DNA TESTING IN NEW JERSEY
Establishing paternity in New Jersey? S-DNA provides DNA paternity testing solutions to residents of New Jersey for both legal and non-legal situations. A paternity test is a scientific procedure that determines biological parentage by analyzing the DNA profiles of a child and the alleged father. This genetic testing compares specific DNA markers inherited from biological parents to establish family relationships with 99.99% accuracy.
All DNA samples are tested and analyzed by a partner laboratory accredited by AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies), which ensures that your samples are tested according to the highest industry standards.
Learn more about our paternity testing and alternative DNA testing options below.
New Jersey DNA Testing Services
Legal Paternity Testing:
Legal paternity testing in New Jersey establishes a legally recognized fatherhood. Parents voluntarily sign a legal form to confirm paternity. Testing is conducted by a partner AABB accredited lab, ensuring accurate results that are admissible in court. Results are used for the following cases below.
- Paternity Establishment
- Child Custody
- Adding a father’s name to a birth certificate
- Inheritance
- Immigration evidence submission
Pricing starts at $375.00. Click the button below to learn more about the process.
At-Home DNA Test:
is a genetic testing process that determines a biological relationship between an alleged father and child. This is a non legal paternity test for informational use only. Results from this option cannot be for legal purposes.
DNA Testing Lab For Immigration in New Jersey
Immigration DNA testing is a procedure suggested by USCIS to verify family relationships for visa applications. Click the button below to learn more or call 888-970-4211.
Sibling DNA Test:
This DNA testing option helps to determines if two individuals share a common parent. Pricing starts at $299.99. Click the button below to learn more about the process.
Grandparent DNA Test:
This DNA testing option helps to determines establishes the biological relationship between paternal grandparents and grandchildren. Pricing starts at $299.99. Click the button below to learn more about the process.
Maternity Test:
This DNA testing option helps to determines establishes the biological relationship between a mother and child. Pricing starts at $199.99. Click the button below to learn more about the process.
Infidelity DNA Test:
DNA Infidelity Testing is a forensic option that determines whether a girlfriend, boyfriend, or spouse may have cheated. Pricing starts at $199.99. Click the button below to learn more about the process.
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What is the process for scheduling an appointment?
Scheduling an appointment is simple. Call 888-970-4211 to schedule an appointment today. We provide sample collection facilities and mobile collection professional to collect your DNA samples at your location throughout the entire state of New Jersey.
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Atlantic County
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Middlesex County
Monmouth County
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Ocean County
Passaic County
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How Long Does Paternity Testing Take in New Jersey?
Results are available in 2 to 3 working days after the lab receives all samples.
How Do I Get a Court-Ordered Paternity Test in NJ?
A family court judge issues court-ordered paternity testing in New Jersey. The mother or alleged father must file a paternity petition form with the family court. Once accepted, an order for a paternity test will be issued.
How Long Does a Court-Ordered Paternity Test Take?
Court-ordered DNA tests generally take 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the court’s workload. Tests performed by DNA Express outside of family court average 2 to 3 working days.
How much does a DNA Test cost in New Jersey?
DNA testing costs in New Jersey start at $199.99 for peace of mind testing and $375.00 for legal testing services.
Paternal Services:
Home Paternity Test
Legal Paternity Test
Prenatal Paternity Test
Parentage DNA Testing
DNA Testing Services:
Sibling DNA Test
Grandparent DNA Test
Avuncular DNA Test
Maternity DNA Test
Forensic DNA Services:
Infidelity DNA Test
DNA Testing w/Hair
DNA Testing w/Toothbrush
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between legal and non-legal DNA tests?
Below are the differences between peace of mind and legal DNA tests.
Legal Testing:
A Legal DNA Test is relationship tests that requires the establishment of a chain of custody, DNA samples collect by trained DNA sample collector and the specimens collect will be tested by a partner AABB accredited DNA testing laboratory. The accreditation ensures your results will be recognized by family courts and immigration agencies nationwide.
Common Uses For Legal DNA Tests:
- Adding a biological father’s name to a birth certificate
- Child Custody
- Establish the paternity of a child
- Immigration evidence submission
- Peace of Mind
- Social Security Benefits
- In-vitro Fertilization
- Inheritance
Non-legal Testing:
Non legal DNA tests are genetic tests that are performed for informational purposes only. The results from a non-legal peace of mind tests are not legally admissible documents because they do not require a chain of custody.
All DNA samples submitted to the laboratory are tested and analyzed the same way as legal DNA tests. Call 888-970-4211 to schedule an appointment in New Jersey or to purchase a home DNA test kit.
How accurate are DNA tests in New Jersey?
Testing conducted by our partner laboratory meets high industry standards. When properly conducted, legal paternity testing typically yields a probability of biological relationship of 99.99% or higher in confirmed cases.
DNA Testing Father and Child Only in New Jersey, Is it possible?
Yes, DNA testing can be performed with just the father and child. While including the mother can enhance the efficiency of the process, paternity testing without her is still a highly accurate form of DNA analysis.
Please note that for legal paternity testing involving children under the age of 18 years of age whose alleged father’s name is not on the birth certificate, the mother or legal guardian must be present to provide consent.
Call 888-970-4211 to schedule an appointment today.
Is my information confidential?
All DNA specimens and results remain private. Specimens are retained for three months before destruction. DNA results are released only to the participants involved in your DNA test. An unrelated third party receives results only if a court order is presented to the lab. The lab will notify the client before releasing results.
Can I Perform a Prenatal Paternity Test in NJ?
Yes, prenatal paternity testing is available in New Jersey. We provide invasive prenatal DNA testing services that need the mother’s OB-GYN. This testing occurs during the weeks when amniocentesis or Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) can be performed. To inquire about this or schedule an appointment today call 888-970-4211.