Before You Begin Your Journey to Parenthood: What You Need to Know About the Baby’s Legal Rights in Surrogacy

What Is an “Amparo” and Why Is It So Important?

An amparo is a legal mechanism in Mexico that allows intended parents to petition a federal judge to be recognized as the baby’s legal parents. This recognition is reflected in the baby’s first official document: the birth certificate.

✅ With an amparo, the baby will be born with your last names.

✅ The surrogate will not be listed as the legal mother.

✅ You’ll have full legal protection in case of any dispute.

What If I Register the Baby Under the Surrogate’s Name to “Save Time”?

Some agencies or coordinators, in an attempt to simplify the process, might suggest registering the baby under the surrogate’s name, and later having her “renounce” her parental rights at the consulate to “transfer” parenthood. While this might sound practical, it can lead to serious legal issues.

Here’s why:

• The initial birth certificate issued in Mexico holds full legal weight.Even if a later renunciation occurs, the surrogate remains the legal mother under Mexican law.

• In the event of a dispute, the surrogate may claim parental rights.This has happened in several cases, potentially jeopardizing custody, the baby's passport, or even their nationality.

• There is no legal protection without an amparo.Support from an agency or coordinator without solid legal backing is not a substitute for a binding court decision.

What Should You Do Instead?

✔️ File for an amparo before registering the birth. This ensures that you, as the intended parents, appear on the baby's birth certificate from the start.

✔️ Work with a legal team, not just a coordinator or agency. Only legal professionals can secure your parental rights under Mexican law.

✔️ Plan ahead. While the amparo process takes a bit of time, it gives you full peace of mind and protects your family’s future.

Becoming a parent is one of the most important moments of your life. Make sure that beginning is protected by a solid legal foundation. Don’t risk what you love most by taking the “easier” path. Your child deserves to start their story with certainty and love—not with legal uncertainty.

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The Amparo Gives You Peace Of Mind. More Than Time Saved, It's The Calm You Need After Everything You've Been Through At Fertility Solutions Center understand that one of the greatest concerns when pursuing surrogacy is legal uncertainty.

That’s why our top priority is to provide you with a safe, transparent, and legally secure experience—every step of the way.

We work exclusively with personalized judicial amparos, ensuring that intended parents are legally recognized from the baby's very first official document: the birth certificate.

• We guide you through each step of the legal process

• We coordinate with experienced attorneys and judges who specialize in surrogacy.

• We ensure that you are the sole legal parent of the baby from birth.

Our commitment is to lead you down the safest legal path.In all of our surrogacy programs, the amparo is completed professionally within the first 10 days after birth, finalizing the process quickly and securely, with no shortcuts or legal gray areas.

• No shortcuts.

• No uncertainty.

• Just the way it should be.

We are the agency that turns fear into certainty.We invite you to explore our packages and discover the comprehensive coverage we offer—so you can focus on what truly matters: starting your family with peace of mind.