Surrogacy in South Carolina

South Carolina is seen as a surrogacy-friendly state, offering a legally secure path for intended parents with well-established court processes that support parentage rights. With Hatch by your side, you’re in the right place—our experienced team helps keep your South Carolina surrogacy journey protected, organized, and supported from day one. Whether you’re an intended parent or a prospective surrogate, Hatch guides you through every step, including screening, personalized matching, legal coordination, and seamless support with your fertility clinic.

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Surrogacy Laws in South Carolina

Gestational surrogacy is legal in the state of South Carolina.

Rather than relying on a single surrogacy statute, South Carolina surrogacy arrangements are typically supported through established legal practice and court procedures that recognize intended parentage. This means women who live in South Carolina can become gestational surrogates, and intended parents in the state can legally pursue surrogacy to build their family. South Carolina supports assisted reproduction pathways commonly used in surrogacy, including gestational surrogacy as well as egg donation, sperm donation, and embryo donation. With experienced legal guidance, the state can be a reliable option for families who want a clear, legally supported path to parenthood.

Inclusivity

South Carolina’s approach can be welcoming to a wide range of families, including single parents and LGBTQ+ intended parents, with parentage typically established through court orders. Because processes can vary by county and individual circumstances, working with an experienced team helps ensure your journey is handled smoothly and respectfully.

Requirements

A written surrogacy agreement and separate, independent legal representation for the surrogate and intended parents are key safeguards, and intended parents commonly pursue a pre-birth order to confirm legal parentage before delivery. At Hatch, we connect you with trusted South Carolina reproductive attorneys so you feel protected, informed, and supported at every step.

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South Carolina Surrogacy Requirements

At Hatch, we welcome women who are healthy, compassionate, and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of intended parents. Our surrogacy requirements in South Carolina are designed to ensure a safe, positive, and rewarding experience for everyone involved.

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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 South Carolina

Hatch proudly supports intended parents and surrogates across the entire state of South Carolina — wherever you’re starting from, you’re in the right place.

We also partner with Pacific Fertility Center Los Angeles (PFCLA), a leading fertility clinic known for advanced IVF care and outstanding lab expertise.

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

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

We proudly support families and surrogates in cities including:

Charleston
Columbia
Greenville
Myrtle Beach
Spartanburg
Rock Hill
Hilton Head Island
Florence

If you live in South Carolina and don’t see your city listed above, don’t worry — Hatch supports intended parents and surrogates across the entire state, and we’re here to walk you through every step.

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FAQs about South Carolina Surrogacy

Who can become a surrogate in South Carolina?

While South Carolina law doesn’t set one universal checklist, most reputable programs (including Hatch) follow established medical and screening standards—typically being a healthy adult, having had at least one uncomplicated pregnancy, and meeting lifestyle requirements. We’ll walk you through every step of screening, support, and matching so you feel confident and cared for from day one.

Who can become a parent through surrogacy in South Carolina?

Many different kinds of families build through surrogacy, including married couples, unmarried couples, and LGBTQ+ intended parents, but the legal pathway can differ based on your circumstances.

How do surrogacy contracts work in South Carolina?

The legal agreement typically covers compensation and reimbursements, medical decision-making expectations, confidentiality, and what happens in unexpected situations. Your surrogate and intended parents should each have their own attorney, and Hatch helps coordinate the process so everyone feels informed, protected, and respected.

Can intended parents from another state use a South Carolina surrogate?

Yes—many intended parents match with a surrogate in South Carolina even if they live elsewhere, and travel plans are built into the process. We help coordinate logistics with the fertility clinic, legal team, and delivery planning so distance feels manageable and you’re supported the whole way.

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