Independent ranking · intended parents
An independent ranking of U.S. surrogacy agencies for intended parents, built from verified reviews, public records and each agency's own published information — scored by a published method.
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Drawn from the same scores as the overall ranking.
Best large full-service agency
Growing Generations, founded in 1996, pairs long experience with strong reputation: 4.86 stars across 335 verified reviews. According to its website, it offers full-service surrogacy, works with LGBTQ and international intended parents, and publishes its fees.
Runners-up: Giving Tree Surrogacy, Joy of Life
Best boutique agency
With an estimated staff of just six, Surrogate Parenting Services pairs a small team with deep experience, founded in 1990, and strong reputation: 4.87 stars across 142 verified reviews, rising to 4.95 stars among 41 intended-parent reviews.
Runners-up: Family Makers Surrogacy, Great Beginnings Surrogacy
Best for LGBTQ+ parents
Growing Generations states on its website that it works with LGBTQ+ intended parents and publishes its fees. It ranks second overall for intended parents, backed by 4.86 stars across 335 reviews and a founding year of 1996.
Best for international intended parents
Surrogate Parenting Services states it works with international intended parents and publishes its fees. It earns 4.87 stars across 142 reviews, with 4.95 stars from 41 intended-parent reviews, and was founded in 1990 with a BBB A+ grade and accreditation.
Runners-up: Growing Generations, ISC
Best for transparency on cost
NW Surrogacy Center publishes its fees, stating an agency fee of $37,000 and surrogate base compensation of $51,000-$99,000 on its website. That openness, backed by experience dating to its founding in 1994, puts it ahead of 14 qualifying agencies for cost transparency.
Runners-up: Roots Surrogacy, Pathways to Parenthood
Scores are out of 100. Open “Score breakdown” on any agency to see how each factor contributed. See the ranking for surrogates.
4.9 (142 ratings)Laguna Niguel, CAFounded 1990Full-service
Surrogate Parenting Services leads for intended parents on reputation, with 4.87 stars across 142 reviews and 4.95 stars from 41 intended-parent reviews. Founded in 1990, it also holds an A+ BBB grade with accreditation.
4.9 (335 ratings)Los Angeles, CAFounded 1996Full-service
Growing Generations ranks #2 of 86 for intended parents largely on reputation, with 4.86 stars across 335 verified reviews, and on experience, having been founded in 1996. It also holds an A+ BBB grade, though it is not BBB accredited.
5.0 (76 ratings)Murrieta, CAFounded 2012Full-service
ISC ranks #3 of 86 for intended parents largely on reputation, with a 5-star average across 76 verified reviews, including 5 stars from 20 intended-parent reviews. It also holds an A+ BBB grade, though it is not BBB accredited.
4.8 (67 ratings)Beverly Hills, CAFounded 2001Full-service
EDSI ranks #4 of 86 for intended parents on the strength of its experience, having been founded in 2001, and its compliance profile, including an A+ BBB grade. It also holds 4.76 stars across 67 reviews, and the agency states it publishes its fees.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
4.9 (67 ratings)Suwanee, GAFounded 2008Full-service
Family Inceptions ranks #5 of 86 for intended parents largely on reputation, with 4.88 stars across 67 reviews, including a 5-star average from 21 intended-parent reviews. It is BBB accredited, was founded in 2008, and the agency states it publishes its fees.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
4.8 (36 ratings)Sandy Springs / Atlanta, GAFounded 2016Full-service
Family Makers Surrogacy ranks #6 for intended parents on the strength of its reputation, 4.78 stars across 36 reviews, and its compliance factor, backed by an A+ BBB grade with accreditation. The agency also publishes its fees, stating a $45,000 agency fee.
4.8 (19 ratings)Aliso Viejo, CAFounded 2007Full-service
West Coast Surrogacy holds an A+ BBB grade with accreditation and was founded in 2007, which anchors its compliance and experience standing. Its reputation draws on 4.79 stars across 19 verified reviews, and the agency states it publishes its fees.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
5.0 (82 ratings)Carlsbad, CAFounded 2019Full-service
Road to Baby ranks #8 of 86 for intended parents largely on reputation, with 4.95 stars across 82 verified reviews, backed by an A+ BBB grade with accreditation. Founded in 2019, it has a shorter track record than many agencies.
4.9 (98 ratings)Irvine, CAFounded 2015Full-service
Giving Tree Surrogacy's #9 placement rests mainly on reputation, with 4.88 stars across 98 verified reviews, and on compliance, reflected in its A+ BBB grade and accreditation. According to its website, it publishes its fees and works with LGBTQ and international parents.
5.0 (142 ratings)Ontario, CAFounded 2017Full-service
Joy of Life ranks #10 of 86 for intended parents largely on reputation, with 5.0 stars across 142 verified reviews, plus an A+ BBB grade with accreditation. Its position is held back by fee transparency, which its website leaves unclear.
5.0 (19 ratings)TX: DallasFounded 2002Full-service
Simple Surrogacy's A+ BBB grade with accreditation and its 2002 founding support its #11 spot for intended parents, alongside a 5-star average across 19 reviews; the agency states it is full-service and publishes its fees.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
4.8 (44 ratings)San Diego, CAFounded 1998Full-service
Great Beginnings Surrogacy's #12 spot for intended parents rests on reputation, with 4.82 stars across 44 reviews, and experience, having been founded in 1998. According to its website, it publishes its fees and works with LGBTQ and international parents.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
4.9 (34 ratings)Beaverton, ORFounded 2014Full-service
All Families Surrogacy's #13 spot for intended parents rests on its reputation, with 4.91 stars across 34 reviews, and its compliance, backed by a BBB A+ grade and accreditation. The Oregon agency, founded in 2014, states that it publishes its fees.
4.8 (19 ratings)Madison, WIFounded 2004Full-service
Hope Surrogacy's #14 spot for intended parents rests largely on compliance, with an A+ BBB grade and accreditation, and on experience, having been founded in 2004. Its 4.79-star average spans only 19 reviews, which limits its reputation score.
5.0 (24 ratings)Cincinnati, OHFounded 2007Full-service
Compassionate Beginnings ranks #15 for intended parents largely on reputation, with 5.0 stars across 24 verified reviews, plus an A+ BBB grade (not accredited). The agency states it is full-service and publishes its $20,000-$25,000 agency fee.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
4.7 (22 ratings)Sylvania, OHFounded 2018Full-service
Gift of Life Surrogacy holds an A+ BBB grade with accreditation, and it publishes its fees, stating an agency fee of $56,000. Its reviews average 4.68 stars across 22 ratings, a smaller base that tempers its position.
5.0 (104 ratings)Frisco, TexasFounded 2007Full-service
Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions ranks #17 largely on reputation, with 4.96 stars across 104 verified reviews, and on experience, having been founded in 2007. Compliance data was missing, and the agency states it publishes its fees.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
4.8 (71 ratings)Irvine, CAFounded 2015Full-service
ACRC Global's position is driven by its reputation, with 4.76 stars across 71 reviews, and by compliance, reflected in an A grade and accreditation from the BBB. The agency states it works with LGBTQ and international parents and publishes its fees.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
4.8 (48 ratings)Chula Vista, CAFounded 2014Full-service
Family Tree Surrogacy Center's #19 position for intended parents rests mainly on reputation, with 4.85 stars across 48 reviews, plus fee transparency, as the agency states it publishes its fees. It was founded in 2014.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
4.8 (53 ratings)Northbrook, ILFounded 2013Full-service
Golden Surrogacy's position rests on its reputation, with 4.77 stars across 53 measured reviews, and its A+ BBB grade with accreditation. Its standing is held back by fee transparency, which its website leaves unclear, and a modest review count.
4.6 (55 ratings)Pasadena, CaliforniaFounded 2003Full-service
The Genesis Group ranks #21 of 86 for intended parents largely on experience, having been founded in 2003, and on compliance as a BBB-accredited agency. Its reputation rests on 4.64 stars across 55 reviews, and it publishes its fees.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
4.8 (11 ratings)Southborough, MAFounded 2007Full-service
CSED, founded in 2007, ranks #22 of 86 for intended parents largely on reputation, with 4.82 stars across 11 reviews, and on experience. It states it offers full-service surrogacy and publishes its fees; compliance data was unavailable.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
4.5 (88 ratings)Carlsbad, CAFounded 2005Full-service
Extraordinary Conceptions' position rests on its BBB A+ grade and long track record since its founding in 2005. Its reviews average 4.53 stars across 88 ratings, though only 13 come from intended parents, averaging 4.38.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
4.5 (15 ratings)La Mesa, CAFounded 2011Full-service
Modern Family Surrogacy's #24 placement for intended parents rests on BBB accreditation and experience dating to its founding in 2011, while a 4.53-star average across only 15 reviews keeps its reputation score more modest; according to its website, it publishes its fees.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
4.8 (18 ratings)New York, NYFounded 2021Full-service
Brownstone Surrogacy's position rests on its reputation, with 4.78 stars across 18 reviews, and transparency, as it publishes a $50,000 agency fee. Its founding in 2021 and missing compliance data hold it from ranking higher.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
4.6 (45 ratings)Fairfield, CTFounded 2009Full-service + legal
Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists holds #26 for intended parents on reputation, with 4.64 stars across 45 reviews, and experience dating to its founding in 2009. Its compliance factor lacked data, and it is not BBB accredited.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
5.0 (22 ratings)Full-service + legal
Nascency's 5-star average across 22 verified reviews and its A+ BBB grade (not accredited) support its #27 position, while fee transparency the agency's website leaves unclear holds it back, and no founding-year data was available to score experience.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
4.8 (19 ratings)Wimberley, TXFounded 2015Full-service
Choice Surrogacy's position for intended parents rests on its BBB A+ grade (though it is not BBB-accredited) and a 4.79-star average, which comes from only 19 reviews. It states it publishes its fees and works with LGBTQ and international parents.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
4.5 (55 ratings)Irvine, CAFounded 2019Full-service
Patriot Conceptions holds an A+ BBB grade (though it is not BBB-accredited), and its reviews average 4.55 stars across 55 ratings. The agency states it publishes its fees, but its 2019 founding and modest review volume keep it mid-table at #29.
5.0 (20 ratings)Irvine, CAFull-service
Southern California Surrogacy's position rests mainly on reputation, with 4.95 stars across 20 verified reviews, and the agency states it publishes its fees. Missing data on compliance, experience and review depth limits how far those strengths carry it.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 14% for the missing data.
4.5 (96 ratings)Los Angeles, CAFounded 2014Full-service
Same Love Surrogacy's position rests on reviews, averaging 4.53 stars across 96 ratings, and on fee transparency: it publishes a $40,000 agency fee on its website. Missing compliance data, a heavily weighted factor, holds its ranking back.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
4.6 (145 ratings)Portland, ORFounded 1994Full-service + legal
NW Surrogacy Center, founded in 1994, earns its #32 spot on long experience and published fees, including a stated $37,000 agency fee, along with 4.58 stars across 145 reviews; a C+ BBB grade without accreditation holds it back.
5.0 (29 ratings)Miami, FLFounded 2012Full-service
Fertility Heaven's reputation carries its #33 position, with a 5-star average across 29 verified reviews, including 7 from intended parents, and it was founded in 2012; missing compliance and review-depth data keep it from ranking higher.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
5.0 (188 ratings)Escondido, CAFounded 2017Full-service
Gestacy's mid-table position rests on strong reviews, 4.96 stars across 188 reviews, including 4.97 from 58 intended-parent reviews, while fees that are unclear on its own website and missing compliance data hold it back.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
5.0 (21 ratings)Coeur d'Alene, IDFull-service
Delivering Hope's position rests on reputation, with 5-star averages across 21 verified reviews, including 13 from intended parents, and on transparency, as the agency states it publishes its fees. Missing compliance and experience data keep it from ranking higher.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 14% for the missing data.
4.5 (51 ratings)Irvine, CAFounded 2019Full-service
PrimeSurro's A+ BBB grade with accreditation anchors its #36 position for intended parents, supported by 4.53 stars across 51 reviews. Its relatively recent founding in 2019 and modest review volume keep it mid-table.
4.8 (26 ratings)Marietta, GAFull-service + legal
TPI's mid-table position rests largely on reputation, with 4.85 stars across 26 reviews, and the agency states it publishes its fees. Missing data on compliance, experience and review depth limits how high it can rank for intended parents.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 14% for the missing data.
4.6 (20 ratings)San Diego, CAFounded 1999Full-service
Conceptual Options' mid-table position rests on experience, founded in 1999, and a 4.6-star average, though that comes from only 20 reviews; no compliance data was available, and the agency states it publishes its fees.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
5.0 (24 ratings)Bethesda, MDFounded 2013Full-service
Surrogate Steps' mid-table position rests mainly on reputation, with a 5-star average across 24 reviews, and on experience since its founding in 2013. Compliance and review-depth data were unavailable, which limits how much those strengths can lift it.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
4.5 (118 ratings)San Diego, CAFounded 2015Full-service
Physician's Surrogacy sits mid-table at #40 of 86 on a 4.55-star average across 118 reviews and fee transparency, as it publishes its fees, while missing compliance and review-depth data hold its position back.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
5.0 (21 ratings)Chapel Hill, NCFull-service
Village Surrogacy's mid-table position rests on reputation, with 5.0 stars across 21 reviews, and it publishes its fees, according to its website. Missing data for compliance, experience and review depth, which together carry heavy weight, holds it back.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 14% for the missing data.
5.0 (10 ratings)Albany, NYFounded 2020Full-service
NYSC sits mid-table at #42 of 86: its reputation is strong, with 5.0 stars across 10 reviews, and it publishes its $22,500 agency fee, but founded in 2020, it has limited experience and no compliance data for us to score.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 12% for the missing data.
4.5 (24 ratings)Roseville, CAFounded 2015Full-service
Roots Surrogacy sits mid-table at #43 of 86: it publishes its agency fee ($50,000-$150,000), lifting transparency, but its 4.5-star average rests on just 24 reviews, and compliance data was missing for the heavily weighted compliance factor.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
4.6 (11 ratings)Overland Park, KSFull-service
Pathways to Parenthood sits mid-table at #44 of 86, helped by fee transparency: it publishes a $28,000 agency fee. Its 4.64-star average spans only 11 reviews, and missing compliance and experience data limit its position for intended parents.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 14% for the missing data.
4.7 (58 ratings)Chevy Chase, MDFounded 2001Full-service + legal
CFC, founded in 2001, draws strength from its long track record and a 4.71-star average across 58 reviews, but it sits mid-pack at #45 partly because, according to its website, fees are available only by quote.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
4.5 (58 ratings)Boston, MAFounded 1995Full-service + legal
Founded in 1995 and BBB accredited, Circle Surrogacy gains from its experience, but its mid-table #46 spot reflects a 3.25-star average across just 4 reviews from intended parents and fee information that is unclear on its website.
4.6 (74 ratings)Chicago, ILFounded 2007Full-service
Family Source Consultants, founded in 2007, earns a strong experience score, and the agency states it publishes its fees. Its mid-table position reflects a moderate reputation score despite 4.61 stars across 74 reviews, and compliance data that was unavailable.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
5.0 (39 ratings)El Cajon, CAFounded 2019Full-service
Accel Conceptions holds 5 stars across 39 reviews, which lifts its reputation, but the agency's website leaves fees unclear and compliance data is missing, keeping it mid-pack at #48. Founded in 2019, it states it works with LGBTQ and international parents.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
4.3 (81 ratings)Irvine, CAFounded 2016Full-service
GSHC holds a BBB A grade with accreditation, but reputation, the most heavily weighted factor, keeps it mid-pack: 4.31 stars across 81 reviews. According to its website, it publishes its fees and works with LGBTQ and international parents.
5.0 (14 ratings)Beverly Hills, CAFounded 2007Full-service
Fertility Miracles, founded in 2007, holds 5 stars across 14 reviews, but its fee transparency is unclear on its website and it is not BBB-rated, which keeps it mid-pack. According to its website, it works with LGBTQ and international parents.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
4.8 (27 ratings)City of Industry, CAFounded 2012Full-service
Happy Future Surrogacy earns 4.85 stars across 27 reviews and has operated since 2012, but it sits mid-pack because its fee transparency is unclear on its website and no compliance data was available to score.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
5.0 (20 ratings)Bettendorf, IAFounded 2015Full-service
Sowing Seeds Surrogacy holds a 5-star average across 20 reviews, including 8 from intended parents, but its position is held back because its website does not specify fees and no compliance data was available; it is not BBB rated or accredited.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
4.9 (36 ratings)Houston, TXFounded 2011Full-service
Shared Conception, founded in 2011, draws strength from 4.86 stars across 36 reviews, but its #53 position reflects low transparency, with fees the agency's website leaves unclear, and missing compliance data.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
4.9 (33 ratings)Palm Beach Gardens, FLFounded 2011Full-service
Family Formers holds a strong reputation, with 4.88 stars across 33 reviews, and was founded in 2011, but missing compliance and review-depth data and a low surrogate-support score hold it to the middle of the ranking for intended parents.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
4.5 (36 ratings)Santa Monica, CAFounded 2022Full-service
Pinnacle Surrogacy, founded in 2022 with an estimated staff of six, is held back by limited experience and missing compliance data. It earns 4.53 stars across 36 reviews, and according to its website it publishes its fees.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
4.9 (60 ratings)Beverly Hills, CAFull-service
Global Surrogacy Services holds 4.87 stars across 60 reviews, with 5 stars from 22 intended-parent reviews, but its position is held back by unclear fee information on its website and missing data on compliance and experience.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 14% for the missing data.
4.8 (62 ratings)Diamond Bar, CAFounded 2019Full-service
Ivy Surrogacy's 4.79-star average across 62 reviews supports its reputation, but compliance data was missing and its 2019 founding limits its experience, holding it at #57 of 86 for intended parents. According to its website, it publishes its fees.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
4.3 (101 ratings)San Diego, CAFounded 1995Full-service + legal
RSMC, founded in 1995 and holding an A+ BBB grade, scores well on experience and compliance, but its 4.34-star average across 101 reviews and fee information its website leaves unclear hold it back to #58 of 86 for intended parents.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
5.0 (15 ratings)Surprise, AZFounded 2022Full-service
Stronger Together Surrogacy, founded in 2022, holds 5 stars across 15 reviews, but its short track record, no published fee breakdown, and missing compliance data hold it back. The agency states it is full-service and works with LGBTQ+ parents.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
4.7 (12 ratings)Los Angeles, CAFull-service
Loving Journey Surrogacy's 4.67-star average across just 12 reviews supports its reputation, and the agency states it publishes its fees. Missing compliance and experience data, with no founding year or BBB record available, holds back its position at #60 of 86.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 14% for the missing data.
5.0 (19 ratings)Dallas, TXFounded 2005Full-service
Newborn Advantage, founded in 2005, earns 4.95 stars across 19 reviews, but it ranks lower because its website does not specify its fees, and compliance and review-depth data were unavailable for this ranking.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
4.4 (23 ratings)Atlanta, GAFull-service
Southern Surrogacy's position is held back by missing data on compliance and experience, two heavily weighted factors. It averages 4.39 stars across 23 reviews, and the agency states it publishes its fees, supporting its transparency score.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 10% for the missing data.
4.8 (183 ratings)Las Vegas, NVFull-service
Elevate Baby earns 4.81 stars across 183 reviews and, according to its website, publishes its fees, but missing data on compliance, experience and review depth, plus a low surrogate-support score, keep it at #63 of 86 for intended parents.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 14% for the missing data.
4.4 (27 ratings)St. Albans, VTFounded 2014Full-service
Vermont Surrogacy Network's position is held back by a modest reputation, built on 4.41 stars across only 27 reviews, and missing compliance data. Transparency helps: according to its website, it publishes its $30,000 agency fee and surrogate compensation of $50,000-$60,000.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
5.0 (10 ratings)Corona, CAFounded 2023Full-service
Founded in 2023 with an estimated staff of five, Flying Stork Surrogacy is held back by limited experience and thin review depth, with 5 stars across only 10 reviews. No compliance data was available, though the agency states it publishes its fees.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
4.1 (14 ratings)CaliforniaFounded 2013Full-service
Central Coast Surrogacy ranks low mainly on reputation, the most heavily weighted factor, with 4.07 stars across just 14 reviews and no forum mentions; compliance data was also missing. Founded in 2013, it states it publishes its fees and works with international parents.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
4.8 (39 ratings)Brevard, North CarolinaFull-service
Carrying Hope earns 4.77 stars across 39 reviews, but its fee transparency is unclear on its website, and missing compliance and experience data hold back its position for intended parents. The agency states it offers full-service surrogacy and works with LGBTQ parents.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 10% for the missing data.
4.7 (19 ratings)San Diego, CAFounded 2016Full-service
Family Matters Surrogacy ranks low mainly on transparency: its website leaves fees for intended parents unclear, and compliance data was missing. Its 4.69-star average spans just 19 reviews, and it was founded in 2016.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
4.8 (50 ratings)Irvine, CAFounded 2018Full-service
OneWorld Generations is held back by missing compliance data and fee information that its website leaves unclear, despite 4.8 stars across 50 reviews. Founded in 2018, it has a shorter track record than many ranked agencies.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
4.1 (14 ratings)Clovis, CAFounded 2017Full-service
Kindred Surrogacy's position is held back mainly by reputation, the heaviest-weighted factor, where it averages 4.14 stars across just 14 reviews, and by missing compliance data; it is also not BBB accredited. According to its website, it publishes a $35,000 agency fee.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
4.3 (22 ratings)Los Angeles, CaliforniaFounded 2004Full-service
The Fertility Agency's fees are unclear on its website, which weighs on its transparency, and its reputation rests on 4.27 stars across just 22 reviews. Its experience, founded in 2004, helps, but missing compliance data also holds its position back.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
4.1 (15 ratings)Houston, TXFull-service
Family Solutions International ranks low mainly because compliance and experience data were missing and its reputation rests on 4.07 stars across just 15 reviews. It publishes its fees, stating an agency fee of $18,500-$21,500, which helps its transparency.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 10% for the missing data.
4.5 (30 ratings)San Diego, CAFounded 2007Full-service
Expect Miracles Surrogacy ranks low mainly on transparency, as the agency's published fee information is unclear, and on reputation, with 4.53 stars across just 30 reviews. Its experience, founded in 2007, helps but doesn't offset those gaps.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
3.4 (10 ratings)Los Angeles / Beverly Hills, CAFounded 2006Full-service
Family Creations ranks low mainly on reputation, with 3.4 stars across just 10 reviews, and compliance data was unavailable. Its founding in 2006 and published fees, which the agency states run $45,000-$50,000, help offset that.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
4.3 (45 ratings)Houston, TXFounded 2022Full-service
Surrogate Prime, founded in 2022, ranks low largely on limited track record and missing compliance data, with no BBB information available. Its reputation draws on 4.29 stars across 45 reviews, and the agency states it publishes its fees.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
5.0 (12 ratings)Valencia, CAFounded 2023Full-service
Founded in 2023 with an estimated staff of five, All Love Surrogacy is held back by limited experience, fee transparency the agency's own site leaves unclear, and missing compliance data, though its 5-star average across 12 reviews lifts its reputation.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
4.8 (33 ratings)Fort Lauderdale, FLFull-service
Creative Love's ranking is held back by limited fee transparency, as the agency's website leaves its fees unclear, and by missing compliance and experience data. Its reviews help, averaging 4.76 stars across 33 reviews, with 4.56 stars from 9 intended-parent reviews.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 14% for the missing data.
4.6 (16 ratings)Santee, CAFounded 2016Full-service
Positive Surrogacy's website does not specify its fees, and its single review from an intended parent averages 1 star, weighing on its position despite 4.64 stars across 16 reviews overall. Compliance data was also unavailable for this ranking.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
4.0 (25 ratings)Encino, CAFounded 1980Full-service
CSP ranks low mainly on reputation: intended-parent reviews average 3.4 stars across just 5 ratings, with 4.04 stars over 25 reviews overall, and no compliance data was available. Its experience, founded in 1980, is its strongest factor.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
3.8 (18 ratings)San Rafael, CAFounded 2006Matching only
Donor Concierge ranks low mainly on reputation, with 3.78 stars across 18 reviews, and on transparency, as its website leaves fees unclear. Its A+ BBB grade with accreditation and founding in 2006 aren't enough to lift it.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
4.2 (15 ratings)Los Angeles, CAFull-service
YFA ranks #81 of 86 for intended parents largely because compliance and experience data were missing, and its reputation rests on a 4.2-star average across just 15 reviews. According to its website, it publishes its fees and offers full-service surrogacy.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 10% for the missing data.
4.6 (10 ratings)Northbrook, IL, USAFounded 2013Full-service
IFG ranks low for intended parents mainly because its fee transparency is unclear on its website and no compliance data was available. Its reviews are thin, with 4.6 stars across just 10 reviews, though it was founded in 2013.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
4.3 (11 ratings)Acworth, GAFounded 2006Full-service
Eggspecting's low position reflects limited fee transparency, since the agency states it provides pricing by quote only, and a thin review base, with intended-parent reviews averaging 3 stars across just 2 reviews. Its founding in 2006 helps offset this.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
3.6 (76 ratings)Schaumburg, ILFounded 2020Full-service
Shining Light Baby's #84 placement for intended parents reflects a reputation factor weighed down by a 3.63-star average across 76 reviews, plus missing compliance data. Founded in 2020, it publishes its fees and states it works with LGBTQ+ and international parents.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
4.2 (11 ratings)Birmingham, England, United KingdomFounded 2020Full-service
My Surrogacy Journey ranks near the bottom for intended parents mainly on reputation, with 3.25 stars across just 4 reviews from intended parents, and on fee transparency, since the agency states it provides pricing by quote only. No compliance data was available.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 9% for the missing data.
3.0 (10 ratings)Irvine, CAFull-service
EWS is held back by a D- BBB grade without accreditation and a 3-star average across just 10 reviews; the agency states it is full-service, but its fee transparency is unclear, and data on its experience was missing.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 8% for the missing data.
Each agency gets a score out of 100 from six factors, each scored 0-100 and weighted for intended parents.
| Factor | Weight | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 30% | Average review rating, adjusted for how many reviews there are: every agency's average is pulled toward the site-wide average by 10 average-rated reviews, so a 5.0 from three reviews can't beat a 4.8 from 200. Reviews written by people in your role count double, and forum and review-site posts without stars count half.Source: Google and Yelp star ratings on listings we verified, plus forum, Yelp and Trustpilot posts |
| Review depth | 10% | How many reviews an agency has relative to its size (reviews per staff member, log-scaled and capped), so a large agency isn't rewarded for size alone.Source: Review counts and estimated staff size |
| Experience | 15% | Years in operation, log-scaled and capped at 25 years.Source: Founding year from the agency, the BBB and other directories |
| Transparency | 15% | Whether the agency publishes its fees, its fee amounts and its surrogate compensation, and how completely it states its surrogate requirements. A requirement the agency says it doesn't have counts as stated; one it never mentions counts against it.Source: The agency's own website |
| Compliance & accountability | 20% | BBB letter grade and accreditation, a verified state license where one exists, and unanswered BBB complaints (which count against an agency). Court records are shown as flags but never change the score.Source: Better Business Bureau, state licensing records |
| Surrogate support & compensation | 10% | Published base compensation for surrogates and what surrogates say about the support they received.Source: The agency's published compensation and surrogate reviews |
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264 agencies we've researched but can't rank fairly yet. Each still has a full profile.
Each agency gets a score out of 100 built from six factors: reputation from verified reviews, review depth relative to agency size, years of experience, transparency about fees and requirements, compliance and accountability, and surrogate support and compensation. The weights differ for intended parents and surrogates. The full rules are on the methodology page.
No. Surrogacy Central doesn't sell placement, sponsorships or affiliate links, and no agency can pay to be ranked, listed, or to change its position. The ranking comes only from the data and the published methodology.
Our data refreshes on a rolling schedule. After each refresh we compute a new draft ranking, review it, and publish it — so ranks only change when a reviewed update goes live. The date at the top of the page shows when the current ranking was published.
We only rank agencies we have enough verified information about: currently operating full-service or matching agencies with at least 10 verified Google or Yelp reviews and enough researched details. Agencies that don't meet that bar yet are listed under “Not yet ranked” with the reason.
Yes. Where we can tell who wrote a review, reviews from people in the same role as the ranking count double — so the surrogate ranking leans on what surrogates say, and the intended-parent ranking on what parents say.
No. Court records are shown as a flag so you can look into them, but they never change the score. An unanswered complaint with the Better Business Bureau does count against an agency's compliance score.
Use the correction form at the bottom of this page. Agencies and families can both report factual errors; we review every report and fix verified mistakes in the next update.
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