District of Columbia Surrogacy Laws
Stance of Courts Toward Surrogacy
Surrogacy is permitted by statute.
Intended Parents Marital Status / Establishing Parentage
-Intended parents can obtain pre-birth parentage orders for surrogacy regardless of genetics, sexual orientation, or marital status. The orders take effect at birth.
Money Permitted?
Yes.
Summary of Law
D.C. law allows for enforceable surrogacy agreements and pre-birth orders establishing parentage
Cases, Additional Info
D.C. Code sections 16-401 to 16-412 collectively outline the legal framework for “collaborative reproduction” in Washington D.C., permitting both traditional and gestational surrogacy.