Can I do this as a single parent, a gay couple, or from outside the US?

Yes to all three. Illinois law allows intended parents regardless of marital status or sexual orientation, and since December 2025 no longer requires a genetic link [CONFIRM]. International parents face additional steps for citizenship and travel, and the August 2026 federal executive order affects children born to two non-citizen parents; see our dated status page. Our Global Surrogacy Coordinator has managed international journeys for eighteen years.