FIND AN AGENCY OR CLINIC
In order to be selected as an egg donor, you need a couple to select you. The best way to be selected is to register with an agency or clinic. I would recommend trying out the agencies first. Agencies usually pay better than the clinics. I would also recommend using as many agencies as possible. This would increase your chances of being seen by a couple who are interested in working with you. Below are several national agencies that I have worked with in the past who have paid above average donor fees and recruit donors over the entire country.
southwest surrogacy arrangements (TX)
FIND AN ATTORNEY AND NEGOTIATE YOUR AGREEMENT
Many people wonder if they really need an attorney to negotiate their contract. It is important to have an experienced attorney negotiate your rights and make sure your concerns are addressed. I have heard horror stories from donors who did not have an attorney or whose attorney was incompetent or a referred by the parents’ attorney. Many of these donors went through the pain and suffering of the procedure only to find out that they were not compensated as promised. Others did not have their agreement structured to be tax-free. Now they are seeing 1/3 of their fee go to the government. This is why it is very important to deal with an experienced attorney who is protecting your interests. It is your right to select your own attorney. I specialize in negotiating agreements on behalf of donors and surrogates. I would be happy to represent you. The intended parents usually pay my fees as part of the donor agreement.
Absolutely do not begin any injections until you have a signed agreement. Until all parties sign the agreement, all bets are off. Anyone can back out. Or the final agreement may not be what you thought it was going to be when you started the medication and now it is too late.
BE A DONOR
Once you have a signed agreement (negotiated by an attorney), you will begin the injections and the donation process. For more about the medical process, visit our links page.
COLLECT COMPENSATION
After you have completed the process, you should expect the check for your fee. If your agreement was properly worded, you should not have to pay any tax on the fee. If it was not, you should set aside 1/3 of that fee for taxes.
