Surrogacy in North Dakota

North Dakota is considered a surrogacy-friendly state, with a legal landscape that can provide intended parents with a clear, secure path to establishing parentage. When you work with Hatch, you’re in the right place for experienced guidance that helps protect your family-building journey from start to finish. From careful screening and thoughtful matching to step-by-step legal support and fertility clinic coordination, Hatch is here to walk intended parents and surrogates through every stage.
Whether you live in North Dakota or you’re coming from out of state to match with a North Dakota surrogate, we make the process feel organized, supported, and fully guided. Explore what to expect and see how Hatch can help make your North Dakota surrogacy journey smooth and rewarding.

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Surrogacy Laws in North Dakota

Gestational surrogacy is legal in the state of North Dakota.

North Dakota has long permitted gestational surrogacy under its family law framework, allowing intended parents to pursue surrogacy as a path to building their family and women living in North Dakota to become surrogates. With clear legal recognition for the surrogacy process, you can move forward knowing you’re on solid legal ground. North Dakota recognizes key forms of third-party reproduction, including gestational surrogacy, egg donation, sperm donation, and embryo donation. This supportive approach helps make North Dakota a trusted option for families looking for a legally sound place to grow through assisted reproduction.

Inclusivity

North Dakota’s legal landscape is generally welcoming for a range of family types, including single parents by choice and LGBTQ+ families, with pathways available to establish and protect parentage. With the right guidance, intended parents can pursue surrogacy with clarity and confidence.

Requirements

Surrogacy arrangements are typically supported through a thorough, written surrogacy agreement and a clear legal plan for establishing parentage, often including court orders when appropriate. At Hatch, we’re here to walk you through every step and connect you with experienced reproductive and family law attorneys to help ensure everyone is protected and the journey stays as smooth as possible.

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North Dakota Surrogacy Requirements

At Hatch, our North Dakota surrogacy requirements are designed to keep you, your family, and the intended parents safe and supported—typically including key health criteria, a stable lifestyle, and a thorough medical and psychological screening process. You’ll also need to meet legal and logistics requirements, and we’re here to walk you through every step to make sure you feel confident, informed, and cared for throughout the journey.

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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.

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.

Cities We Serve in North Dakota

Hatch proudly supports intended parents and surrogates across the entire state of North Dakota.

We also partner with Pacific Fertility Center Los Angeles (PFCLA), a respected fertility clinic known for exceptional IVF care and experience with third-party reproduction.

Intended parents are welcome to work with any fertility clinic they prefer, and surrogates typically receive OB care close to home in North Dakota, with all travel expenses covered by the intended parents.

To provide added peace of mind, Hatch offers the Peace of Mind™ Program — a unique, all-inclusive option designed to reduce uncertainty along the way. This program includes unlimited egg donations, embryo transfers, and surrogate matches until a live birth, giving intended parents added security, flexibility, and confidence as they plan their journey.

We proudly support families and surrogates in cities including:

Fargo
Bismarck
Grand Forks
Minot
West Fargo
Mandan
Dickinson
Jamestown

If you live in North Dakota and don’t see your city listed, don’t worry—you’re in the right place. Hatch supports intended parents and surrogates statewide, wherever you call home.

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FAQs about North Dakota Surrogacy

Is surrogacy legal in North Dakota?

Yes — gestational surrogacy is legal in North Dakota. Hatch works with trusted attorneys to make sure your journey is structured correctly and everyone involved is protected.

Can single parents and LGBTQ+ intended parents pursue surrogacy in North Dakota?

Yes, single parents by choice, as well as LGBTQ+ families can pursue surrogacy in North Dakota. Hatch helps intended parents understand the journey and what additional steps may be needed.

Who can become a surrogate in North Dakota?

Surrogates generally need to meet common medical and lifestyle criteria, including having had at least one healthy pregnancy and delivery, being in good overall health, and living a stable lifestyle. Hatch supports potential surrogates through screening and education so you feel confident, cared for, and fully informed before moving forward.

Does Hatch work with North Dakota surrogates and intended parents?

Yes—Hatch supports surrogates and intended parents across the U.S., including North Dakota. If travel is needed for certain appointments (often tied to fertility clinic location), we help coordinate the logistics so you feel supported from matching through delivery.

Do we need to work with a fertility clinic in North Dakota?

Not necessarily—many intended parents and surrogates work with clinics in nearby states depending on availability, expertise, and scheduling. We can help you explore clinic options and coordinate with your care team so the process feels organized and manageable.

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