey.