Hospital and Vital Records for Surrogacy
Legal Support with Hospitals and Vital Records Offices
The arrival of your baby is a time for joy, not for stress about paperwork. But even with a certified pre-birth order, hospital administration and staff may have varying levels of knowledge and experience in dealing with surrogacy. Mistakes can cause unnecessary delays and added anxiety at a time when your focus should be on your new family.
At Fertility & Surrogacy Legal Group (FSLG), our mission is to provide comprehensive, end-to-end legal support, ensuring your journey from “start to family” is as seamless and stress-free as possible. This includes navigating the crucial final steps at the hospital and with vital records offices, so your focus can remain on your new baby.
Legal Support with Hospitals and Vital Records Offices
Your baby’s first documents—the birth certificate and passport—are essential for their legal identity, especially for International Clients and LGBTQ+ Family Building who may face additional complexities. FSLG manages the entire process on your behalf, from court orders to secure delivery of vital records.
Hospital Coordination for Surrogacy Births
We work directly with hospital administration, social workers, birth clerks, and nurse managers to ensure your certified pre-birth order is acceptable given their standards. We clarify the specifics of your birth plan so labor and delivery proceed without confusion or unnecessary questions.
Birth Certificate Issuance and Apostille Services
We work directly with the Department of Vital Statistics to:
- Submit your court order to confirm legal parentage.
- Navigate each state’s unique processing rules, which may have a different set of requirements and time frames for the issuing of the birth certificate.
- Ensure your names are listed correctly on the birth certificate.
- Assist with an apostille birth certificate if your home country requires one.
Why Intended Parents Choose FSLG for Vital Records
- Fertility & Surrogacy Expertise: FSLG specializes exclusively in fertility and surrogacy law, giving you a knowledgeable advocate by your side who understands every nuance of hospital protocols and documentation.
- Dedicated Legal Coordination: Our coordination with delivery teams, birth clerks, and government agencies prevents delays and administrative errors at a crucial time.
- Nationwide & International Expertise: Our guidance extends to every U.S. state, and we have of-counsel arrangements that allow us to provide knowledgeable legal guidance everywhere surrogacy is legal. We also assist clients from all over the world.
- Peace of Mind: We eliminate stress by handling all the legal and administrative details, allowing you to focus on becoming a parent.
Why Intended Parents Choose FSLG for Vital Records
“They were incredibly helpful throughout our surrogacy and made the legal aspects seamless and almost stress-free, allowing us to focus on our growing family. Highly recommended!”
- Fertility & Surrogacy Expertise: FSLG specializes exclusively in fertility and surrogacy law, giving you a knowledgeable advocate by your side who understands every nuance of hospital protocols and documentation.
- Dedicated Legal Coordination: Our coordination with delivery teams, birth clerks, and government agencies prevents delays and administrative errors at a crucial time.
- Nationwide & International Expertise: Our guidance extends to every U.S. state, and we have of-counsel arrangements that allow us to provide knowledgeable legal guidance everywhere surrogacy is legal. We also assist clients from all over the world.
- Peace of Mind: We eliminate stress by handling all the legal and administrative details, allowing you to focus on becoming a parent.
Contact FSLG for Hospital and Vital Records Support
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FAQ: Surrogacy Hospital and Vital Records Process
What happens at the hospital with a pre-birth order?
FSLG contacts the birth hospital to inform the social worker and nurse manager of the labor and delivery department about the circumstances of the birth. Our job is to work with the birth clerks to ensure your certified pre-birth order is acceptable and that all procedures unfold according to plan.
Whose name goes on the birth certificate?
This is state-specific. While it will list who the Intended Parents are in most cases, what may or may not change is whether the surrogate is listed.
How can FSLG help me with an expedited passport?
FSLG assists with completing all passport application paperwork for your child, helping you meet legal criteria and navigate citizenship and immigration processes. We can assist with expediting the issuance of a passport when necessary, often within 5-7 days.
How is this service different from the Pre- and Post-Birth Order?
The Pre- and Post-Birth Order page focuses on the legal judgment that establishes parentage. This page focuses on the on-the-ground coordination at the hospital and the administrative process of securing the official birth certificate, which is the direct result of that court order.
Do I need to visit the FSLG office in San Diego?
No. Most of our work is done by email, phone/video conferencing, and mail services. We have translators on staff for common languages and can accommodate others, ensuring effective communication regardless of your location.
Related Surrogacy Legal Services
- Pre-and Post-Birth Order
- Passport/Travel
- Funds/Financial Management
- Gestational Surrogacy Agreement
- Embryo Donation Agreements