Surrogacy Laws in Utah

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Fast Facts

  • Is Utah a surrogate friendly state: Yes.
  • Can Parent(s) obtain a birth order without an adoption: Married couples (heterosexual and same-sex) can obtain a birth order without an adoption. Single individuals (who are not cohabiting) may also obtain a birth order without an adoption as well.
  • Can birth order be obtained without a genetic connection to Child: Yes.

Summary of Utah Surrogacy Law

Utah by statute, Utah Code Ann. §78B-15-801, permits compensated gestational surrogacy and recognizes Gestational Carrier Contracts for married intended parents and single individuals who are not cohabiting. Married (and single, non-cohabiting) intended parents will be able to obtain a birth order recognizing them as the legal parents of the child/ren.

-Summary Provided by Lauren R. Barros

Attorneys specializing in surrogacy law in Utah

Lauren R. Barros, Esq.
Phone: (801) 746-0670
Email: lrb@laurenbarroslaw.com

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