Surrogacy in Georgia – Trusted Legal Support for International Families by Lawyers

Georgia has become one of the world’s leading destinations for international surrogacy, not because it is easy, but because it is legally clear. For families who want certainty, safety, and internationally recognized parenthood, Georgian law offers one of the strongest frameworks available. At Lawyers.ge in Tbilisi, we work inside that framework every day, guiding intended parents from the first legal questions to the moment they leave Georgia with their child’s passport in hand.

Our clients come from all over the world — Europe, the United States, the Middle East, China and Asia — and they are in very different situations. Some are just starting to explore surrogacy in Georgia. Others already have embryos stored in Tbilisi. Some are in the middle of a pregnancy, facing delays, disagreements with clinics, or problems with documentation. What connects them all is one thing: they need reliable, independent legal protection.

Georgia’s legal system is strong — if it is used correctly

Georgian law allows surrogacy for married couples and gives intended parents a unique level of protection. When the process is done properly, the surrogate mother has no parental rights, and the baby is registered directly to the intended parents from the first day. This is what makes Georgia so attractive for international families.

But this legal protection does not happen automatically. It exists only if the correct contracts are in place, the documentation is properly prepared, and the process is handled in compliance with Georgian law. Clinics focus on medicine. Agencies focus on matching. Lawyers protect your family.

That is where Lawyers.ge comes in.

Support before you start — choosing the right path

Many couples contact us before signing anything. They want to know whether their marriage will be recognized in Georgia, whether their embryos are legally usable, whether donor material is allowed, and how parenthood will be established after birth. These questions are not theoretical. A wrong answer at this stage can block birth registration later.

We review your situation, explain how Georgian law applies to you, and help you choose the safest structure — whether you already have frozen embryos, plan to create them in Georgia, or are working with donor material. This legal planning is often what prevents costly and stressful problems months later.

Legal protection during an ongoing surrogacy

A large part of our work is helping families who are already in the process. Sometimes a surrogate needs to be replaced. Sometimes a clinic changes conditions. Sometimes documents were prepared incorrectly by an agency. In other cases, embassies or registrars raise unexpected questions.

These situations are stressful, especially when a pregnancy is already underway. Our role is to step in as your legal representative in Georgia, communicate with clinics and authorities, correct documentation, and make sure the legal foundation of the surrogacy remains intact. We do not work for clinics or agencies — we work only for you.

The contract that protects your family

Georgian law requires a notarized agreement between the intended parents and the surrogate mother. This contract is not a formality. It is the document that establishes your legal parenthood and prevents any future claims by the surrogate.

At Lawyers.ge, we draft, verify, and notarize these agreements in full compliance with Georgian law. We handle translations, ensure that every clause protects the intended parents, and make sure the document is acceptable to both clinics and the Georgian state authorities. If a surrogate must be replaced, we prepare and register a new agreement so that the process remains legally valid.
 

From birth to passport

When the baby is born, the legal work becomes even more important. Hospitals issue the medical birth record, but it is the lawyer who turns that into a legally valid birth certificate.

We submit the full documentation to the Public Service Hall, register the child directly to the intended parents, arrange apostilles and certified translations, and prepare the documents for use with embassies and foreign authorities. For international families, this step is what allows you to leave Georgia with your child and secure nationality and travel documents.