PATERNITY TESTING IN CALIFORNIA
Establishing paternity is a crucial step unmarried couples can take to ensure their child receives the necessary support. In California, an estimated 3.95 million unmarried couples exist. Paternity testing provides the most accurate and reliable method for determining a child’s biological father.
Legal Paternity Testing
A legal paternity test is a DNA test that helps to determine a a biological relationship between an alleged father and a child.
What makes a genetic test a legally admissible document is the establishment of a chain of custody, DNA samples must be collected by an unbiased DNA sample collector, and the testing lab being accredited by the AABB (formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks).
Results can be used for any legal purpose such as immigration, child custody, child support, birth certificate name addition or removal, and social security benefits.
Scheduling an appointment
Call 888-204-0583 to schedule an appointment with one of our DNA sample collection sites near your city in California today.
California DNA Locations
We service more cities in California if do not see your city above call 888-204-0583 for appointments and questions.
At Home Paternity Test (Peace of Mind)
A Home DNA test kit that also can determine if an alleged father is biologically related to a child. It is a cost effective testing option that requires self-collection and can be performed at home.
The results for type of relationship test is for informational purposes only and cannot be used for any legal reason. Order home paternity test kit below.
DNA TESTING SERVICES
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Lab Accreditation
All genetic relationship services we provide are under the strict supervision of our partner AABB accredited laboratory.
Privacy
Please note that the IDTO Paternity Testing Center’s partner laboratory does not share any personal or genetic information with third-party companies.
All information provided to our partner laboratory is kept secure and will only be released to third parties with the explicit consent of the participants involved or by court-order. Specimen samples on file are kept for 3 months on average than destroyed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a paternity test in California?
Paternity testing starts at $199.99 for our Home DNA test.
Our legal paternity testing service begins at $350.00. Please note that sample collection fees are not included in the cost of your DNA test. Same-day DNA tests are available for an additional fee, but this testing cannot be used for legal purposes.
Call 888-204-0583 to schedule an appointment today.
How to get a court ordered paternity test in California?
For a Family Court Judge to consider paternity, an unmarried alleged father or mother must file paternity petition with family court. If your petition is accepted a judge in most cases will request paternity DNA test be performed to establish paternity.
Is a paternity test required for child support in California?
Paternity testing in child support cases are not mandatory. Oftentimes a DNA test is performed when paternity uncertainty occurs. Although paternity tests are not required but a significant role when paternity is disputed.
How to establish paternity in California?
Establishing paternity in California occur one of three ways.
- Automatically through marriage: If the parents are married at the time of the child’s birth, the husband is presumed to be the legal father.
- Acknowledgment of Paternity: An unmarried father can sign an acknowledgment of paternity form at the hospital when the child is born.
- Family Court: If there is a dispute regarding paternity, either parent can file a petition in Family Court to establish paternity through a court order, often involving DNA testing.
Why Choose Us
IDTO has assisted thousands of families in California and nationwide with their Genetic testing needs. Since 2004, We are a trusted and go to source for both legal and medical professionals nationwide for their client’s DNA testing needs.
Our knowledgeable staff will help assist you with choosing the right type of genetic test specific to your specific situation. This attention to detail will limit you purchasing the wrong type of relationship test and will you avoid paying for an additional DNA test.