The estimates below are those costs paid to or through Circle. For an estimate including IVF and insurance, download the PDF below.

Standard Costs

Gestational Carrier Related Professional Fees $19,950.00
First installment agency fee (due upon execution of Agreement for Services) $12,450.00
Second installment agency fee (due upon execution of Carrier Agreement) $7,500.00
Gestational Carrier Screening Costs $560.00
Psychological testing exam for Carrier $500.00
Criminal history inquiry fees $60.00
Gestational Carrier Compensation and Other Expenses $28,600.00
Carrier's payments $22,500.00
Carrier's IVF transfer payments (for completion of each embryo transfer procedure) $500.00
Carrier's maternity clothing allowance $500.00
Advance on Carrier's travel expenses $1,500.00
Carrier's monthly allowance once matched (in lieu of itemized costs) ($200/month est. for 12 months) $2,400.00
Carrier's lost wages (following a vaginal delivery) $1,200.00
Gestational Carrier Related Legal Fees, Expenses and Finalization of Parental Rights $13,000.00
Carrier's attorney's fees $1,000.00
Intended Parent(s)'s attorney's fees for drafting of Carrier Agreement $2,500.00
Office expenses $750.00
Trust Administration $1,750.00
Fees for legal proceedings for one child, including fees for Circle legal supervision. Additional filing fees, DNA testing charges, and twin supplements may apply $7,000.00
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Support Fees $3,500.00
Social Worker’s flat fee (support & advocacy for two carriers) $3,500.00
TOTAL Excluding 3rd Party Medical and Insurance Services $65,610.00