Our Ghanaian co-founder is a practicing surrogacy attorney. Legal protection isn't something we refer out — it's built into Gold Coast Surrogacy's foundation from day one.
Ghana's Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 2020 (Act 1027) provides a legal framework for surrogacy. Key provisions include:
Parental Orders Under Ghanaian Law:
Under Act 1027, intended parents may apply for a Pre-Birth Parental Order within 12 weeks following embryo transfer. This order is typically finalised during the pregnancy period and must be completed within the timelines prescribed by the law, ensuring that the intended parents are recognised for purposes of birth registration.
In addition, the law also provides for Post-Birth Parental Orders, which may be applied for after the child is born. Such applications must generally be made within six (6) months of the child’s birth, allowing intended parents to regularise legal parentage where a pre-birth order was not obtained or where additional legal steps are required.
Our attorney co-founder manages the entire parental order process whether pre-birth or post-birth and ensures that all legal requirements and timelines are properly met. This integrated legal support allows intended parents to navigate the process with clarity and confidence.
Every country has its own process for recognizing a child born through surrogacy abroad. We've helped families navigate this from across the world — and we'll guide you through yours.
Most countries require DNA testing to confirm parentage before recognizing citizenship or travel documents for your newborn. We coordinate this through the appropriate embassy or accredited lab in Accra.
Your baby will receive a Ghanaian birth certificate listing you as the parent. Depending on your home country, you may also need to obtain a parental order or register the birth with your consulate.
We help coordinate your baby's first travel document — whether that's an emergency passport, citizenship certificate, or entry visa for your country.
The steps to have your parentage legally recognized at home vary by country and family situation. We work with legal partners across multiple jurisdictions and will connect you with the right specialist for your specific country well before your baby is born.
No matter where you're from, we start the homecoming process before your baby arrives. We'll assess your country's specific requirements during your free consultation, prepare all Ghanaian documentation in advance, and guide you step by step from birth registration to the moment you board your flight home.
Get a free consultation and legal guidance specific to your country and family situation — directly from a practicing Ghanaian surrogacy attorney.