How Can I Get a Paternity Test Done if I Live in New York?

Whether you need to get a paternity test for a legal matter in New York or for a matter out of state, access an official result by using a court-approved health center or home test. DNA testing centers can test paternity with a cheek swab; be sure to use a center that guarantees its findings are admissible in court. Home tests can be used in some cases, as long as the directions are followed exactly. Check with the court presiding over your case to find out if you can use a home paternity test.

Instructions

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  Read your court order to determine what kind of test you are required to get. Most courts will allow you to choose the testing center that is located most conveniently to you.

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  Ask your court clerk for testing center suggestions in New York. Boston Paternity, Empire Genetics and DDC DNA Diagnostic Centers (dnacenter.com) are three options in New York City.

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  Make an appointment with the center at least one week in advance.

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  Attend your appointment. Fill out all required forms, pay for your test and then submit to the cheek swab.

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  Wait for your results to be mailed to your New York address. Keep a copy of the results for court proceedings. If your proceedings are out of state, either mail a copy of the results to the court using certified mail, or take the results with you when you travel to your court hearing.