Golden Surrogacy, LLC is a for-profit, full-service third-party reproduction agency based in Northbrook, Illinois, in the Chicago suburbs. According to its own materials, it was established by married couple Adam and Frank Golden, who remain in leadership as Founder/Agency Director and Co-Founder. The company describes itself as an LGBTQ+-focused agency working with intended parents nationwide.
The agency says it specializes in gestational surrogate recruiting, matching, and complete end-to-end case management, serving heterosexual and same-sex couples as well as single individuals. An egg donor program is offered alongside the surrogacy program, so intended parents who need both a donor and a gestational carrier can arrange them through the same organization. Staffing is in the range of a small-to-midsize company, with roughly a dozen to several dozen employees.
Surrogate applicants are expected to be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, to have carried at least one prior pregnancy, and to be non-smokers; detailed age, BMI, prior-cesarean and compensation figures appear in the tables below, along with licensing and Better Business Bureau information. The agency is BBB accredited, with accreditation dating to 2014 and an A+ rating. It also appears in the Men Having Babies Surrogacy Advisor provider directory.
Among published reviews written by intended parents and surrogates, several describe ongoing communication during the process can be characterized as a recurring theme: multiple reviewers mention staff being reachable with questions and explaining stages of the journey as they arrive. Ownership has remained with the founders, with no record of a sale, merger, or transfer.
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Reviewers overwhelmingly describe a positive experience, often mentioning a personal, family-like feel and a team that is easy to reach and quick to answer questions. Many reviewers, both surrogates and intended parents, say they were matched well and that the process felt smooth and well organized. A few reviewers were unhappy, raising concerns about communication and how experienced the staff handling their case seemed.
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Our experience with Golden was superb. A surrogacy journey requires a lot to navigate for IPs and Golden helped us efficiently and compassionately in all questions big and small. They matched us with an incredible surrogate/GC and it was an extra bonus to get to know her and her amazing family along the way. Team Golden and especially Kristina is the best.
View on Google (opens in a new tab)We had a great experience with Golden. The team was incredibly hands-on and helped us navigate the entire process with ease. They matched us with a wonderful surrogate whom we loved working with, and we felt well-supported from start to finish. Our baby boy was born in March 2026, and we are so grateful for the agency's guidance. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, attentive team. We had such an amazing experience that we are planning another journey with them next year.
View on Google (opens in a new tab)There arent enough positive things I could say about Golden Surrogacy and the amazing team that makes everything work so smoothly. From the professionalism, to the encouragement and guidance, the Monthly check-in to make sure Im ok, and the emotional support when my first transfer wasnt successful and now after my second successful journey. Golden Helped make my dream of carrying a child for someone else a reality and Im so glad I chose them to take this leap of faith with!! Frank is the best and if you are lucky enough to meet Kristina just know you have the best team ever!!Thank you Golden!-Aneicia B
View on Google (opens in a new tab)I have recently completed a journey as a gestational carrier for Golden Surrogacy. My experience was absolutely amazing. From my intake coordinator all the way through to Kristina with care team, I always felt cared for. The intended parents I was matched with were an absolute dream! It has been such a joyous experience, and probably the coolest thing Ive ever done. If you're considering surrogacy, I highly recommend Golden!
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Base compensation
From $70,000
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 youGolden Surrogacy accepts gestational surrogates between 21 and 42 years old.
Golden Surrogacy requires surrogates to have a BMI of 32 or lower.
Yes. Golden Surrogacy requires surrogates to have had at least 1 prior pregnancy.
Golden Surrogacy accepts surrogates who have had no more than 1 C-section.
No. Golden Surrogacy requires surrogates to be non-smokers.
Golden Surrogacy's citizenship or residency requirement for surrogates: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
