Becoming a parent is the opportunity of a lifetime. You don’t have to wait any longer to hold your baby in your arms when you find a surrogate in North Dakota.
We have decades of experience creating families and that expertise will be put to work for you, helping you find the perfect surrogate match in the shortest amount of time.
Get started on the path to parenthood today by filling out our form.
How to Find a Surrogate in North Dakota
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You’ve been waiting for a long time to become a parent. You deserve more than an agency that will make you wait more than two years to find a surrogate We want to help you take more vacations, celebrate birthdays and create countless memories with your child, as soon as possible.
If you want to know how and where to find a surrogate, we have you covered. Our full-service, national surrogacy agency has everything you need for the process and can walk you through each step to finding a surrogate in North Dakota.
We’ll put you on the quickest path to parenthood with a shorter average wait time to find a surrogate than other agencies with these three steps:
1Find a Carrier with Our Surrogate Outreach ProgramWith our top-tier surrogate matching service, you’ll be quickly matched with potential surrogates in just a few months or less. We work with surrogates from around the country who are thoroughly screened
2Get to Know Your Surrogate Through a Conference CallFinding a surrogate profile you like is another potential step toward becoming a parent. This conference call is a chance for you and the surrogate to learn more about each other.
You can ask questions about their profile or anything else that comes to mind to help you get to know them better.
3Solidify the Match with a Surrogacy ContractA surrogacy contract is a legal part of the process and has to be signed before the medical process can begin. This contract outlines what the journey will look like while protecting the rights and interests of both parties.
With our top-tier surrogate matching service, you’ll be quickly matched with potential surrogates in just a few months or less. We work with surrogates from around the country who are thoroughly screened
Finding a surrogate profile you like is another potential step toward becoming a parent. This conference call is a chance for you and the surrogate to learn more about each other.
You can ask questions about their profile or anything else that comes to mind to help you get to know them better.
A surrogacy contract is a legal part of the process and has to be signed before the medical process can begin. This contract outlines what the journey will look like while protecting the rights and interests of both parties.
How Long Does it Take to Find a Surrogate in North Dakota?
We keep our wait times low so that you can find a surrogate in North Dakota in an average of 30-90 days.
Short wait times can be the difference between welcoming your child home and waiting multiple more years to experience what it’s like to be a parent.
It really makes that much of a difference which is why have the shortest wait times in the business. We do everything in our power to help you experience the joys of being a parent as soon as possible.
We can offer shorter average wait times to find a surrogate with our agency because of:
Our 1:1 intended parents-to-surrogate is one of the many ways that we put your needs first. Our successfully managed intended parents list helps you find a surrogate faster. We reach tens of thousands of people on a monthly basis, nationwide. This wide reach means that we’ll find you the best, highly qualified candidates to bring your dreams of parenthood to life. We know you’ve been waiting to be a parent which is why we’ve designed our screening process to be quick and straightforward. It finds the best surrogates without compromising your safety.
Get started today by reaching out to us to take the first steps in finding a surrogate.
How Much Does it Cost to Find a Surrogate Mother in North Dakota?
Our services that help you find your perfect match in the shortest amount of time are included in our total cost of $149,900.
Although cost can be a factor in this journey, it’s what that cost covers that is really important. You don’t need to work with a professional who offers you the lowest price. You need to work with a professional that can break down what their costs mean for your dream of being a parent.
We offer a fixed-fee so you know what you’re paying for upfront without having to worry about hidden costs or additional fees. Financials should be the least of your worries as you look to grow your family.
Our fixed-fee structure covers all the services you need for a successful surrogacy and is paid out in two installments. The first installment covers:
- Marketing and Advertising: With traditional and new ways of marketing all part of our surrogate matching service, our high marketing means shorter wait times while low marketing with other professionals means a longer wait to become a parent.
- Surrogate Screening: Our surrogates are extensively screened via social and medical history forms, in-home assessments and background checks, mental and psychological evaluations and insurance checks.
Intended parents explain how American Surrogacy saved them money.How to Have Financial Clarity
The second installment is due only when you find a surrogate, this payment covers:
- Match fee
- Surrogate compensation
- Intended parent and surrogate legal fees
- Travel expenses and lodging
- Insurance premiums (if needed)
- Prenatal expenses
Parent Protection Fee
Another way we give you financial clarity and peace of mind is with our Parent Protection Fee.
The Parent Protection Fee refunds a large chunk of your investment in the event of an unsuccessful surrogacy while also covering unlimited matching for as long as you have embryos.
You’re investing in your family, and protecting your budget is important to us.
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How Do I Find a Surrogate Near Me?
If you want to find a surrogate near you in North Dakota, then we have plenty of surrogate profiles that we can show you.
Remember, however, that your preferences can impact how long you’ll wait. Being open to out-of-state surrogates can lead to shorter wait times and a quicker path to parenthood.
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A surrogate profile is what you’ll use to find the perfect surrogate match. You’ll learn information about them such as where they live, the kind of parents they’re looking to help become parents and more.
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Next Steps After Finding a Surrogate
Reach out to us if you’ve already have embryos created with a fertility clinic. We can match you quickly if you have these two things which means you are just a few clicks away from taking another step toward parenthood.
When you find a surrogate profile you like, your specialist will send that profile to your fertility clinic to determine if they are medically ready to become a surrogate. If they are, the clinic will send her your intended parent profile so she can get to know more about you.
If they are interested, we’ll set up a zoom call so you can both have an opportunity to get to know each other better. There’s no pressure to commit on this call, it’s a chance for you to ask questions of each other that you want to know or didn’t learn from their profile.
If both of you determine it’s the perfect fit, the match can become official.
You need embryos and a fertility clinic to move ahead, if you don’t have either of these, here are fertility clinics close to you:
- Bismarck Fertility Care Center (Bismarck): Bismarck Fertility Care Center utilizes the Creighton Model FertilityCare system that can help identify markers that may indicate abnormalities in a woman's cycle.
- Essentia Health Mid Dakota Women’s Center-Bismarck (Bismarck): With all six MDs at this location being board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Essentia Health can provide the comprehensive care you need.
- Grand Forks Clinic (Grand Forks): Dr. Stephanie K. Dahl is a board-certified physician specializing in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
Other Things to Know About Surrogacy in North Dakota
Gestational surrogacy is legal in North Dakota due to N.D. Cent. Code 14-18. You can obtain parentage orders in most cases as long as one of the intended parents is genetically related to the child.If not, then you might have to obtain parental rights through stepparent or second-parent adoptions.
There’s also no laws against or regulating compensation.
No matter how surrogate-friendly the state is, you’ll need legal representation for the surrogacy contract anyways. Here are local attorneys you can contact in North Dakota:
- Liedman Law PLLC (Fargo): Attorney and Owner Kirsty E. Liedman has extensive experience helping families grow through artificial reproductive technology (ART).
- Brudvik Law Office (Fargo, Hillsboro): The attorneys at Brudvik Law Office help clients in North Dakota with all aspects of surrogate parenting agreements.
- Gjesdahl Law (Fargo): Attorney Kari A. Losee has been with the firm since 2016 and focuses on ART and gestational carrier agreements.
- Nilson Brand Law (Fargo, Mayville, Grand Forks): Nilson Brand Law has been at the forefront of ART in North Dakota order to help their clients understand their options. They represent parents and gestational carriers, locally, nationally, and internationally.
FAQ About Finding a Surrogate
Is it Hard to Find a Surrogate in North Dakota?
It’s not hard to find a surrogate in North Dakota with our help. We have decades of experience creating families and have fine-tuned our surrogate matching service over the years to give you the quickest path to parenthood.
How Do I Find a Surrogate Mother for Free?
You can find your own surrogate for free by looking online or even networking with family and friends. But without the extensive screening and short wait times you get with us, you’re taking the risk of fraud and longer wait times to experience parenthood.
How Much Do Surrogates Get Paid in North Dakota?
When it comes to how much you will pay your surrogate in North Dakota, there’s no set rate. That’s because surrogate compensation is dependent on the professional you work with. This compensation is for the life-changing service your surrogate is providing.
Can I Find a Surrogate Mother for a Gay Couple?
Yes, you can find a surrogate for a gay couple. We’ll match you with one of our many surrogates who would be happy to carry for you.
Can I Find a Surrogate Online?
Yes, you can find a surrogate on your own but like finding one for free, it comes with risks.
Our successfully managed lists and nationwide marketing mean finding a surrogate faster than with any other agency.
What is the Best Place to Find a Surrogate?
The best place to find a surrogate is with a reputable agency like ours. With our fixed-fees and Parent Protection Fee, we put your needs first while helping you live out your dreams of becoming parents.