What you need to know about surrogacy in Virginia
Virginia's surrogacy statute authorizes compensated gestational surrogacy, but requires the agreement to be approved by a court before the embryo transfer. Pre-birth orders are available as part of this court-approval process. Because of the upfront court requirement, timelines may run slightly longer than in some other states — your independent attorney will walk you through exactly what to expect.
What this means for you as a surrogate
Virginia provides a structured, statute-based process. The upfront court step adds certainty before you begin medications, and your independent attorney will confirm exactly what the process looks like for your specific situation.