Overview
Court-Ready DNA Paternity Testing
Our Legal Paternity Test analyses 22 DNA markers, with a genetic profile produced for each participant and a statistical probability of paternity calculated. This test is designed for situations requiring official documentation, including court cases, name changes, and immigration proceedings.
Because legal results require verified identity and an unbroken chain of custody, all samples must be collected at an authorized collection site by a trained phlebotomist. Self-collection is not permitted for legal testing.
Kit Contents
What’s in the Legal Test Kit
The legal kit includes additional documentation and security measures to maintain a verifiable chain of custody.
Applicant Information Form
Full legal names and identification details required for all participants.
Three Sealed Envelopes
Each containing three sterile buccal swabs — one set per participant, collected under supervision.
Collection Procedures
Step-by-step instructions followed by the authorized phlebotomist at the collection site.
Return Envelope
Tamper-evident sealed return packaging for secure laboratory transport.
Fingerprinting Ink
Used to take ink fingerprints of all participants — a legal requirement for court-admissible testing.
Security Seal
Tamper-evident security seals applied to all sample envelopes to ensure integrity during transit.
Requirements
What You Need to Bring
All participants must attend an authorized collection site with the following documentation.
Passport-Sized Photograph
A current passport-sized photograph is required for every participant — child, alleged father, and mother if participating.
Valid Government-Issued ID
Accepted identification: Passport, Driver’s Licence, National ID Card, or Birth Certificate.
Fingerprinting
All participants must be fingerprinted at the collection site using the provided fingerprinting ink.
Completed Documentation
All applicant information forms must be correctly completed and signed by the appropriate parties before collection begins.
Accepted Uses
When Legal Results Are Required
A legal paternity test result is court-admissible and accepted for the following purposes.
Court Proceedings Name Change Immigration Child Support Estate Settlement