What if you could help a family fulfill their deepest dream and earn competitive surrogate compensation?
You can become a surrogate in Alaska and receive the financial security, expert legal protection, and comprehensive support you deserve.
The decision to pursue surrogacy is an ambitious one, but with the right agency guiding you, you can feel confident and protected throughout the entire journey.
Ready to hear how to become a surrogate? Let's walk through what becoming a surrogate in Alaska looks like.
How to Become a Surrogate in Alaska: 6 Simple Steps
The journey to help a family become a parent starts with a single step. We’ve outlined a standard surrogate's journey to help you understand the process is like. This process is well-regulated for the health and safety of everyone involved.
Step 1: Request Information and Review Qualifications
The first step is to check if surrogacy is right for you. You'll start by filling out a short form or calling a specialist to discuss the process and review the basic surrogacy qualifications.
Step 2: Complete the Screening Process
Once you're ready, you will move on to a thorough screening to gather information about your health and lifestyle. This phase includes a medical, mental, and criminal background check to ensure you are emotionally and physically ready for the journey.
Not sure if you meet the qualifications?
When you reach out, we'll guide you through requirements and help you through the process.
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Step 3: Find a Surrogacy Match
This is one of the most exciting steps! We’ll help you find intended parents (IPs) whose values align with yours. You get to review profiles and choose a family based on your personal preferences for communication, relationship after birth, and location.
Step 4: Finalize the Legal Contract
You and the intended parents will work with Alaska surrogacy attorneys to draft and sign a legal agreement. This contract outlines roles, responsibilities, financial compensation, and protection for all parties. Because of Alaska’s legal landscape, working with an experienced attorney is critical to protect your rights. We can connect you with professionals who have seen it all.
Step 5: Begin the Medical Process
You will start the medical process with the intended parents' fertility clinic. This includes taking fertility medications and injections, followed by the embryo transfer. You'll rest after the transfer and soon after, your pregnancy is confirmed.
Step 6: The Pregnancy and Birth
Once pregnancy is confirmed, you begin receiving your regular base payments (don’t worry, you’ll be compensated before this time as well!) You will continue regular prenatal care until the baby is born. You'll leave the hospital with a profound connection to the family you helped create.
How long does it take to become a surrogate from start to finish?
It varies, but you can expect a minimum of one year. The average is 15-24 months.
What Are the Requirements to Be a Surrogate in Alaska?
These surrogate requirements are based on strict medical guidelines to protect the health of everyone involved. If you've had a healthy pregnancy and delivery, you likely meet our basic criteria.
Here are the basic surrogacy qualifications:
- Age 21-40 years old
- BMI between 19-32
- No more than 5 vaginal births or 3 C-sections (some agencies state no more than 2 C-sections).
- In good overall physical and mental health.
- Non-smoker in a smoke-free home.
- U.S. citizen or legal resident.
- Financially stable (not relying on surrogate pay for basic bills).
- Strong support system.
- No history of substance abuse or criminal history.
We are here to help you figure out if surrogacy is right for you, even if you are unsure about one or two requirements.
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How American Surrogacy Supports You Through the Journey in Alaska
With American Surrogacy, you get the personalized, human support of a smaller team combined with the robust resources and experience of a national agency.
Our services ensure you feel supported, heard, and protected:
We carefully screen and only work with the best intended parents, ensuring we find families whose values align with yours. Our screening ensures you know what to expect with education and honest conversations. We work with the best reproductive law attorneys to protect your rights and understand your state laws. Throughout your journey, we're here for medical guidance, emotional reassurance and communication help to ensure you have the best experience possible. You’ll know exactly what you'll be paid and when. Whether we're managing payments directly or working with a trusted escrow partner, all the financial logistics are handled professionally. Our relationship doesn't end at delivery. We support you through postpartum and help facilitate whatever relationship you want with the family.Services for Surrogates
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Is There Anything Unique About Becoming a Surrogate in Alaska?
Alaska is a welcoming state for surrogacy, with several unique elements that make your journey safe and rewarding.
- Legally Permitted Compensated Surrogacy: Compensated surrogacy is legal in Alaska because no state law prohibits payment.
- Generally Favorable Courts: Courts in Alaska are typically favorable to gestational surrogacy arrangements. While parentage orders can be granted pre-birth, a hearing is often required, and a post-birth adoption process may be needed in some cases (e.g., if there is no genetic link). Working with an expert attorney is essential for securing parentage.
- Competitive Compensation to Offset High Cost of Living: Surrogate compensation ranges from $55,000 - $110,000+,. As an Alaskan living in a higher cost-of-living area or with previous experience, your compensation may fall towards the higher end.
- National Matching is Key: Due to Alaska's size and low population density, finding a local match or fertility clinic may be more difficult or involve higher travel costs. By working with a national agency, you can expand your search and dramatically reduce your wait time to match with the perfect intended parents, regardless of where they live.
Common Questions from Surrogates in Alaska
How long does it take to become a surrogate in Alaska?
From your first application to the delivery of the baby, the entire surrogacy journey typically takes 15–24 months. Once you are medically cleared and approved, the matching process to find intended parents often takes about 1–4 months.
How much do surrogates get paid in Alaska?
Your total surrogate pay in Alaska typically ranges from $55,000 - $110,000+. This includes your monthly base surrogate compensation (which starts upon confirmed pregnancy) and additional benefits like travel reimbursement, a monthly allowance, and maternity clothing.
What’s the first step in becoming a surrogate?
The very first step is to complete a free application or consultation with an agency. This helps you figure out if you meet the basic surrogacy qualifications and if the journey is right for you.
How does the surrogate matching process work?
The matching process is centered on your needs and preferences. We look for alignment in communication frequency, appointment involvement, and the type of relationship you desire after birth. We only present you with carefully screened intended parents who align with your preferences to ensure a strong, positive partnership.
Do surrogates have to have had a baby before?
Yes, you must have given birth to at least one child that you are currently raising, and reputable agencies will not make an exception on this.
Ready to Get Started?
Imagine the moment you unite a family with the baby they’ve dreamed of because of your selfless act. This incredible, life-changing moment may not be as far away as you think. You can start making a life-changing difference today with three simple steps:
- Request Your Free Alaska Surrogacy Guide: Fill out our quick and free form to get comprehensive information about surrogate requirements, surrogate compensation, and the full process.
- Connect with a Surrogacy Specialist: One of our experienced specialists will reach out for a relaxed, no-pressure conversation to answer all your questions and review your surrogacy qualifications.
- Explore If Surrogacy Is Right for You: You'll walk away with complete clarity and honesty about your options, whether surrogacy is a perfect fit or the timing isn't quite right.