First-time surrogates in New Hampshire earn $40,000–$55,000 base compensation plus monthly allowances. See full breakdown below.
| Base Compensation | $40,000 – $55,000 |
| Monthly Allowance | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Maternity Clothing | $1,000 – $2,000 |
| Lost Wages | $3,000 – $10,000 |
| Total Potential | $47,000 – $73,000 |
| Base Compensation | $50,000 – $70,000 |
| Monthly Allowance | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Maternity Clothing | $1,000 – $2,000 |
| Lost Wages | $3,000 – $10,000 |
| Total Potential | $57,000 – $88,000 |
New Hampshire has an express surrogacy statute, RSA ch. 168-B. Compensation is a defined term and the agreement must state how reasonable compensation is to be paid. An agreement substantially conforming to the statutory minimums is presumed valid and enforceable (RSA 168-B:10).
RSA 168-B:9 requires you to be at least 21, to have given birth to at least one child, to complete a physical medical evaluation relating to the anticipated pregnancy, to complete a mental health consultation, and for you and your spouse or partner to have had legal consultation with independent counsel. There is no residency requirement.
Pre-birth orders are available statewide through an expedited process without a hearing, provided the statutory requirements were satisfied before embryo transfer. Non-conforming cases fall back to post-birth orders.
Source: RSA ch. 168-B.
Several of these are New Hampshire law, not agency preference. RSA 168-B:9 requires that you be at least 21, have given birth to at least one child, complete a physical medical evaluation and a mental health consultation, and that you and your spouse or partner have consulted independent counsel.
Final eligibility is determined by the agency's medical team.
Complete application in 10–15 minutes. Agency contacts you within 48 hours.
Physical exam, bloodwork, and uterine evaluation — paid for by the agency.
Review profiles and meet potential intended parents. You always have the right to say no.
Surrogacy agreement reviewed by your own attorney, funded by the agency.
Monthly compensation begins immediately after transfer. All medical costs covered.
Remaining compensation disbursed around delivery. Post-delivery allowances continue up to 6 weeks.
Yes. New Hampshire authorizes gestational surrogacy under RSA chapter 168-B, and an agreement meeting the statutory minimums is presumed valid and enforceable. The statute does not say who pays for your attorney.
Typically yes. Most agencies require you to live in the state where you carry the pregnancy, as medical care and legal jurisdiction are state-specific.
Base compensation is generally taxable at the federal level. Expense reimbursements (travel, maternity clothes) are typically not taxable. Consult a tax professional for New Hampshire-specific guidance.
18–24 months from application to delivery: matching (1–6 months), medical screening, legal review, and the full pregnancy term.
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