Paternity Testing in Newark NJ

How long does a paternity DNA test take?

The turnaround time for results is 2 to 3 business days from the date all DNA specimens arrive ate the lab. Upon the completion of your DNA results a copy will email to you and an additional copy will be mailed to your home.

Are my DNA results kept private?

Yes. DNA Testing Newark (DTN) and its partner laboratory do not share any personal or genetic information with third-party companies.

All information provided to our partner laboratory is kept secure and will only be released to third parties with the explicit consent of the participants involved or by court order. Specimen samples on file are kept for an average of 3 months, then destroyed.

Can Legal DNA testing be performed at different locations?

Yes. Split-case  sample collections can be coordinated when participants reside in different cities or states. Wee access to nationwide network near most major cities nationwide. Contact our office today at 866-469-2516 to coordinate your appointment. 

Can a DNA test be performed without the mother?

A legal DNA test can be performed without the mother when the alleged father's name is on the child's birth certificate. A legal DNA test can be performed without the mother when the alleged father is married. In all other circumstances, the mother or legal guardian must be present at the DNA sample collection appointment to give consent for children under 18. 

Will my paternity test results be accepted by an immigration agency?

Standard legal paternity testing results cannot be used for immigration purposes. Only an immigration paternity test result can be submitted to an immigration agency. The petitioner must receive a request for evidence letter from USCIS, a US Embassy, or a U.S.consulate to adhere  to an immigration agency's evidence submission guidelines. 

Learn more about the immigration DNA testing process here. 

Can my DNA results be used for child support?

Yes. The standard legal DNA paternity test result can be used for child support purposes. Visit our DNA testing for child support purposes page to learn more about the criteria for performing a DNA test for child support purposes in New Jersey. 

Can my DNA results be used to add father's name to a birth certificate?

Yes. Legal paternity testing can be used to add a father's name to a child's birth certificate. Visit our birth certificate DNA Testing page to learn more about this process

Can I use my result DNA test results to receive Social Security benefits?

Legal paternity testing results can be used as evidence for Social Security to help a child receive SSI benefits. Visit our Social Security DNA Testing page to learn more about how this process works. 

Can I perform a DNA test at a hospital in Essex County?

We can perform DNA sample collections at a hospital. This is possible when the hospital allows the DNA sample collection to take place. You can request a mobile collection. This is done by contacting our office at 866-269-2516 to speak with a DNA consultant and schedule a mobile collection at the hospital. 

Speak with the head nurse in the birthing department at the hospital to obtain permission for a DNA sample collector to collect DNA samples on site. The hospital may deny DNA sample collection; in that case, a DNA test can be performed when the child arrives home or in the office. 

Can a Home Paternity Testing Kit result be used for legal purposes?

No. A Home paternity test does not follow the legal chain of custody testing guidelines. Therefore using a home paternity test kit for evidence submission in court will not be accepted.

Will A legal paternity test help to establish paternity in Newark New Jersey? 

Yes. If a judge issues a court order or if both the alleged father and the mother of the child agree to perform a DNA test then using this testing option will be a key piece in establishing the paternity of the child.