COURT Approved DNA Paternity Test
Looking for a court-admissible DNA test? Secure DNA Tests provides reliable legal DNA testing services to establish biological relationships — including parent-child, sibling, and grandparent-grandchild connections. Below is a brief overview of how the process works.
What is a court approved paternity test?
A court approved (court admissible) paternity test is a legal DNA test that is recognized by family courts, immigration and passport agencies.
For a legal paternity test to accepted by a judge a the following must occur:
- All DNA samples are test by our partner AABB accredited lab.
- A strict chain of custody must be established
- DNA samples must be collected by a unbiased third-party DNA collector.
Common Reason to use a court admissible paternity test?
The common reasons to perform a legal paternity test between an alleged biological father and child are.
1. To establish the paternity of the child
2. To add the alleged father’s name to the birth certificate
3. To acquire Social Security Benefits for child when the alleged father is deceased.
4. Evidence submission for a U.S. immigration visa.
How much does a court admissible DNA paternity test cost?
Legal paternity testing costs start at $350.00. It is important to note sample collection fees are not included in the cost of your DNA test.
Where can I go schedule a paternity test appointment?
Call 888-970-4211 to schedule an appointment. Below are the states we service. Secure DNA Tests has well over 3000 collection sites in our our network for convenient in-office sample collections and in some states mobile DNA collections.
Legal Paternity Testing Service Areas
Can I perform a legal paternity test without a court order?
Yes. Legal DNA test can be performed without a court. Remember only DNA testing services that offer accredited services are recognized by family courts nationwide.
What method is use to collect my DNA samples?
The standard method of collection is performed by cheek swabs. Methods such as blood are a more invasive and painful method of sample collection that has the same accuracy as a cheek swab.
Alternative Samples:
When cheek swab sample collection method are not an option, it may be possible by court order to perform a genetic analysis using the one of the following samples.
- Hair follicle samples
- Bone samples preferably femur bone
- Blood card or vial samples
Please keep in mind the options mentioned above must in the possession of a funeral home staff, or coroners office in order for your DNA specimen to be considered for legal testing. Contact our office at 888-970-4211 for questions regarding specimen options.
Can a non legal DNA test result be used legally?
No. Non legal paternity test results are for informational use only and cannot be used for any legal purpose. Informational DNA tests do not require a chain of custody be established or the use of a third part sample collector. In addition, the results of non legal test will clearly state your results are for informational use only.