Court-admissible

Legal (Court-Admissible) Paternity Test

For child support, custody, birth certificate corrections, immigration, and any other case where the result must stand up in court.

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All lab fees included
100% discreet packaging
AABB-accredited partner lab
99.99% accuracy

All-inclusive

$249

Includes identity verification, chain-of-custody sample collection at a partner facility, AABB-accredited lab analysis, and a signed court-admissible report.

Identity verified by neutral third party
Chain of custody documented at every step
Same 34-marker science as our home test
Signed by the lab director on court-ready letterhead

How chain of custody works

1
Order & schedule
We call within 1 business day to book your collection appointment at a partner facility near you.
2
Verified collection
Government ID checked, photo taken, samples collected by a neutral third-party technician.
3
Sealed & tracked
Samples sealed, barcoded, and shipped to our AABB-accredited lab under documented chain of custody.
4
Signed report
Court-admissible PDF signed by the lab director, delivered in 3–5 business days after collection.

When you need a legal test

Child support

State child support agencies require AABB-accredited legal testing to establish or contest paternity.

Custody & visitation

Family courts will not admit home test results. Legal chain-of-custody testing is required.

Birth certificate

To add, remove, or change the father on a birth certificate, most states require a court-admissible test.

Immigration (USCIS)

USCIS requires AABB-accredited chain-of-custody testing for family-based immigration petitions.

Social Security & inheritance

SSA benefits and probate proceedings require court-admissible results.

Adoption proceedings

Terminating or establishing a father's rights typically requires legal testing.

Not sure if you need a legal test?

If the result will only be for you personally, a $99 home test answers the question. If any government agency or court will see it, you need the $249 legal test.

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AABB Accredited Lab

Meets the standard required by U.S. courts for legal paternity testing.

ISO/IEC 17025

International accreditation for laboratory testing competence.

CLIA Certified

Federal quality standards for clinical laboratory testing.

CAP Proficiency Tested

College of American Pathologists proficiency verification.

Legal test FAQ

When do I need a legal paternity test?

Any time the result may be used by a government agency or court: child support, custody, visitation, immigration, Social Security, adoption, or amending a birth certificate. Home test results are not accepted in these cases.

How is a legal test different from a home test?

The science is identical — same lab, same 34 markers, same 99.99% accuracy. The difference is chain of custody: a neutral third party verifies identities and witnesses sample collection, so no one can later argue the samples were switched.

How much does a legal paternity test cost?

$249 all-inclusive: identity verification, sample collection at a partner facility near you, AABB-accredited lab testing, and a court-admissible written report signed by the lab director.

How long does the legal test take?

Appointments can typically be booked within 2–3 business days. Results are delivered 3–5 business days after both parties are sampled.

Ready to request your legal test?

AABB-accredited. $249 all-in. We'll call to schedule your collection appointment within one business day. Signed report delivered 3–5 business days after collection.

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