Legal Framework
Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 126 provides explicit statutory authorization for gestational surrogacy. Nevada adopted the Uniform Parentage Act (2017) provisions covering assisted reproduction, including gestational carrier agreements. The statute provides a clear pathway for pre-birth orders for all intended parent configurations.
Pre-Birth Orders in Nevada
Nevada courts routinely issue pre-birth orders for gestational surrogacy arrangements. PBOs are available for all family types — married couples, unmarried couples, same-sex couples, single parents, and international intended parents. The process is well-established and predictable, making Nevada a popular alternative to California for intended parents seeking legal certainty.
LGBTQ+ Intended Parents
Nevada provides full and equal protections for LGBTQ+ intended parents under NRS Chapter 126. Same-sex couples and single parents receive pre-birth orders on the same basis as heterosexual married couples. Nevada is particularly popular with international LGBTQ+ intended parents.
Working with a Surrogate in Nevada
Nevada is increasingly popular as a delivery state, particularly for California-based surrogates whose intended parents want the legal protections of a surrogacy-friendly state at potentially lower cost. Las Vegas and Reno have experienced surrogacy legal communities. Nevada surrogate compensation is generally comparable to California.
Nevada offers California-level legal protections with a slightly lower cost base — making it a strong alternative for intended parents flexible on delivery state.