LEGAL PATERNITY TESTING
A DNA paternity test is an emotional process that is used when the paternity of a child is called into question. Establishing the paternity of a child affords them the opportunity to know who they are where they come from and it allows the receive financial and psychological support
What is legal DNA Paternity Test?
A Legal paternity test is a court-admissible DNA analysis that establishes a biological relationship between an alleged father and child.
Results can be used for the following:
- Child support determinations
- Immigration visa evidence submission
- Birth certificate modifications
- Social Security Benefits
Testing Specifications:
- 18-24 genetic markers highest accuracy
- Mother participation increases accuracy rates
- Results delivered within 2 to 3 business days
New York State Legal Requirements:
It should also be noted that to remain compliant with New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) guidelines, New York State residents seeking to perform a paternity test must obtain a prescription referral for both the father and child before an appointment can be scheduled and testing performed.
What does a Legal Paternity Test cost?
The cost of legal paternity testing starts at $350.00. Please note, DNA sample collection fees are not included in the price of your DNA test.
Where to get a DNA test done?
How to schedule an appointment:
The process is simple, Please contact IDTO today at 888-204-0583 and speak with one of our DNA Relationship Testing Technicians to help schedule an appointment near your home.
We have access to a network of over 2000 collection sites nationwide in a city near your home.
When will I receive my DNA Results?
The standard turnaround is 2 to 3 business days from the date on which the lab receives all genetic samples.
It should be noted that longer turnaround times may apply depending on the type of samples (hair, or bones, etc) submitted to the lab to be analyzed and tested. Upon the completion of your test, you will receive two copies. One copy will be sent by email and another by physical mail to your home.
Accreditation
All legal DNA testing services we offer are performed by our partner AABB-accredited DNA Testing Laboratory for the purpose of establishing a proper legal chain of custody for evidence submission.
Privacy
Please note that the IDTO DNA 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. DNA samples on file are kept for 3 months on average and then destroyed.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the biological mother’s DNA sample required?
For enhanced accuracy in paternity testing, we recommend including the biological mother’s DNA sample if possible. However, if the mother’s sample is not available, our paternity tests between the alleged father and child are still extremely accurate.
What makes a legal DNA paternity test court admissible?
To ensure the legal admissibility of your DNA paternity test results in court, the following protocols must be followed during the testing process:
- Establishment of a chain of custody
- Unbiased Third Party DNA Sample Collector
- DNA samples are tested by our partner AABB-Accredited lab
- All participants over the age of 18 must have state-issued ID
- Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their legal guardian.
By adhering to these strict guidelines, you can trust that your DNA paternity test results will be accepted in a court of law.