The courts across the United States will not take into consideration the results of paternity tests at home. The reason for this is that with an at-home paternity test, the court is unable to verify if the DNA of names in the report are the actual people who were tested.
Legal Paternity Testing
If you are in need of a court-admissible DNA test. A legal paternity test will produce a result that can be admitted in court as evidence. What makes a DNA test a legally admissible DNA test result is the establishment of a chain of custody and all genetic samples must be collected by an unbiased third-party DNA sample collector. Last thing, only a lab that is AABB accredited can perform legal tests that will be recognized by Family Courts and Immigration offices worldwide.
Commonly used legal paternity testing situations:
- Child support
- Child custody
- Immigration
- Inheritance rights
- Adoption
- Social security
- Birth Certificate
- And more
At-Home DNA Paternity Testing
A Home DNA test kit is a test that can be performed in the comfort of your home. The results of this test are for informational purposes only. Both legal and Home DNA tests are tested the exact same way. The difference is in the preparation and use of your results.
It should be noted that New York State residents cannot purchase a home paternity test kit due to New York State Department of Health Guidelines. If you require paternity testing the testing process would be performed as a legal chain of custody test.
How To conduct an At-home paternity test:
- You can purchase a kit online here or you can purchase it by phone at 877-680-5800.
- Once you have received your kit. Read the instructions, use the buccal swabs enclosed to rub your cheeks on both sides of your child, the alleged biological father, and also the mom (her participation is optional however, it is recommended)
- Send the DNA samples to the lab.
- Results are released within one (1 to 3) working days from the time the lab receives all samples.