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Paternity DNA Testing

ReliaLab Test provides accurate paternity DNA testing to confirm or establish a biological father-child relationship, available as a legal test with a documented chain of custody or as an informational test for private peace of mind. Testing is available nationwide through a network of more than 15,000 collection clinics, with local service from ReliaLab’s team based in Nashville, Tennessee.

How Paternity Testing Works

A cheek swab sample is collected from the child and alleged father (a mother’s sample is optional). The lab compares DNA markers between the two. A true father typically shows 99.9%+ probability of paternity; a non-father is excluded with 100% certainty.

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15,000+Collection clinics nationwide

Nashville, TNLocally based team

99.9%+Typical probability of paternity

AABBAccredited testing protocols

Which Type of Paternity Test Do You Need?

Legal Test

Legal Paternity Test

Every participant’s identity is verified with photo ID, and collection is witnessed by a neutral, trained collector at a collection clinic or by a mobile collector. That documented chain of custody makes the result admissible in court. Choose this for child support or custody cases, adding a father to a birth certificate, immigration or estate matters, or anything that may be reviewed by a court.

Order a legal test → Home Kit

Informational (Home) Paternity Test

A kit is mailed to your home. Participants self-collect a cheek swab and mail it back to the lab. There is no witnessed collection, so this is for personal knowledge only. Choose this for a private answer before deciding whether to pursue a legal test.

Order a home test →

What If the Alleged Father Isn’t Available?

Situation	Recommended Test
Alleged father is available for testing	Standard Paternity Test
Alleged father unavailable, paternal aunt or uncle is	Avuncular DNA Testing
Alleged father unavailable, paternal grandparent is	Grandparentage DNA Testing
Testing is needed during pregnancy	Non-Invasive Prenatal DNA Test

How Legal Paternity Testing Works

Order Online

Complete the intake form below and receive your Test Authorization Order by email.

Visit a Collection Clinic

Bring the Authorization Order and photo ID to a nearby site from the 15,000+ location network.

Sample Collection

A trained collector verifies identity and collects a cheek swab from each participant.

Receive Results

Results are emailed securely, typically within [CONFIRM TURNAROUND] business days.

Order a Legal Paternity Test

Court-admissible, with a documented chain of custody.

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Name*

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Email Address*

Phone*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

What type of test do you need?*

Legal DNA test

Informational or “Peace of Mind” DNA test

Legal: witnessed collection with photo ID, documented chain of custody, admissible in court.

Informational: self-collected at home, for personal knowledge only, not court admissible.

Informational DNA Tests are not allowed by law in the State of New York. Please select “Legal DNA test” above.

Legal DNA Paternity Test

Testing includes 1 possible father, 1 child, and optionally testing the mother. A fee will be charged for additional tested parties.

Legal Paternity DNA Test*

Price:

Number of possible fathers*

Possible father #1 name*

First Last

Possible father #1 date of birth*

Possible father #2 name*

First Last

Possible father #2 date of birth*

Possible father #3 name*

First Last

Possible father #3 date of birth*

Testing includes 1 child. A fee will be charged for additional child tested.

Number of children*

Child #1 name*

First Last

Child #1 date of birth*

Child #2 name*

First Last

Child #2 date of birth*

Child #3 name*

First Last

Child #3 date of birth*

Child #4 name*

First Last

Child #4 date of birth*

Testing of the mother is included at no additional charge.

Test the mother?

Yes

Mother's name*

First Last

Mother's date of birth*

Total

Informational or "Peace of Mind" DNA Paternity Test

Testing includes 1 possible father, 1 child, and optionally testing the mother. A fee will be charged for additional tested parties.

Informational Paternity DNA Test

Price:

Number of possible fathers*

Possible father #1 name*

First Last

Possible father #1 date of birth*

Possible father #2 name*

First Last

Possible father #2 date of birth*

Possible father #3 name*

First Last

Possible father #3 date of birth*

Testing includes 1 child. A fee will be charged for additional child tested.

Number of children

Child #1 name*

First Last

Child #1 date of birth*

Child #2 name*

First Last

Child #2 date of birth*

Child #3 name*

First Last

Child #3 date of birth*

Child #4 name*

First Last

Child #4 date of birth*

Testing of the mother is included at no additional charge.

Test the mother?

Yes

Mother's name*

First Last

Mother's date of birth*

Total

Payment

Credit Card*

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Payments are processed securely through Stripe.

Order a Home Paternity Test

A mail-in kit for a private, informational answer.

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Name*

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Email Address*

Phone*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Informational DNA Tests are not allowed by law in the State of New York. Please order a Legal Paternity Test.

Informational or "Peace of Mind" DNA Paternity Test

Testing includes 1 possible father, 1 child, and optionally testing the mother. A fee will be charged for additional tested parties.

Informational Paternity DNA Test

Price:

Number of possible fathers*

Possible father #1 name*

First Last

Possible father #1 date of birth*

Possible father #2 name*

First Last

Possible father #2 date of birth*

Possible father #3 name*

First Last

Possible father #3 date of birth*

Testing includes 1 child. A fee will be charged for additional child tested.

Number of children

Child #1 name*

First Last

Child #1 date of birth*

Child #2 name*

First Last

Child #2 date of birth*

Child #3 name*

First Last

Child #3 date of birth*

Child #4 name*

First Last

Child #4 date of birth*

Testing of the mother is included at no additional charge.

Test the mother?

Yes

Mother's name*

First Last

Mother's date of birth*

Would you like to have a test sent to an additional address ($15 shipping charge)

Yes

Address to send additional test to*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Shipping charge for additional test*

Price:

Total

Payment

Credit Card*

Processed through Stripe

Payments are processed securely through Stripe.

Why Order Paternity Testing Through ReliaLab

15,000+

Collection clinics nationwide

Nashville, TN

Locally based team and support

AABB

Accredited testing protocols

Confidential

Results and personal information

Testing is performed through ReliaLab’s accredited laboratory partner, following AABB-accredited chain-of-custody protocols for every legal test.

Paternity DNA Testing FAQ

How accurate is a paternity DNA test?+

DNA paternity testing is highly accurate. A true biological father will typically show a probability of paternity of 99.9% or higher, while a non-father is excluded with 100% certainty.

What is the difference between a legal and a home paternity test?+

A legal test has a witnessed collection with photo ID verification and a documented chain of custody, making it admissible in court. A home test is self-collected and is for personal knowledge only.

Can I get a paternity test while pregnant?+

Yes. ReliaLab offers a non-invasive prenatal paternity test performed with a blood draw, safe for both mother and baby, available as early as 8 weeks into pregnancy. See the Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity DNA Test page for details.

What do I need to bring to a collection clinic for a legal test?+

Bring a printed or digital copy of your Test Authorization Order along with valid government-issued photo ID for every adult participant. A parent or guardian must accompany any minor being tested.

Is the alleged father required to be present?+

A standard test requires a sample from the child and the alleged father; a mother’s sample is optional. If the alleged father is unavailable, an avuncular or grandparentage test may establish the relationship instead.

How much does a paternity DNA test cost?+

Pricing depends on whether you need a legal or informational test. Current pricing is shown when you view or order either test above.

How long does it take to get results?+

Once the lab receives the sample, most results are available within [CONFIRM CURRENT TURNAROUND] business days. Legal tests may take slightly longer due to chain-of-custody documentation.

Can a paternity test be done without the mother?+

Yes. A mother’s DNA sample can add statistical confidence to the result but is not required to establish paternity between a child and alleged father.

Do I have to travel to Nashville to order a paternity test?+

No. While ReliaLab Test is based in Nashville, Tennessee, paternity testing is available nationwide. Sample collection happens at whichever of the 15,000+ network sites is closest to each participant, even in different cities or states.

Looking for a Different Kind of Relationship Test?

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How Paternity Testing Works

Which Type of Paternity Test Do You Need?

What If the Alleged Father Isn’t Available?

How Legal Paternity Testing Works

Legal DNA Paternity Test

Informational or "Peace of Mind" DNA Paternity Test

Payment

Informational or "Peace of Mind" DNA Paternity Test

Payment

Why Order Paternity Testing Through ReliaLab

Paternity DNA Testing FAQ

Looking for a Different Kind of Relationship Test?

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Nashville, TN 37204