Surrogacy Laws in Illinois

Fast Facts

• Is Illinois a surrogate friendly state: Yes, but only if there is a genetic connection to at least one parent. Surrogacy is permitted by statute 750 Ill. Comp. Stat. 47/1-47/75.
• Can Parent(s) obtain a birth order without an adoption: Yes, but statutory requirements must be met prior to the birth of the child. If statutory requirements are not met or if the administrative process is not complete prior to birth, a court order is necessary.
• Can birth order be obtained without a genetic connection to Child: No, a birth order can’t be obtained without a genetic connection to at least one of the parents.

– Summary provided by Julie M. Tavoso, Esq.

Attorneys specializing in surrogacy law in Illinois

Meg Ledebuhr, Esq.
Phone: 312.374.0813
Email: meg@mwflg.com

Teri E. Robins, JD, MBA
Phone: (847) 682-0463
Email: teri@trlawoffices.com

Heather Ross, Esq.
Phone: (847) 412-0571
Email: hross@rossandzuckerman.com

Tim Schlesinger, Esq.
Phone: (314) 325-7157
Email: tim@mwflg.com

Julie M. Tavoso, Esq.
Phone: (630) 325-9100
Email: julie@reproductive-law.com

Ralph M. Tsong, Esq.
Phone: (562) 274-7807
Email: ralph@tsonglaw.com

Joanna Beck Wilkinson, Esq.
Phone: (415) 505-7191
Email: joanna@marybecklaw.com

Nora Zuckerman, Esq.
Phone: (847) 412-0571
Email: nzuckerman@rossandzuckerman.com