Intended Parent Requirements | Qualifications for Surrogacy

Golden Surrogacy welcomes Intended Parents from many backgrounds who are ready to pursue parenthood through a thoughtful, well-supported surrogacy journey. Review the requirements below to better understand the standards we ask all Intended Parents to meet before moving forward.

These guidelines help create stronger matches, clearer communication, and a more stable experience for both the Intended Parents and the Surrogate.

Have a maximum combined age of 110 for couples, or 54 for single individuals
Be financially secure
Have a stable living environment
Have the support of a spouse, partner, or close friends and family
Maintain a respectful attitude toward the Surrogate and her commitment
Be willing and prepared to have open and honest conversations
Have a general understanding of the gestational surrogacy process
Complete all paperwork fully and in a timely manner
Be willing to undergo a psychological assessment
Have no criminal history
Be excited and ready to begin the journey

Thank you for carefully considering our requirements. We wish you all the best as you embark on a path to become parents through the wonders of surrogacy!

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Frequently Asked Questions
About Intended Parent Requirements

What are the basic requirements for Intended Parents?

Golden Surrogacy reviews age, financial stability, living situation, support system, communication readiness, and general preparedness for the surrogacy process. These requirements help support a stable and respectful journey for both the Intended Parents and the Surrogate.

What is the age limit for Intended Parents?

Golden Surrogacy generally requires a maximum combined age of 110 for couples, or a maximum age of 54 for single individuals. These guidelines are often influenced by the age and health parameters established by fertility clinics, and Golden works within those protocols to help ensure Intended Parents can be accepted into a clinic’s surrogacy program.

While Golden may be open to considering older Intended Parents who are in good overall health, age can still affect matching ability and timeline expectations. Our role is to help ensure that any Intended Parent we work with has a realistic path forward not only with the agency, but also with the fertility clinic guiding the medical process.

Can single individuals become Intended Parents through surrogacy?

Yes. Golden Surrogacy works with both couples and single individuals, provided they meet the agency’s requirements and are prepared for the responsibilities of the surrogacy journey.

Do Intended Parents need to complete a psychological assessment?

Yes. Intended Parents must be willing to complete a psychological assessment as part of the screening process, but in most cases this is better understood as a psychoeducational counseling session rather than a formal psychological evaluation. The session is typically conversational and is designed to help assess preparedness, expectations, and overall readiness for the surrogacy journey.

Unlike the psychological screening completed by Surrogates, this process does not usually involve psychometric testing for Intended Parents. Instead, it is more often an interview-style session focused on education, communication, and emotional preparedness.

In many cases, fertility clinics will also require a group counseling and preparedness session after matching during the in-person workup with the Surrogate. This helps evaluate the strength of the match and ensures that all parties are informed, aligned, and ready to move forward together.