{"id":750,"date":"2023-04-19T08:39:51","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T15:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/?p=750"},"modified":"2023-08-23T13:42:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T20:42:29","slug":"surrogacy-in-montana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-in-montana\/","title":{"rendered":"Surrogacy in Montana: The Definitive State Guide You&#8217;ve Been Waiting For"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-in-montana\/#State-by-State_Surrogacy_Laws_Surrogacy_in_Montana\" title=\"State-by-State Surrogacy Laws: Surrogacy in Montana\">State-by-State Surrogacy Laws: Surrogacy in Montana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-in-montana\/#What_types_of_surrogacy_arrangements_are_permitted_in_Montana\" title=\"What types of surrogacy arrangements are permitted in Montana?\">What types of surrogacy arrangements are permitted in Montana?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-in-montana\/#It_is_necessary_to_use_a_surrogacy_agency\" title=\"It is necessary to use a surrogacy agency?\">It is necessary to use a surrogacy agency?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-in-montana\/#Can_all_intended_parents_achieve_parenthood_via_surrogacy_in_Montana\" title=\"Can all intended parents achieve parenthood via surrogacy in Montana?\">Can all intended parents achieve parenthood via surrogacy in Montana?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-in-montana\/#What_is_the_typical_legal_process_Are_parentage_orders_granted_prebirth\" title=\"What is the typical legal process?\u00a0\u00a0 Are parentage orders granted prebirth?\">What is the typical legal process?\u00a0\u00a0 Are parentage orders granted prebirth?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State-by-State_Surrogacy_Laws_Surrogacy_in_Montana\"><\/span><strong>State-by-State Surrogacy Laws: Surrogacy in Montana<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Montana has been a <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-friendly-states\/\">surrogacy-friendly<\/a> state for many years.\u00a0 Known as \u201cBig Sky Country\u201d, Montana is renowned for its outdoor beauty, undeveloped spaces, mountains, rivers, lakes, and national parks.\u00a0 Montana has at least one <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-and-ivf\/\">IVF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/finding-a-surrogacy-clinic\/\">clinic<\/a> and at least four cities with Level III neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).<\/p>\r\n<p>As Montana has no statutes or case law directly pertaining to surrogacy, parties pursuing a <strong>surrogacy in Montana<\/strong> will need the guidance of experienced, local, legal counsel.\u00a0 The information presented below is general in nature, subject to change, and should never be used as a replacement for a Montana attorney who specializes in <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-and-legal-parentage\/\">surrogacy and parentage<\/a> law and has experience working with the courts and government offices.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_types_of_surrogacy_arrangements_are_permitted_in_Montana\"><\/span><strong>What types of surrogacy arrangements are permitted in Montana?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>All types are permitted by practice.\u00a0 Montana has no restrictions on surrogacy and compensated, traditional (genetic), and <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/gestational-surrogate\/\">gestational surrogacy<\/a> are all permitted.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_is_necessary_to_use_a_surrogacy_agency\"><\/span><strong>It is necessary to use a surrogacy agency?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Agencies provide matching services and guide parties through the surrogacy arrangement.\u00a0 It is not legally required that you use an agency to complete a surrogacy journey. If you forego using an agency, you will need to obtain and manage the medical, legal, and financial services needed for a successful surrogacy arrangement.\u00a0 Your attorney and clinic can guide you through <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-process\/\">the process<\/a>. Surrogacy arrangements must comply with the law where the child will be born.\u00a0 It is important to consult with an experienced, local Montana attorney at the outset of your arrangement.\u00a0 Both the intended parents and the surrogate will need separate legal counsel to enter into a surrogacy agreement.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_all_intended_parents_achieve_parenthood_via_surrogacy_in_Montana\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1408 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad1.jpg\" alt=\"surrogacy without the expensive surrogacy fees. Signup with Surrogacy Place today.\" width=\"719\" height=\"374\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad1.jpg 719w, https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad1-300x156.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 719px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 719\/374;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1408\" src=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad1.jpg\" alt=\"surrogacy without the expensive surrogacy fees. Signup with Surrogacy Place today.\" width=\"719\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad1.jpg 719w, https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad1-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>Can all intended parents achieve parenthood via surrogacy in Montana?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Yes.\u00a0 Intended Parents from any state or country, whether single, married, unmarried, or LGBTQ+ may become legal parents in Montana.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_typical_legal_process_Are_parentage_orders_granted_prebirth\"><\/span><strong>What is the typical legal process?\u00a0\u00a0 Are parentage orders granted prebirth?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The typical legal process is to obtain a prebirth order of parentage and birth registration so that the intended parents will be recognized as the legal parents at the time of birth with their names going on the birth certificate.\u00a0 Not all counties in Montana will be familiar with this process.\u00a0 Additional administrative action may be needed for birth registration and a <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-post-birth-arrangements\/\">post birth<\/a> parentage judgment with your child\u2019s identifying information is recommended.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>For intended parents who have no genetic or biological relationship to the child and who are not married to someone who does, the legal basis to recognize them as legal parents prior to birth is weaker.\u00a0 Courts nonetheless grant uncontested prebirth orders for these intended parents.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><em><strong>Many thanks to Montana-licensed attorney <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hallevans.com\/team\/susan-g-ridgeway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Susan G. Ridgeway<\/a> for contributing the info presented above!\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/considering-surrogacy\/\">Considering surrogacy<\/a> without an agency? You can read about why many surrogates, especially experienced ones, but first-timers too, often <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/independent-journeys\/\">prefer independent journeys<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Surrogacy Place site was created specifically for independent journeys. Surrogacy Place allows searches by location, as well as, various matching points to best suit your needs. Surrogates can join Surrogacy Place for free, while Intended Parents will need to pay a subscription fee to access most of the site&#8217;s features, including directly messaging matches. To register, simply visit our website and <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/\">our sign-up page.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>For gestational surrogates: here\u2019s our 8-step guide to learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/become-a-surrogate\/\">about what you can expect.<\/a>\u00a0We also have a <a href=\"https:\/\/my.surrogacyplace.com\/quiz\">requirements quiz<\/a> to see if you might be qualified to be a surrogate.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Unsure how much <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-with-a-family-member\/\">surrogacy costs<\/a>? Here&#8217;s some of the various <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/how-much-does-surrogacy-cost\/\">costs Intended Parents can expect to pay for surrogacy<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<div>\r\n<p>When you\u2019re ready for your journey or even to ask questions at the onset, set up a meeting with a qualified lawyer. If you need help finding one, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/my.surrogacyplace.com\/attorney\/directory\">Surrogacy Place\u2019s attorney directory<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you need information about surrogacy regulations from other US states, we now have a <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/category\/surrogacy-by-state\/\">surrogacy by state<\/a> compiled resources page.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1409 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad2.jpg\" alt=\"surrogacy without an agency - signup for Surrogacy Place's online surrogacy matching program now\" width=\"754\" height=\"203\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad2.jpg 754w, https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad2-300x81.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 754px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 754\/203;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1409\" src=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad2.jpg\" alt=\"surrogacy without an agency - signup for Surrogacy Place's online surrogacy matching program now\" width=\"754\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad2.jpg 754w, https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad2-300x81.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>State-by-State Surrogacy Laws: Surrogacy in Montana Montana has been a surrogacy-friendly state for many years.\u00a0 Known as \u201cBig Sky Country\u201d, Montana is renowned for its&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":751,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,4,5,54],"tags":[19,20,21,25,31,32,33,35,38,42,80,44,45,48,49],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/750"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=750"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/750\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/751"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=750"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=750"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=750"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}