Application for a substitute parentage order
20 Application for a substitute parentage order
S. 20(1) amended by No. 39/2021 s. 43.
The intended parents of a child born under a surrogacy arrangement may apply to the court for a substitute parentage order if—
the child was conceived as a result of a procedure carried out in Victoria; and
S. 20(1)(b) amended by No. 39/2021 s. 43.
the intended parents live in Victoria at the time of making the application.
An application for a substitute parentage order must be made—
not less than 28 days, and not more than 6 months after the birth of the child; or
at another time with leave of the court.
S. 20(3) amended by No. 39/2021 s. 43.
Before the court hears the application, the intended parents must file a certified copy of the child's birth certificate (if available) with the court.
S. 21 (Heading) amended by Nos 39/2021 s. 44(1), 41/2025 s. 3(Sch. 1 item 28).
S. 21 inserted by No. 76/2008 s. 147.
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