Fairfax Surrogacy is a for-profit, full-service surrogacy agency working with intended parents and gestational carriers. It operates from offices in Bethesda and Annapolis, Maryland, and in Santa Monica, California, and is a relatively small organization, with staff listings placing it in the range of roughly 11 to 50 people. Its company page lists 2021 as its founding year.
The agency is part of the Fairfax family of reproductive services, which also includes Fairfax Cryobank, Fairfax EggBank and the Genetics & IVF Institute; Fairfax EggBank describes Fairfax Surrogacy as an affiliated company. That group connection means egg and sperm donation services sit within the same corporate family as the surrogacy program.
As a full-service agency, Fairfax Surrogacy handles the journey end to end, from screening and matching through the pregnancy. The agency says its goal is to provide education and support to aspiring parents and surrogates while maintaining standards of credibility, transparency, diversity and compassion, and that it conducts extensive screening before matching. It works with LGBTQ+ intended parents and with intended parents living outside the United States, and it matches with surrogates based in the U.S. It is listed as a provider in the Men Having Babies surrogacy directory.
Fairfax Surrogacy publishes its fees, and it is accredited by the Better Business Bureau. Eligibility requirements for surrogates, fee and compensation figures, and accreditation details appear further down this page.
Among the public reviews written by surrogates, several describe staff as responsive and say they felt supported from their first contact through the journey.
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Reviewers of Fairfax Surrogacy are consistently positive, with surrogates, intended parents and other clients all describing a supportive experience. Many mention a responsive team that is easy to reach with questions and that guides people through each stage of the process. Several also describe the staff as kind, professional and caring, with some saying they would work with the agency again.
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Fairfax Surrogacy has been amazing. I have been through 2 journeys with them and would not choose any other agency to use. The entire team is so responsive and helpful from beginning to end. They literally hold your hand throughout the process. There is always someone available to answer your questions. Even if you’re traveling they’re available in case anything happens. I love them!!
View on Google (opens in a new tab)Becoming a surrogate was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, and working with Fairfax Surrogacy made it even more special. From the very first phone call, I felt supported, understood, and truly valued as a part of the process. Fairfax Surrogacy’s team made everything feel smooth, and I knew I was in the best hands possible. I wanted an agency that would not only guide me through the medical and legal processes but also provide emotional support. Fairfax Surrogacy exceeded my expectations in every way. The team was always available to answer questions, provide advice, and offer guidance when things felt overwhelming. They ensured I felt encouraged and confident in every decision I made. Throughout my pregnancy, communication was constant and open. The team kept me updated, checked in on my health, and even coordinated with the intended parents to make sure everyone was on the same page. Carrying twins was a big challenge, but I never felt alone. Fairfax was there for me every step of the way. The moment the twin girls were born was incredibly emotional. I will forever cherish the bond I formed with the intended parents, and I know that Fairfax Surrogacy played a significant role in making that connection so positive and meaningful. I was terrified of delivering the babies naturally and decided to move forward with a C-Section. They made sure I was treated with respect, kindness, and understanding in my decision. Looking back, I couldn’t have asked for a better agency to work with. Fairfax Surrogacy made my surrogacy experience fulfilling and positive, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone considering this life-changing journey. Their professionalism, compassion, and dedication make them stand out, and I’m grateful for everything they did for me and the intended family. If you’re considering becoming a surrogate, Fairfax Surrogacy is the way to go. You’ll feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout the entire journey.
View on Google (opens in a new tab)Just finished my surrogacy journey ! 3 weeks postpartum and feeling great and proud to be a part of the Fairfax surrogacy community <3
View on Google (opens in a new tab)My whole experience is 10/10. If you are considering being a surrogate please give Fairfax a go. Everyone is kind, helpful and responsive to all questions.
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Base compensation
From $53,000
Published by the agency. Benefits and allowances are usually on top of this.
Requirements change — confirm with the agency before applying.
See which agencies fit youFairfax Surrogacy accepts gestational surrogates between 21 and 42 years old.
Fairfax Surrogacy requires surrogates to have a BMI of 32 or lower.
Yes. Fairfax Surrogacy requires surrogates to have had at least 1 prior pregnancy.
