If your baby was born through surrogacy in New South Wales, the intended parents must apply to the Supreme Court of New South Wales for a Parentage Order.
A Parentage Order transfers legal parentage from the birth parents to the intended parents and allows the child’s birth certificate to be updated.
The application must comply with the requirements of the Surrogacy Act 2010 (NSW), including counselling, legal advice before the surrogacy arrangement, and consent from all parties.
Preparing the court documents can feel complicated, particularly when multiple affidavits and supporting documents are required. To make the process easier, Sarah offers a range of packages designed specifically for NSW Parentage Order applications.
Whether you want to prepare the application yourself or have a lawyer manage the process, there is an option to suit your needs.
Choose the Level of Support That’s Right for You
Sarah offers three NSW Parentage Order packages:
DIY Parentage Order Kit
A complete do-it-yourself package including editable court templates, written guidance, and video instructions so you can prepare your own application.
Parentage Order Preparation Package
Includes everything in the DIY Kit plus step-by-step guidance and Sarah’s review of your completed documents before filing.
Full Legal Service
Comprehensive legal support where Sarah prepares and manages your Parentage Order application from start to finish.
You can read the Terms and Conditions before purchasing a Package.
There are packages for each New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. Please select the Kit for your state.
Note: the Package prices do not include the court filing fee which is payable separately.
View the NSW Parentage Order Packages
Hi! I’m Sarah Jefford (she/her). I’m a family creation lawyer, practising in surrogacy and donor conception arrangements. I’m an IVF mum, an egg donor and a traditional surrogate, and I delivered a baby for two dads in 2018.
I advocate for positive, best practice surrogacy arrangements within Australia, and provide support and education to help intended parents make informed decisions when pursuing overseas surrogacy.
