DNA Testing for legal purposes
Any of our tests (except Y chromosome analysis) is available as a legally accredited DNA test. Legally Accredited Tests use exactly the same testing procedure as the cheaper Peace of Mind tests, analysing 16 genetic locations as standard with the same accuracy rates. If the result of the DNA test is going to be submitted as evidence in a court of law, the test needs to be conducted in a way that makes it court
admissible. In practice this means identity verification when the samples are taken. Also ‘behind the scenes’, the chain of custody of the DNA samples must be monitored and documented at all times. The laboratory must keep extensive documentation to prove who has handled the samples and when, throughout the whole testing process. Legal Identification of clients
Each test participant MUST provide two forms of identification – one from
List 1 and one from List 2 (photocopies will not be accepted): - passport, birth certificate, driving licence
- gas bill, electricity bill, council tax bill, phone bill or bank statement – all no older than 3 months and not printed from the internet.
For clients under 18 years of age, a birth certificate is acceptable if no other forms of identification exist. Phone us if you have any questions about what ID is acceptable to the Court.
We will copy your documents and return them to you during the session. For each test participant we also require two recent passport photographs. This includes children regardless of age.  If any one of the test participants fails to bring all of the above,
samples will not be taken and you will be charged £69 for the wasted session. We cannot go ahead with the session even if you promise to supply the missing item later.
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Our Court Admissible Consent Form and Terms & Conditions are different from the Peace of Mind versions of these forms. You can
download them here (requires Adobe Reader) to read through, but please don’t complete them as they must be signed in our presence. Examples
Mother brings her driving licence and her latest monthly bank statement. She brings the birth certificate for her four month old baby. She also has two passport photos of herself and two photos of her baby. Alleged father
brings his passport, two passport photos and a photocopy of his latest Vodafone bill. The session cannot go ahead. Why? Mother brings her passport and driving licence, the baby’s birth certificate, two passport photos of herself and two photos of her baby. Alleged father brings his birth certificate, his gas bill and two passport photos. The session cannot go ahead.
Why? Mother brings her passport and council tax bill, the baby’s birth certificate, two passport photos of herself and two photos of her baby. Alleged father brings his birth certificate, a gas bill from four months ago and two passport photos. The session cannot go ahead. Why? Mother brings her driving licence and her BT bill, the baby’s birth
certificate, two passport photos of herself and two photos of her baby. Alleged father brings his birth certificate, his gas bill and two passport photos. The session can go ahead. Payment
To book a Court Admissible DNA test, we require a £69 advance
payment by credit or debit card. The balance of the fee is payable in cash or by card (no cheques) at the session. Payment illustration
You phone and book a Court Approved paternity test appointment, giving your Maestro card details. £69 is charged to your card. On the day of the appointment, you pay £330 cash, making a total of £399. The £69 will not be refunded if the session cannot go ahead because you fail to bring all the acceptable identification to the session. We cannot defer payment because you are waiting for Legal Aid. To discuss a Legal DNA test please contact us. Court Admissible FAQ >
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