Includes the $7,000 Unlimited Matching Guarantee. IVF clinic screening, medication, embryo transfer and other clinic charges are separate.
Payment Schedule & Itemized Fees
Three-payment structure: Retainer → At Match → At Legal Clearance. Click any amount to adjust.
First Payment — Retainer
Upon signing the retainer agreement
| Expense Item & Description | Estimated Cost | Action |
|---|---|---|
Initial Agency Fee If EDSI does not find a match within 6 months, $1,500 will be refunded. | $3,000 |
Second Payment — At Surrogate Match
After surrogate records are approved by the clinic
| Expense Item & Description | Estimated Cost | Action |
|---|---|---|
Second Agency Fee Includes up to 3 embryo transfers for the same surrogate or one rematch if the surrogate is determined not a fit before embryo transfer. | $19,000 | |
Surrogate Pre-Screening Expenses Health and pregnancy history, criminal and financial background checks, insurance information, medical-record acquisition and pre-review. | $2,500 | |
Initial Expenses for Surrogate Matching Estimated travel and other surrogate expenses for initial medical screening at the clinic. | $2,000 | |
Unlimited Matching Guarantee (optional — INCLUDED)Optional Unlimited rematching with a new potential surrogate if the current surrogate is determined not fit before or after embryo transfer. | $7,000 | |
Intended Parents and Surrogate Legal Contract drafting for intended parent(s) and independent legal review with the surrogate. | $6,000 | |
Independent Escrow Management Fee Independent third-party escrow administration fee. Paid with the second payment. | $2,000 |
Third Payment — At Legal Clearance
Funds due to escrow 5 days before legal clearance
| Expense Item & Description | Estimated Cost | Action |
|---|---|---|
Legal Clearance Escrow Balance Remaining program funds due to escrow 5 days before legal clearance. Covers the all-inclusive surrogate compensation, insurance, and program services per the EDSI 2026 program. | $127,500 |
All-Inclusive: The $169,000 estimated program cost includes the $7,000 Unlimited Matching Guarantee. IVF clinic screening, medication, embryo transfer and other clinic charges are separate.
Retainer Refund: If EDSI does not find a match within 6 months, $1,500 of the initial $3,000 retainer will be refunded.
Second Agency Fee: Includes up to 3 embryo transfers for the same surrogate, or one rematch if the surrogate is determined not a fit before embryo transfer.
Escrow: Third-payment funds are due to escrow 5 days before legal clearance. Contacteggdonorandsurrogacy.com · help@eggdonorandsurrogacy.com · 310-209-1898