The single most critical preliminary step in any Georgian surrogacy program is the verification of the Intended Parents’ legal eligibility. Under Article 143 of the Law of Georgia on Health Care, surrogacy is strictly restricted to heterosexual couples who are either legally married or can provide verifiable proof of cohabitation. At Legal Sandbox Georgia, we conduct a rigorous pre-contractual audit of your personal status documents to ensure they meet the evidentiary standards required by the Public Service Development Agency (PSDA). A failure to meet these statutory prerequisites will not only halt medical procedures but will legally prevent the issuance of the child’s birth certificate, leaving the child stateless and the parents without legal rights. We function as your first line of defense, confirming that you are legally qualified to proceed before you invest financially in medical services.
For married couples, our service involves a technical review of the marriage certificate to ensure it meets the specific legalization requirements for acceptance in Georgia. Depending on the country of issuance, the certificate must be either Apostilled or subjected to Consular Legalization. We verify that the dates, seals, and translation formats comply with the Law of Georgia on Civil Acts. We also assess potential complications, such as "remote" or "proxy" marriages, which are scrutinized heavily by the Georgian Ministry of Justice, and advise on the necessary supplementary affidavits to validate such unions within the Georgian jurisdiction.
For couples relying on "proof of cohabitation" (unmarried partners), the legal threshold is significantly higher and more complex. The Georgian Public Service Hall requires substantial, material evidence that the couple has resided together for at least one year prior to the embryo transfer. We analyze your available evidence—such as joint bank statements, lease agreements, utility bills, or civil partnership registrations from your home country—to determine if it satisfies the strict burden of proof required by the registrar. If the evidence is deemed insufficient under Georgian administrative practice, we provide candid legal counsel on the necessary steps to rectify the status prior to engagement. This strict verification process ensures that when the time comes to register your child, the legal foundation of your application is unassailable.
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