Surrogacy Laws in Utah
Fast Facts
- Is Utah a surrogate friendly state: Yes.
- Can Parent(s) obtain a birth order without an adoption: Depends, only Married couples (heterosexual and same-sex) can obtain a birth order without an adoption.
- Can birth order be obtained without a genetic connection to Child: Depends, only Married couples (heterosexual and same-sex) can obtain a birth order without a genetic connection.
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 only. Married intended parents will be able to obtain a birth order recognizing them as the legal parents of the child/ren.