Accepts / Does NOT Accept CA Judgment
Accepts, but registration is required
Pre Birth / Post Birth
Pre-Birth
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 |
State Law Governing Gestational Surrogacy
There is no law in Kansas addressing gestational surrogacy. Because it is not prohibited, gestational surrogacy may be practiced.
Vital Records Information
Contact: Megan in Amendments (785) 296-1436, Fax: 785 559 4218; Kansas VR General Line: (785) 296-1430
- Prior to the birth, send VR a certified copy of the Order and the Kansas Registration.
Judgment: Judgment and IVF Declaration must state genetic connection – source of sperm & egg
- Judgment must include amendment language to remove GC as well as IPs’ marital status, date of birth, place of birth and address, maiden name of IM, social security as N/A and level of education of IPs.
- Judgment will need to be registered per Vital Records. This can be done using a Kansas attorney (Karen Rosenberg) [email protected]; Fax: 816-756-1999. Send Karen copy of certified Judgment of Parentage, and IP and GC addresses.
Birth Certificates: After the birth, VR will amend the birth record to add IM as mother. This takes about a week and after it is completed IPs can submit a birth certificate order form.
Link to birth certificate order form: http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/birth_howto_regular_mail.html
- After amendment is processed, IPs can pick up birth certificate on the same day or request by mail (7-10 days)
- Please send an self- addressed envelope with the birth certificate application and include payment:
- $15 amendment fee
- $15 for each birth certificate ordered
- Expedited Requests:
- Office of Vital Statistics
- Attn: Linda Amrine (note- Linda no longer works at VR- new contact is Megan- confirm with Megan who to address to before sending!)
- 1000 SW Jackson St Ste 120
- Topeka KS 66612
Local Counsel
Karen S. Rosenberg
Direct Dial: (816) 285-6014
Fax: (816) 756-1999
Website: krigelandkrigel.com