One of the most generous things a person can choose to do.
First-time surrogates with Circle Surrogacy earn between $60,000 and $75,000 in base compensation, with medical, legal, and mental-health support fully covered by the intended parents.
Who can become a surrogate.
- Age 21–40
- Have delivered at least one child
- Healthy BMI (typically under 32)
- No major pregnancy complications
- Stable home & financial situation
- Non-smoker, drug-free
- Live in a surrogacy-friendly U.S. state
- Willing to complete medical & psychological screening
Not sure if you qualify? Apply anyway — our screening team reviews every application personally.
From application to delivery, roughly 15–18 months.
Application
A short online form. Takes about 15 minutes. A screening specialist reaches out within 48 hours.
Screening
Medical records review, background check, psychological evaluation, and a conversation with your partner if you have one.
Matching
You review intended parent profiles. When both sides feel the fit is right, we facilitate a first video call.
Legal & medical clearance
Independent attorneys represent you at the intended parents' expense. Medical clearance happens at their clinic.
Transfer & pregnancy
Embryo transfer, weekly check-ins with your surrogate advocate, and a private community of current surrogates.
Delivery & recovery
You deliver at your preferred hospital. Post-partum care and final compensation are handled by us.
It's the hardest, best thing I've done. Circle held every piece so all I had to do was carry.