Your Path to Parenthood in Sinaloa
A legally secure surrogacy process, designed with clarity from the start
At Gestación Subrogada México, we believe that building a family should never begin with uncertainty. It should begin with clarity, structure and trust. That is why our legal model stands apart in Mexico: parental rights are established before the pregnancy even begins.
Our program operates within the legal framework of the state of Sinaloa, the only state in Mexico where gestational surrogacy is clearly regulated under family law. This allows us to offer a structured and transparent path for Mexican and international families alike, supported at every stage and free from legal ambiguity.
Who can pursue surrogacy in Sinaloa
Our program is intentionally inclusive. Sinaloa’s legal framework allows surrogacy processes for international and Mexican families, single parents, couples, same-sex parents and heterosexual parents alike.
Marital status, sexual orientation or nationality are not obstacles. Our commitment is to the right of every person to build a family in a safe, respectful and legally sound way.
Your Path, at a Glance
How the process unfolds
Legal foundation
Once you work with us, the legal process begins. A judicial resolution grants intended parents full parental rights from the start.
Clear agreements
You visit Mexico to formalize the agreement before a Notary Public. Everything is reviewed with transparency.
Pregnancy with support
The surrogate is fully supported medically and legally throughout the journey.
Birth and return home
After birth, we coordinate the legal documentation so everything is ready for your return home.
Legal protection begins before pregnancy
What truly distinguishes our model is when legal protection is established. Before any embryo transfer takes place, our legal team secures a formal judicial authorization issued by a Federal Judge, formally recognizing the Intended Parents.
This is the legal foundation that ensures parental status from the outset and allows the entire process to move forward with clarity and trust. It creates certainty for the Intended Parents, the surrogate and the medical team, and allows the pregnancy to be approached with greater emotional peace. Addressing legal matters before pregnancy changes the entire surrogacy experience.
A clear agreement, fully supported
Once legal authorization is in place, we coordinate a brief visit to Mexico to formalize the surrogacy agreement before a Notary Public.
The agreement reflects the Intended Parents’ decision to build a family, confirms the surrogate’s voluntary and supported participation, and establishes clear expectations for everyone involved.
The contract is written in accessible language and carefully reviewed together. We do not move forward unless every detail is fully understood. Transparency and clarity are essential to trust.
Birth and registration handled with care
Your baby may be born anywhere in Mexico. From the moment of birth, our team coordinates the full legal registration process in the state of Sinaloa, where procedures are clearly defined and familiar.
The official Birth Certificate
Lists only the Intended Parent or Parents.
Support until you return home
We remain by your side until all documentation is complete and you are ready to return home.
No legal reference to surrogacy
The surrogate does not appear as a legal parent.
Legal certainty before pregnancy
Surrogacy is not handled uniformly across Mexico. Sinaloa is the only state with clear surrogacy legislation, while many other states, including Mexico City, lack specific regulation.
Why Sinaloa matters
In Sinaloa:
– Legal protection is secured before pregnancy
– The legal framework is clearly established
– The process moves forward with order and certainty
In other regions:
– Legal resolution often occurs after birth
– Processes may lack consistency
– Uncertainty can be introduced into the journey
Choosing a state with an established legal framework allows families to move forward with confidence, order and peace of mind.
Our commitment to you
We are committed to a clear and structured legal process, close guidance throughout the journey, honest and human communication, and a respectful, secure model for all families.
Clarity creates confidence from the very beginning.
If you would like to explore how this process can be tailored to your story, we would be honored to speak with you and guide you from the very first step.
Legal FAQs – Surrogacy in Mexico
Before any medical treatment begins, a final court ruling is obtained recognizing the intended parents as the sole legal parents of the baby. This ruling establishes parental rights from birth and ensures that the surrogate has no parental rights and does not appear on the birth certificate, providing legal certainty from the very beginning of the process.
The amparo is a legal proceeding through which a judge grants advance recognition of parental rights to the intended parents. It is mandatory because it ensures that all medical steps take place only after parental rights are legally protected, minimizing legal risk and providing a clear legal framework before embryo transfer.
The legal process typically takes 4 to 6 months. During this time, medical and psychological evaluations of the surrogate are carried out in parallel. Once the court ruling is finalized, the surrogacy agreement is signed and medical preparation for embryo transfer begins, allowing both processes to move forward in a coordinated and structured way.
Most families travel two times. The first trip is usually short and may coincide with legal or medical coordination. The second trip takes place at the time of birth. Most of the families, the stay after delivery is typically 3 to 5 weeks, depending on the completion of the baby’s documentation and U.S. consular procedures.
The surrogate cannot change her mind regarding parental rights. Because the court ruling is obtained before pregnancy, parental rights are legally assigned to the intended parents in advance. This eliminates custody disputes and protects the family throughout the entire journey.
Sinaloa has clear and established legislation regulating gestational surrogacy, which allows courts to grant parental rights before embryo transfer and before pregnancy begins.
In contrast, Mexico City does not have specific surrogacy legislation. In most cases there, parental recognition occurs during pregnancy or after the baby is born, which means intended parents are not legally recognized from the start. This can create legal uncertainty and unnecessary risk. By working in Sinaloa, the process is structured to provide legal clarity and protection from day one, giving families peace of mind before any medical step is taken.
After birth, a Mexican birth certificate is issued listing the intended parents as the legal parents. With this document, families can apply for the U.S. passport and/or the Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA). For U.S. citizenship purposes, at least one of the intended parents must have a biological connection to the baby through the embryo, as required under U.S. law. Our team guides families through each step of the documentation and consular process to ensure a smooth and well-coordinated return to the United States.