Before starting a surrogacy journey, all parents will be asked to demonstrate that they are Healthy, Fertile and Safe. 


"Healthy" means the IPs are not carrying any illness that could create a risk to their surrogate or their baby. It requires a standard check for infections like HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis, etc. 


"Fertile" means that he parents are actually capable of conceiving a baby. Every clinic wants to know that there journey will be successful before beginning. This requirements usually means a standard semen analysis for the sperm donor, and hormone screening and ovarian ultrasound scan for the egg donor. 


(Both of these medical checks can usually be done at your local clinic or hospital with a fertility department.) 


"Safe" requires a basic online felony convictions check to ensure there is no history of violence and the baby will be placed in a safe environment.  This can often be done through various online services, or through your local police.