Surrogacy Laws in Alaska

Fast Facts

• Is Alaska a surrogate friendly state: Yes
• Can Parent(s) obtain a birth order without an adoption: Yes.  Heterosexual couples or single intended parents can obtain a birth order without an adoption. Same-sex couples or same-sex single intended parents without a genetic connection to the child, will most likely be able to obtain a birth order without an adoption, but a precedent is yet to be established.
• Can birth order be obtained without a genetic connection to child: Yes, for married intended parents or unmarried heterosexual intended parents, or single intended parents. Same-sex couples or same-sex single intended parents without a genetic connection will most likely be able to obtain a birth order, but a precedent is yet to be established.

Summary of Alaska Surrogacy Law

Currently, there are no laws, statutes or case law, which specifically prohibit surrogacy in the state of Alaska. Alaska courts have regularly granted pre-birth and post-birth orders in surrogacy matters.