Ohio Surrogacy & Donor Psychological Evaluations

ASRM-aligned psychological evaluations for gestational carriers (surrogates), egg, sperm, and embryo donors, and intended parents in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and across Ohio.

Evaluations and consultations in Ohio

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

Joint sessions before an Ohio agreement

Ohio has no surrogacy statute, so the terms of your agreement do most of the work. A joint session before signing gives the carrier and intended parents a structured place to align on communication, medical decisions, and contact after birth, which your attorneys then write into the agreement.

Becoming a surrogate in Ohio

Because Ohio has no surrogacy statute, eligibility comes from your clinic or agency, which typically follows ASRM guidance (ages 21 to 45, at least one uncomplicated term pregnancy). Before matching, you complete medical screening and a psychological evaluation, with a partner interview if you have a partner. What the evaluation covers

Ohio surrogacy law

Ohio has no statute governing gestational surrogacy. In J.F. v. D.B. (2007), the Ohio Supreme Court held that gestational surrogacy contracts do not violate Ohio public policy. Parentage is set by court order, and some Ohio counties issue orders before birth while others wait until after.

Is a psychological evaluation required for surrogacy in Ohio?

Ohio law does not require one. Clinics and agencies typically require an evaluation of the gestational carrier, and usually her partner, before a match moves forward.

Is surrogacy legal in Ohio?

Yes. Ohio has no surrogacy statute, but the Ohio Supreme Court held in 2007 that gestational surrogacy contracts do not violate public policy. Your reproductive attorney handles the parentage order, which depends on the county.

What are the requirements to be a surrogate in Ohio?

Ohio law does not set them, so clinics and agencies apply ASRM guidance, including ages 21 to 45 and at least one uncomplicated term pregnancy, plus medical and psychological screening.

Do Ohio intended parents need a consultation?

Ohio law does not require it, but many fertility clinics ask intended parents to complete one before matching, covering expectations, the relationship with the carrier, and disclosure to the child.

Can I complete my evaluation virtually in Ohio?

Yes. Evaluations and consultations are by secure telehealth anywhere in Ohio. Rachel Goldberg is licensed in Ohio, and our psychologists practice in Ohio through PsyPact.

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