Oftentimes the U.S. National Passport Center and U.S. Consulates may provide applicants who submit insufficient evidence when apply for a passport the opportunity to submit secondary evidence. In this post, we will discuss the process of voluntary DNA testing process for passports.
What is U.S. Passport DNA Testing?
Passport DNA testing is used when there’s insufficient evidence to prove a parent-child relationship. The passport agency will suggest a DNA test to the applicant.
Domestic Testing
Getting Started:
1. The Passport Agency will mail you a letter providing your family with the option to perform a DNA test.
2. Upon receipt of the request for evidence letter contact IDTO at 877-680-5800 or 347-735-5490 to schedule an appointment. We have access to over 1000 DNA collection sites nationwide near a city near your home.
3. After you schedule your appointment has been coordinated, your DNA samples will be collected and your samples will be shipped to the laboratory.
4. When your samples arrive at the laboratory. The turnaround time for your result to be completed in 2 to 3 working days from the date the lab receives the samples.
5. Once the testing is completed. A copy of the results will be mailed to the requesting Passport office and a copy will be emailed and mailed to your home.
Please note, all legal DNA testing services we provide are performed by a partner AABB Accredited DNA Testing lab. Only an accredited testing lab can perform legal chain of custody testing.
This means your results will be recognized by Family Courts, Passport Offices, United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Embassies worldwide.
Results Accuracy
The accuracy of your results for legal inclusion (means a biologically related) is 99.99% and higher. Results that are “excluded” means the parent and child are not biologically related.
Lab Accreditation
All DNA testing services we provide are under the strict supervision of our partner AABB-accredited lab.
DNA Testing Options
Paternity Testing:
Legal paternity test provides scientific evidence to determine a biological relationship between an alleged father and child.
Maternity Testing:
Maternity testing is a DNA test that compares a child’s DNA profile to that of a woman to scientifically determine if she is the mother.
DNA test results issued for immigration purposes can serve as legally admissible documentation for child support, child custody, immigration, estate cases, and birth certificate name changes, among other uses.
Embassy Passport DNA Tests:
Consular offices may suggest genetic testing to prove a claimed biological relationship between a parent and minor child for a passport or Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA). Below is a brief overview of the process.
Step 1: Contact IDTO DNA Testing Center at 877-680-5800 and we will assist you by connecting you with our partner AABB-accredited Laboratory who will initiate your case.
Step 2: For the petitioner’s DNA Sample Collection in the United States Parent/s and child will not be able to perform or use a home DNA test kit. All DNA tests must be under the strict supervision by an accredited Lab in order for a U.S. Embassy or USCIS official to consider your DNA test result as evidence.
At your appointment, a buccal swab collection is a required choice for collecting genetic DNA samples. After your samples are collected it will be shipped to the laboratory in the U.S.
Once the applicant/petitioner’s samples arrive at the lab. The lab will prepare the shipment of the DNA test kit going to the U.S. Embassy where the beneficiary is currently located.
Step 3. After all DNA samples arrive at the lab, testing will begin with all genetic samples involved with your DNA test.
Related Questions:
Can you get a passport with a DNA test?
Yes. It is possible to receive you a passport if the results of your DNA results prove a biological relationship between a parent and child.
In order for your results to be recognized by the passport agency, you must receive a request for evidence letter from the passport agency. The results must be sent by an accredited lab for your evidence to be recognized.
Please note, DNA testing results do not guarantee the issuance of a passport. Passport issuance will be decided by the Passport Agency officer assigned to your case.
How much is DNA test for passport purposes?
For quotes, call 877-680-5800 to inquire about the cost of DNA tests as it pertain to your case.
What is the preferred specimen collection will occur at my appointment?
The standard method of DNA sample collection is by cheek swab. The cotton swabs will be placed into the mouth and brushed against the left cheek and the right for 30 to 60 seconds each.
A blood sample collection is a viable testing option that has the same accuracy a buccal cheek swab samples.
How long will it take to receive my DNA results?
The average turnaround time for DNA results to be completed is 2 to 3 business days from the date the laboratory receives all genetic testing samples.
Upon the completion of the DNA analysis. The laboratory will ship a copy of your results to the requesting U.S. Passport Agency. A second copy will be mailed to the client’s home.
If you would like to learn more about the passport DNA testing process or need assistance with scheduling an appointment. Contact IDTO today at 877-680-5800 or 347-735- 5490 today.
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