The legal basis is the Georgian Law on Health Care (Articles 143, 144, and 145). Here are the key points that protect your rights as genetic parents:
A brief overview of the main points of the law
surrogate motherhood in Georgia
Priority of genetic parents
· The surrogate mother has no parental rights over the child born. · The names of the genetic father and mother are immediately entered on the birth certificate. No adoption procedure is required.
Legal security for foreigners
· The law does not differentiate between Georgian citizens and foreigners. All rights are guaranteed equally.
Mandatory contract
The relationship is governed by a legal contract between the genetic parents and the surrogate mother, which sets out all the terms and conditions.
Requirements for a surrogate mother
· Age 18 or older. · Voluntary informed consent. · Full medical and psychological health.
🔗 Official source:
Georgian Law “On Healthcare,” Chapter XI, Articles 143, 144, 145.
(Link to the legislative portal: matsne.gov.ge — we recommend opening the section on the current version in Georgian; our lawyer will provide you with a full translation).