Discover the Process
At Surrogate Mexico, our process is designed to provide you with clarity, security, and confidence at every step of your journey to your baby. Below is an overview of each stage of the process:
Our Process Step-by-step
1. Initial Consultation
- Everything begins with a personalized consultation where we listen to your needs and expectations.
- We provide a detailed explanation of the available programs and associated costs.
- We address all your questions before you decide to move forward, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident.
- You will receive a list of required documents for the next steps.
Documentos necesarios
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2. Legal and Administrative Preparation
In Mexico, the legal framework for surrogacy is backed by Supreme Court rulings, establishing jurisdictional precedents based on legislation from the states of Sinaloa and Tabasco. This ensures that the process is conducted safely and within the law.
The Legal Framework: Protection for Intended Parents
- The Supreme Court has confirmed that surrogacy is a constitutional right under the Will of Procreation principle, guaranteeing that the intended parents receive full parental rights, while the surrogate has no legal claims over the baby.
- Surrogacy agreements are signed before the embryo transfer and notarized to ensure their legal validity.
- A legal injunction (amparo) allows for an expedited parentage process, ensuring that the baby is registered directly under the intended parents’ names.
Step-by-Step Legal Process
To guarantee a smooth and secure transition, the legal process follows key steps:
Before the Embryo Transfer
- The surrogacy agreement is signed between the intended parents and the surrogate.
- The intentions of all parties are formally established: the intended parents express their desire to be the legal guardians, while the surrogate waives any parental rights.
- The entire process is supervised by a specialized legal team.
During Pregnancy: Legal Injunction Strategy
- At 12 weeks of pregnancy, the contract and pregnancy confirmation are submitted to the district court, officially notifying the authorities.
- A legal injunction (amparo) process begins, typically lasting 4 to 6 months.
Depending on the judge’s ruling, a pre-birth judgment may be obtained, allowing the baby to be registered immediately after birth.
After Birth
If a pre-birth ruling was obtained, the baby is immediately registered under the intended parents’ names.
- If the ruling is still pending, the process takes 2 to 4 additional weeks to obtain the court’s decision and register the baby without the surrogate’s name on the birth certificate.
This process applies to couples and single parents pursuing surrogacy. The estimated time for completing the baby’s registration varies depending on court workload, but in most cases, the birth certificate is issued 2-4 weeks after birth.
Surrogate Mexico collaborates with experienced judges and legal experts to ensure a fast and hassle-free process.
3. Financing and Wait Period
Once your escrow account is funded with the first payment, the preparation period begins.
This escrow, administered by a regulated banking institution, is one of the greatest safeguards in the process: it gives the intended parent complete transparency over how and when their resources are used and ensures that the surrogate and baby are always financially protected.
Unlike other agencies that operate without this mechanism, Surrogate Mexico, as an arm of Instituto Ingenes, combines clinical expertise with the surrogacy journey, offering a secure, ethical, and professional management of all funds involved.
Estimated time: You will need to wait about two months before starting the first embryo transfer while our medical team and the surrogate complete all necessary preparations.
4. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Our team of assisted reproduction specialists will perform the IVF process, including:
- Creating embryos using donor eggs with physical characteristics similar to yours and selected sperm, and it is also legal to choose the baby’s sex.
- Conducting advanced genetic testing to ensure embryo quality.
- Transferring the embryo to the surrogate under strict medical protocols.
5. Pregnancy and Medical and Legal Follow-Up
During the pregnancy, we provide comprehensive medical care to ensure the health of both the surrogate and the baby:
- Prenatal care: Access to top-tier obstetric care and high-level hospitals
- Emotional support: Ongoing psychological counseling for the surrogate and intended parents.
- Frequent updates: Regular information on the baby’s development and the surrogate’s well-being.
We are developing a portal that will allow you to check, in real time, which stage the gestational carrier is in and the progress of her pregnancy.
6. The Birth: Your Baby, with Everything Ready to Welcome Them
At Surrogate Mexico, we coordinate every detail of your baby’s delivery in advance to guarantee a safe, emotionally supportive, and legally clear experience.
Specialized medical care and comprehensive logistics
- A top-tier hospital with neonatal units like the Star Médica group, Dalinde, among other top-tier institutions.
- Medical supervision during labor is provided by obstetrics and neonatology specialists.
- Postnatal care for the surrogate safeguards her physical, emotional, and medical well-being.
Alliances with First-Level Hospitals
To ensure a safe and highest-quality delivery, our gestational carriers can choose among prestigious institutions with exclusive agreements. We highlight:
Grupo Star Médica
- National network of private hospitals with humanized care and maternity specialists: starmedica.com
- Units equipped for obstetric emergencies, advanced surgery, and 24/7 monitoring.
- Comprehensive maternity services: prenatal follow-up, respectful childbirth, and neonatal care.
Centro Médico Dalinde
- Over 70 years of experience in high-level healthcare with a human-centered approach: daline.com
- Maternal-Infant Unit with 24/7 gynecological-obstetric emergencies, neonatal intensive care, and specialized operating rooms.
- Medical team certified in gynecology, pediatrics, and neonatology; cutting-edge technology in obstetric and neonatal care.
Thanks to these alliances, our gestational carriers benefit from:
- Specialized obstetric and neonatal care, from labor through recovery.
- First-level infrastructure, with intensive care units, blood bank, and advanced diagnostic services (PET/CT, imaging).
- Safety and comfort protocols, so that each stage of pregnancy is experienced with peace of mind and professional support.
With Star Médica and Dalinde, we guarantee a cutting-edge medical environment and warm care, making gestation and birth a truly safe and positive experience.
- Before delivery, the legal team and your concierge launch the amparo strategy to obtain a court order of filiation that legally recognizes you as the baby’s parent.
- This ruling allows the baby to be registered in your name, without the surrogate’s name appearing on the birth certificate.
- Keep in mind that there are other jurisdictions that offer faster outcomes at the expense of having the gestational carrier’s name on the birth certificate, but you will have to pursue a rights removal lawsuit that can take up to one year and leave you subject to that. Our process sets us apart because from day one of the registration judgment, only your name will appear and never the gestational carrier’s.
Centralized and secure communication
- Throughout this stage, all communication with the surrogate flows exclusively through the concierge, ensuring respect, emotional support, and clarity for both parties.
Mexican civil registry and official documents
- Two to four weeks after birth, the baby’s Mexican birth certificate is issued in the intended parents’ names.
- With this certificate, either a Mexican passport or the appropriate consular process is initiated, depending on the country of origin.
- Applying for a Mexican passport through the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE)
- Guidance for managing consular procedures.
- Assistance with in-person or virtual appointments at embassies or consulates. See the official embassy directory here.
7. Documentation and Returning Home
1. Registration in Mexico
Once the court ruling is issued, the baby is formally registered with the Mexican Civil Registry. This birth certificate is the foundational document for requesting foreign citizenship. It’s worth mentioning that Mexico offers dual nationality.
2. Nationality of the Country of Origin
There are two pathways:
Direct pathway (automatic recognition of filiation)
Countries that accept the Mexican birth certificate as valid to recognize the baby as a citizen of the parents, with or without genetic testing.
Common requirements:
• Executed surrogacy contract
• Mexican birth certificate
• Medical reports on pregnancy and delivery
Examples: United States (sometimes requiring DNA testing), Canada, Australia, Israel.
Consular pathway (court filiation proceeding required)
In countries where surrogacy is not directly recognized or a genetic link is mandated, the process includes:
• Applying for a Mexican passport for the baby
• Traveling to your country with the baby on a tourist visa
• Initiating a filiation proceeding with support from a local attorney
Examples:
🇪🇸 Spain
- Mexican passport: Procedures at the Mexican Consulate.
- Travel to Spain: Enter with the baby on a tourist visa.
- Filiación proceeding:
- Hire a local attorney.
- Present the Mexican birth certificate with the filiación judgment.
- The Spanish judge issues a resolution to register the intended parents.
- Final registration: Register the child with the Spanish Civil Registry and, if desired, apply for a Spanish passport.
- Estimated time: 4–12 weeks, depending on court availability.
🇫🇷 France
- Mexican passport: Procedures at the Mexican Consulate.
- Travel to France: Enter with a tourist visa (or visa exemption).
- Filiación proceeding:
- Hire a French attorney.
- Present the Mexican birth certificate and filiación judgment.
- The court issues the filiación judgment.
- Final registration: Register the baby with the Service Central d’État Civil and request a French birth certificate.
- Estimated time: 6–12 weeks, depending on the court.
🇩🇪 Germany
- Mexican passport: Procedures at the Mexican Consulate.
- Travel to Germany: Enter with a tourist visa (or visa exemption).
- Filiación proceeding:
- Hire a German attorney (Amtsgericht).
- Present the Mexican birth certificate and filiación judgment.
- The judge issues the German filiación resolution.
- Final registration: Register the child with the Standesamt to obtain a “Geburtsurkunde.”
- Estimated time: 6–16 weeks, depending on the regional court.
🇺🇸 United States (some states)
- Mexican passport: Procedures at the Mexican Consulate.
- Travel to the U.S.: Enter with a tourist visa (or visa exemption).
- Filiación proceeding:
- Hire a local family-law attorney.
- Present the Mexican birth certificate and filiación judgment.
- The judge issues the filiación judgment.
- Final registration: Register the baby with the Mexican Consulate and obtain a Social Security Number (SSN).
Estimated time: 4–12 weeks, varies by state.
The nationality of a baby born through surrogacy in Mexico depends on the legal framework of the intended parents’ country. In general, the process is divided into two main stages:
Final Considerations
- Each country has different regulations, so it is advisable to consult an immigration and nationality attorney before starting the process.
- Surrogate Mexico provides legal guidance to assist intended parents throughout the consular process.
- To avoid delays, it is recommended to begin nationality procedures as soon as the Mexican birth certificate is obtained.
At every step of the way, we are here to support you, ensuring your surrogacy experience is transparent, ethical, and worry-free.
What does it Include?
Concierge Service
Our Concierge Service makes Surrogate Mexico a unique experience. Your concierge will act as the key link between your surrogate, the legal team, and the medical team, all communication with the surrogate is routed exclusively through this area, ensuring a clear, professional, and protected process for both parties. a
Financial Management
Secure
escrow account
Funds are only released according to the terms of the agreement, ensuring security for all parties involved.
Clear
costs
From the start, you’ll receive a detailed breakdown of expenses without surprises, allowing for careful planning.
protection
The surrogacy process is an altruistic one; however, there are compensations provided to the surrogate to account for the challenges of pregnancy and support her well-being.
oversight
All transactions comply with the terms of the notary-signed contract, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Legal Team and Documentation
Your experience with Surrogate Mexico includes a dedicated legal team and notary to manage the process while you focus on welcoming your baby. All coordination with the surrogate on legal matters will also be guided by your concierge, who works alongside the legal team to ensure that all agreements are signed and honored, and that the necessary documentation is completed swiftly and effectively.
Insurance for the Surrogate
Our program includes major medical insurance and life insurance for the surrogate, accepted at high-level Mexican hospitals. We also offer an optional insurance plan for your baby during their first month, ensuring any unforeseen needs after birth are covered.
Medical Excellence with Ingenes
Surrogate Mexico is proud to be part of Ingenes Institute, the leading fertility, genetics, and assisted reproduction institute in Latin America. With nearly two decades of experience and over 50,000 babies born, our surrogacy process is supported by a dedicated team of experts.
In collaboration with over 50 assisted reproduction specialists, Ingenes has created a specialized team for Surrogate Mexico, ensuring that the surrogacy process is smooth and worry-free.
Throughout the pregnancy, all support, medical reports, and coordination with the surrogate are also handled through our concierge, who will remain in continuous contact with you.
Our Programs
At Surrogate Mexico, we have developed programs designed to adapt to different needs, ensuring the highest possible success rate and a transparent process from the first consultation to the birth of your baby.
Each program includes:
✔️ Medical and psychological evaluations for both the surrogate and the intended parents.
✔️ Comprehensive legal management, with contracts and consent agreements signed before a notary.
✔️ Medical coordination for ovarian stimulation, in vitro fertilization, and embryo transfer.
✔️ Medical, psychological, and legal follow-up throughout the entire pregnancy.
✔️ Personalized strategies in case of implantation failure, with options such as a surrogate change or advanced techniques like IVF MORE® and ENDOGEN.
✔️ Comprehensive health and life insurance for the surrogate, ensuring her well-being and that of the baby.
Star Surrogacy
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Egg donor (basic profile) and up to three embryo transfers.
Star Surrogacy Unlimited
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Unlimited premium egg donors and transfers for up to two years.
Star Surrogacy Unlimited Plus
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Unlimited premium egg donors and transfers for up to three years. If pregnancy is not achieved, 50% of the first phase payment is reimbursed.
Star Surrogacy Shipping
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Up to two transfers. Transportation fee not included.
Star Surrogacy Double
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Egg donor, up to three transfers (per surrogate), and two surrogates.
Star Surrogacy Double Unlimited
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Premium egg donor, unlimited transfers, and two surrogates.
In all our programs, the change and selection of surrogate, her socioeconomic profile, evaluations, laboratories, ultrasounds, and medical check-ups are included. The only additional cost would be the renovation of medical insurance if the surrogate is changed.
Complementary Options
Embryo Shipping Service
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If you already have cryopreserved embryos in another country, our international shipping service facilitates their safe transfer to Mexico using specialized couriers. We also offer domestic transport within Mexico.
✔️ Includes logistics and required health permits.
✔️ Option for two embryo transfers to the surrogate as part of the service.
✔️ Complies with international regulations for the transport of biological material.
Additional Services
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To provide solutions for all needs, we offer additional services such as:
✔️ Sperm washing for patients with HIV or hepatitis B/C, ensuring safe fertilization without transmission risk.
✔️ Twin pregnancy, for those who wish to have more than one baby in the same gestational cycle.
✔️ Advanced strategies for improving embryo quality, such as IVF MORE® y ENDOGEN®, ideal for increasing success rates.
Each program is designed to provide the best experience for our intended parents, ensuring legal security, top-level medical care, and continuous support throughout the entire process. Our goal is to ensure that every step brings you closer to your baby with the greatest peace of mind and confidence.
Gestation Options
Transfer the embryo in another country and continue the pregnancy in Mexico
Complete the entire process in Mexico using own or donated eggs
We offer a comprehensive program that allows the entire journey—from fertilization to birth—to take place in Mexico, using either the intended mother’s own eggs or those from a donor selected under strict medical and genetic standards.
Import embryos from another country for transfer in Mexico
If intended parents already have cryopreserved biological material in a clinic abroad, we facilitate their import to Mexico through specialized logistics and proper health permits for their transfer to the surrogate.
Comprehensive Care During Pregnancy
At Surrogate Mexico, we focus not only on achieving a successful pregnancy but also on providing comprehensive care for the surrogate and the developing baby. Our programs are designed to prioritize health and well-being at every stage of the process.
Structured medical monitoring:
Regular obstetric-gynecological check-ups with ultrasounds, ensuring constant monitoring of the pregnancy.
Intended parents' involvement:
Access to pregnancy updates via video calls or in-person consultations with our medical team.
Comprehensive care for the surrogate:
Private health insurance, life insurance, and additional compensations to ensure her physical and emotional well-being.
Personalized support:
We provide a human and compassionate approach, ensuring that the surrogate and her family feel valued and protected.
At every step of the process, our team handles all the details so that intended parents can focus on what truly matters: the arrival of their baby.
Ask about the program that best fits your needs and budget. All our programs include legal and administrative support, the escrow account, and expert medical backing. We take care of everything so you can focus on welcoming your baby.
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