Colorado's Surrogacy Agreement Act Sets the Standard for Family Building
Colorado has one of the most modern and inclusive surrogacy frameworks in the country. The Colorado Surrogacy Agreement Act, signed into law in May 2021, gives intended parents and surrogates clear, enforceable protections from the first conversation through the birth of the child.
Surrogate Alternatives works with intended parents and surrogates in Colorado from its San Diego, California headquarters. The team is made up of current and former surrogates, so the people walking you through the process have lived it. Surrogate Alternatives has been building families since 1998.
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How the Colorado Surrogacy Agreement Act Protects Your Family
Pre-Birth Orders Establish Legal Parentage Before Delivery
The Colorado Surrogacy Agreement Act (C.R.S. § 19-4.5-101 et seq.) gives intended parents a clear legal path to parentage. Reproductive law attorneys typically file the pre-birth order petition during the second trimester. A judge issues an order so the intended parents are established as the legal parents to the child prior to birth. The order directs the hospital to list intended parents on the birth certificate as the legal parents to the child, and judges usually do not require a hearing.
Inclusive of Every Family Structure
The state does not require intended parents to be married, to have a genetic connection to the child or to meet residency requirements. The Act extends equal protections to LGBTQ+ couples, single intended parents and heterosexual couples. Same-sex parents may be listed on Colorado birth certificates as Mother and Mother, Father and Father, Parent and Parent, or Mother and Parent. Surrogate Alternatives coordinates with reproductive law attorneys to manage contracts, pre-birth orders and parentage throughout the process.
Surrogacy Agreements Are Court-Validated Before the Journey Begins
The Colorado Surrogacy Agreement Act requires that a gestational surrogacy agreement be validated by a court prior to the transfer of gametes or embryos. Validation confirms that all parties entered the agreement voluntarily, with independent legal representation, and that the agreement meets all statutory requirements. Once validated, the agreement is legally enforceable and clearly defines the rights and responsibilities of the intended parents and surrogate before the pregnancy begins. Surrogate Alternatives coordinates with experienced reproductive law attorneys to ensure agreements are properly executed and validated under Colorado law.
How Intended Parents in Colorado Work with Surrogate Alternatives
Surrogate Alternatives serves Colorado intended parents from its San Diego headquarters. Intended parents connect with the team by phone, video or in person for a free, no-obligation consultation, where an agency director walks them through the full surrogacy process and answers questions about medical, legal and financial requirements.
The journey follows four phases: consultation, matching, medical and legal coordination, then pregnancy and birth. There is no waiting list. Many intended parents begin reviewing potential matches within days, based on compatibility rather than location. Only about 5% of surrogate applicants move forward after screening.
Surrogate Alternatives coordinates with reproductive law attorneys to manage contracts, pre-birth orders and parentage. All client funds are held in a 100% third-party escrow account through SeedTrust, and Surrogate Alternatives does not hold or control escrowed funds at any point.
Become a Surrogate in Colorado and Help a Family Grow
Surrogate Alternatives is looking for qualified, caring women in Colorado who want to give intended parents the family they have been hoping for. The team includes current and former surrogates who provide support, guidance and competitive compensation throughout the journey.
Eligibility for Surrogates
Surrogate Alternatives requires candidates to have at least one prior healthy pregnancy and delivery. Candidates must maintain a healthy lifestyle, be free from illegal substances and tobacco, be financially stable and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. State law also requires surrogates to be at least 21 years old and to have completed a medical evaluation and mental health consultation. After matching, surrogates complete a psychological evaluation and medical screening.
What Surrogates Receive
Surrogate Alternatives offers competitive base compensation, with experienced surrogates eligible for higher rates. Additional compensation is provided for a twin pregnancy, and surrogates receive a monthly non-accountable expense allowance and a maternity clothing allowance. All compensation is managed through third-party escrow. Visit the surrogate compensation page for full details.
Care and Community Throughout the Journey
Surrogate Alternatives provides a Pregnancy Wellness Program that includes dietary and nutritional counseling, acupuncture, massage and prenatal vitamins. Surrogate Alternatives was the first surrogacy agency to offer a wellness package. Surrogates also have access to an online support group, mentorship from experienced surrogates and annual retreats. A 24/7 emergency line is available to reach management throughout the journey.
