Legal Framework
Wyoming has no surrogacy-specific statute. Gestational surrogacy is governed by case law and Wyoming's general parentage statutes. Wyoming has a very small population, a small legal bar, and limited surrogacy infrastructure. Courts in Laramie County (Cheyenne) and Natrona County (Casper) have more general court experience, but surrogacy-specific experience is limited statewide.
Pre-Birth Orders in Wyoming
Pre-birth orders have been obtained in Wyoming in some cases, but the state's small surrogacy law bar means fewer attorneys have hands-on PBO experience. For Wyoming surrogates in the southern part of the state (Cheyenne, Laramie), Colorado delivery under the Colorado Uniform Parentage Act provides a much stronger and more predictable legal framework with routine PBOs for all family types.
LGBTQ+ Intended Parents
Wyoming does not have explicit statutory surrogacy protections for LGBTQ+ families. LGBTQ+ intended parents with Wyoming surrogates should strongly consider Colorado delivery, which explicitly protects all family configurations under statute.
Key Steps
Retain a Wyoming-licensed reproductive attorney before finalizing your match. Discuss Colorado delivery as an option if your surrogate is in southern Wyoming. Both parties must have independent legal representation.
Wyoming surrogacy journeys are possible but logistically challenging given the state's limited surrogacy infrastructure. Southern Wyoming surrogates should discuss Colorado delivery — it's the most practical path to strong legal protections.