Utah Surrogacy Laws

Stance of Courts Toward Surrogacy

Surrogacy is permitted and regulated by law.

 

Intended Parents Marital Status / Establishing Parentage

Marriage required.

pre-birth parentage orders can be obtained by any married Intended Parent regardless of his or her genetic connection to the child

Money Permitted?

Yes.

Summary of Law

Utah allows enforceable surrogacy agreements, requiring court validation.

Cases, Additional Info

Utah Code Ann. 78B-15-801 (2008) permits gestational surrogacy for married Intended Parents.