Global Surrogacy Services is a surrogacy agency located at 9713 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 204, in Beverly Hills, California. Beverly Hills sits within Los Angeles County, one of the most active regions in the United States for gestational surrogacy, and is home to a concentration of reproductive law firms, fertility clinics, and surrogacy agencies serving both domestic and international intended parents. Global Surrogacy Services, as its name suggests, has historically worked with families from multiple countries, navigating the complex intersection of international travel, reproductive law, and clinical coordination. Intended parents based in California can also explore additional fertility resources through the California fertility clinics directory.
Physicians and Clinical Team
Global Surrogacy Services is an agency, not a medical provider, and does not employ reproductive endocrinologists, nurses, or embryologists on staff. The agency's work is primarily case management — coordinating the relationships between intended parents, gestational carriers, fertility clinics, and reproductive attorneys. For international intended parents, the agency may assist with navigating which California IVF clinics have experience working with overseas clients and managing the logistics of shipping gametes or embryos across borders where permitted by law. Specific medical care is always provided by the IVF clinic and its clinical team, who are separate entities from the agency.
Services and Treatments
- Domestic and international gestational surrogacy matching
- Comprehensive carrier screening and vetting
- Cross-border logistics support for international intended parents
- Legal referrals for gestational carrier agreements and parentage orders
- Coordination with fertility clinics for embryo creation and transfer
- Case management throughout the pregnancy and post-birth period
- Guidance on egg and sperm donation for intended parents requiring donor gametes
- Support for LGBTQ+ families, single parents, and heterosexual couples
- Translation and cross-cultural communication support for international clients
Laboratory and Success Rates
Global Surrogacy Services does not operate an independent embryology laboratory and does not report IVF cycle outcome data. Success rates for embryo transfer procedures are determined by the fertility clinic performing those procedures on behalf of the intended parents. International intended parents should be aware that U.S. fertility clinics are required to report outcome data to the CDC, and that data is publicly accessible online. Patients should review the most current cycle-level data published by the CDC's ART Surveillance program and the SART Clinic Summary Report.
Patient Experience
Beverly Hills is a recognized center of reproductive medicine in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, with multiple high-volume IVF clinics operating within a few miles of the Global Surrogacy Services office. For international intended parents, working with an experienced California agency offers the benefit of established legal pathways — California's pre-birth orders are recognized by most countries and U.S. states, and the state's surrogacy law is among the clearest in the country. International families should work carefully with both a U.S. reproductive attorney and legal counsel in their home country to understand citizenship and nationality implications for a child born through surrogacy in the United States.
Considering At-Home Insemination?
Not every fertility journey begins in a clinic. For individuals and couples exploring their options before committing to a full IVF cycle or surrogacy arrangement, at-home insemination can be a meaningful first step. MakeAMom offers at-home insemination kits — including the BabyMaker kit for those with sensitivities, the CryoBaby kit designed for use with frozen or low-volume sperm, and the Impregnator kit for low-motility sperm — shipped discreetly to your door. With a reported 67% success rate among users, these kits provide an accessible, lower-cost entry point for those beginning their path to parenthood. MakeAMom's reusable kits are cost-effective compared to single-use alternatives and come with detailed instructions. That said, surrogacy and third-party reproduction involve complex medical, legal, and emotional considerations that go well beyond what at-home insemination can address. If you are pursuing gestational surrogacy, working with a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist is the right next step.
Insurance and Financing
Total surrogacy costs in California typically range from $100,000 to $200,000 or more, including agency fees, carrier compensation, legal fees, medical costs not covered by the carrier's insurance, and escrow management. International intended parents face additional costs including travel, gamete shipping, and potential tax or legal compliance expenses in their home countries. California does not mandate that health insurance plans cover surrogacy expenses for intended parents. Carriers must have qualifying health insurance coverage for the pregnancy; agencies often assist with identifying appropriate policies. Specialty lenders offering surrogacy financing and nonprofit grants can help offset some costs for domestic intended parents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can non-U.S. citizens use a California surrogacy agency? Yes. California law does not restrict surrogacy arrangements to U.S. citizens or residents. International intended parents frequently use California agencies because of the state's clear legal framework and the global recognition of California parentage orders. Immigration and citizenship implications for the child should be addressed with a qualified attorney in both the U.S. and the intended parents' home country.
What is a pre-birth order and why is it important? A pre-birth order is a court judgment issued before the child's birth that establishes the intended parents as the legal parents on the birth certificate. California courts routinely grant these orders, which avoids the need for post-birth adoption and simplifies travel documentation for international families.
How does the agency coordinate with overseas fertility clinics? Some international intended parents may begin their fertility workup — including egg retrieval or sperm banking — at a clinic in their home country, then ship frozen embryos to a California clinic for transfer into the gestational carrier. The agency coordinates logistics but specific protocols depend on the clinics and legal requirements involved.
What happens if the gestational carrier lives in a different state? Some California agencies work with carriers who reside in other states, though California agencies typically prefer California-resident carriers to take advantage of the state's favorable legal environment. If a carrier resides elsewhere, the applicable state's law governs the surrogacy agreement.