How To Do a DNA Test With Someone in Another State?

Can a DNA test be done in different states?

Not sure whether a DNA test can be performed if one party lives in another state. The answer is yes. A DNA test can be scheduled for parties living in different states for in-office collections.

For our at-home DNA testing option, the kit can be shipped to different cities for an additional cost. Below is a breakdown of DNA testing performed in different states based on our in-office and home testing options.

Do you need an At-Home DNA Test performed in two locations?

Performing a Home DNA Test and one party lives in another city or state can be done simply by following the simple instructions below.

1. Go to At-Home DNA Test page of your choice

2. Click the option to purchase a Home test in two different locations

3. Complete the form and hit submit and you will be redirected to payment page

4. Make your one-time payment.

Home DNA test kits are shipped within 24 hours of purchase on business days. Once your Home Test is ready to ship you will receive an emails with the tracking details for both locations.

Note: Residents of New York State cannot purchase Home DNA Test kit due the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) regulations that forbid this testing option be performed within the state. Only legal in-office DNA testing can be performed see our in-office testing option below.

Click here to explore all of our At-Home DNA Test kit options

Do you need an in-office DNA test performed in two separate locations?

Performing an DNA test can be done in two different locations. Below is an outline of Secure DNA’s appointment scheduling process.

1. Contact our office at 888-970-4211 to speak with one of DNA Specialists.

2. Appointments can be scheduled providing we have a facility near your city. We have access to over 3000 collection sites nationwide to accommodate most situations.

3. Make a non-refundable partial payment that is deducted from the total cost of your DNA Test. The remaining balance is to be paid before your results are to be released.

4. DNA sample collection fees are not included in the cost of your DNA test. Sample collection fees will be paid directly to the facility or independent collector at the time of you appointment.

In-office sample collection appointments can be performed for both legal and non-legal purposes. Please mention to our DNA Specialist how you would like to use your result to ensure you have chosen the correct testing option for your situation.

Can performing DNA Test in separate locations affect my ability to establish paternity?

The answer to this question is twofold:

No. Performing a DNA test in separate locations does not affect your ability to establish paternity, provided certain conditions are met. Secure DNA’s partner laboratory holds accreditation from the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB). Family courts and immigration agencies nationwide recognize this accreditation. Accredited laboratories and their partners must follow strict guidelines for specimen collection and DNA analysis protocols.

Yes, A problem may arise if the chain of custody is not properly established or if DNA samples are not tested by an AABB-accredited laboratory. In these cases, the results may not be accepted by legal or immigration agencies.

We recommend you contact our office at 888-970-4211 for a free phone consultation for questions or to learn more about our services.