Accepts / Does NOT Accept CA Judgment
Accepts
Married Hetero Couple | Unmarried Hetero Couple | Married | Unmarried Same-Sex Couple | Single Parent | |
One Bio Connection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Two Bio Connections | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A | N/A |
No Bio Connections | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Pre Birth / Post Birth
Pre-Birth
State Law Governing Gestational Surrogacy
Married Hetero Couple | Unmarried Hetero Couple | Married | Unmarried Same-Sex Couple | Single Parent | |
One Bio Connection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Two Bio Connections | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A | N/A |
No Bio Connections | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
There is no law in Georgia addressing gestational surrogacy. Because it is not prohibited, gestational surrogacy may be practiced.
Vital Records Information
Contacts: Georgia Vital Records Supervisor: Beth (404-679 4702); Joseph Little ([email protected], 770-909-2952)
Judgment: Original Judgment sent to the hospital before baby is born (confirm whether hospital will mail the original to VR or if an original will need to be sent from SLC)
Birth Certificates: The birth certificate is available immediately after the birth record is transmitted to Vital Records.
- The birth certificate worksheet should list the Intended Parents’ names as parents. The birth record is electronically transmitted to Vital Records within 5 days of the birth.
- Birth certificate amendments take approximately 6-8 weeks to complete. No expedited processing is available. The “Affidavit for Amendment Form” must accompany the certified Order and should be mailed to “Special Services Dept.” at Vital Records.
Local Counsel
Sara M. Clay
(678) 797-1216
[email protected]