Surrogacy in Ohio

Ohio Surrogacy Laws

Stance of Courts Toward Surrogacy

Surrogacy is permitted and recognized by case law.

Intended Parents Marital Status / Establishing Parentage

–pre-birth parentage orders can be obtained by any Intended Parent in most circumstances

Money Permitted?

Yes.

Summary of Law

Ohio courts have upheld the enforceability of surrogacy agreements.

Cases, Additional Info

J.F. v. D.B., 879 N.E.2d 740 (2007) held that surrogacy does not violate any public policy and therefore gestational surrogacy is permitted. Does not address traditional surrogacy