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Hawaii Surrogacy & Donor Psychological Evaluations

ASRM-aligned psychological evaluations for gestational carriers (surrogates), egg, sperm, and embryo donors, and intended parents on every Hawaiian island, including the mental health consultation Hawaii now requires.

At a glance
EvaluatorsRachel Goldberg, LMFT, PMH-C
IncludesClinical interview, PAI, partner interview when applicable
FormatSecure telehealth, anywhere in Hawaii
Hawaii required consultationCompleted for the gestational carrier
ReportASRM-aligned, sent to your clinic, agency, or attorney with consent
Affiliations: ASRM · ASRM Mental Health Professional Group · SEEDS · PSI Serving: Honolulu, Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, Kauai, and all of Hawaii

Evaluations and consultations in Hawaii

Agencies, fertility clinics, and attorneys in any state can refer a Hawaii candidate directly. About our surrogacy and donor evaluations

Gestational Carrier Psychological Evaluations

Includes the mental health consultation Hawaii law now requires for carriers, plus PAI and a partner interview. What the evaluation covers

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Donor Psychological Evaluations

Egg, sperm, and embryo donors in Hawaii, directed (identified) and nonidentified. Egg donor · Sperm donor

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Intended Parent Consultations

For intended and recipient parents working with a Hawaii carrier or donor, on any island. What to expect

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Joint Sessions

Carrier and intended parents together, or recipients with a directed (identified) donor, before the agreement is signed.

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Hawaii's new surrogacy law

Since January 1, 2026, Hawaii law requires a gestational carrier to complete a mental health consultation with a licensed mental health professional before entering an agreement. Rachel Goldberg is licensed in Hawaii, and the consultation is part of our carrier evaluation, by telehealth from any island.

How it works

01

Book or get referred

Book directly, or your agency or clinic sends a referral.

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Complete intake, then meet

Intake forms are due before the session. The secure video link follows.

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Report to your clinic or agency

The written report goes to your clinic, agency, or attorney with your consent.

Full details: What to Expect During Third-Party Reproduction Evaluations

Becoming a surrogate in Hawaii

Under Hawaii law, you must be at least 21, have given birth to at least one child, and complete a medical evaluation and a mental health consultation, with your own attorney. If you are married, your spouse is also a party to the agreement. What the evaluation covers

Licensed in Hawaii

Licensed in Hawaii, by telehealth to every island

Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, PMH-C Founder. Licensed in Hawaii (MFT #MFT-999). Chair of the SEEDS Mental Health Professional Committee.
Meet the team

What Hawaii law requires for gestational surrogacy

Hawaii adopted the Uniform Parentage Act (Act 298, 2025), including a full surrogacy section, effective January 1, 2026 (HRS chapter 584A).

Carrier mental health consultationThe carrier completes a consultation with a licensed mental health professional. § 584A-902
Carrier eligibilityAt least 21, has given birth to at least one child, and has had a medical evaluation. § 584A-902
Hawaii connectionA party lives in Hawaii, or a medical procedure or consultation happens in Hawaii. § 584A-903
Pre-birth orderA parentage order can be issued before birth and takes effect at birth. § 584A-910

This is a summary for general information, not legal advice. Your reproductive attorney confirms how these requirements apply to your agreement.

Hawaii surrogacy evaluation FAQs

Is surrogacy legal in Hawaii?

Yes. Since January 1, 2026, Hawaii has a surrogacy statute that sets requirements for carriers and intended parents and allows parentage orders before birth.

Is a psychological evaluation required for surrogacy in Hawaii?

Hawaii law requires the gestational carrier to complete a mental health consultation with a licensed mental health professional. Clinics and agencies also require a psychological evaluation before matching.

What are the requirements to be a surrogate in Hawaii?

You must be at least 21, have given birth to at least one child, and complete a medical evaluation and a mental health consultation, with your own attorney.

Can I complete my evaluation virtually from any Hawaiian island?

Yes. Evaluations are by secure telehealth anywhere in Hawaii. Rachel Goldberg is licensed in Hawaii.

Who receives the report?

Your clinic, agency, or attorney, with your written consent.

Fertility counseling in Hawaii

Virtual counseling for individuals and couples across the islands through IVF, donor conception, surrogacy, and pregnancy loss. Infertility & IVF Counseling

Schedule a psychological evaluation in Hawaii

Agencies and clinics: refer a candidate or set up a partnership for your Hawaii cases.