Legal Paternity Testing
Chain-of-custody paternity testing for child support, custody, probate, and birth certificate amendments.
Schedule This TestLegal / Chain-of-Custody DNA
Legal DNA Testing Built for Michigan Courts, Agencies & Attorneys.
Every legal collection is performed in person by NorthStar personnel under documented chain of custody, with analysis by an AABB-accredited partner laboratory. Reports are prepared for use in legal proceedings; acceptance of evidence is determined by the requesting court or agency.
AABB-Accredited Partner Lab
USCIS / IRCC Case Support
Appointments in 2–3 Business Days
Saginaw Chamber Member
Tests Offered
Choose the legal relationship test you need.
Base pricing includes the participants listed for each test. Additional participants can be added during ordering, and a coordinator reviews every case before collection is scheduled.
Legal Maternity Testing
Chain-of-custody maternity testing for legal matters where biological motherhood must be established.
Schedule This TestLegal Sibling Testing
Full and half siblingship testing when a parent is unavailable or deceased.
Schedule This TestLegal Grandparentage Testing
Grandparent-to-grandchild kinship testing when the alleged parent is unavailable.
Schedule This TestLegal Avuncular Testing
Aunt/uncle-to-niece/nephew kinship testing when the alleged parent is unavailable.
Schedule This TestPrenatal (Non-Invasive)
Non-invasive prenatal paternity from a maternal blood draw as early as 7 weeks. Contact us for eligibility and scheduling.
Request ConsultationChain of Custody
Documented at Every Step.
Our chain-of-custody protocol documents every step from identification to laboratory analysis — the difference between a result prepared for legal use and one intended only for personal knowledge.
- Government-issued photo ID verified and photographed at collection.
- Tamper-evident sample packaging sealed in front of all parties.
- Documented custodian transfers from collector to our AABB-accredited partner laboratory.
- Signed affidavits and notarized result packets available on request.
Testing Specifications
- Lab Partner Accreditation
- AABB Relationship Testing
- Loci Tested
- 20+ STR markers
- Sample Type
- Buccal swab (standard)
- Turnaround
- 5–7 business days
- Reporting
- Signed PDF + sealed hard copy
How It Works
Three steps from order to signed report.
A Michigan case coordinator confirms requirements before collection, so nothing in the documentation is left to chance.
- 01Order & case review
Place your order online or by phone. We confirm participants, court-order requirements, and ID needs.
- 02In-person collection
NorthStar personnel verify identity and collect buccal specimens under documented chain of custody at an approved location.
- 03Report delivered
The AABB-accredited partner laboratory performs the analysis and issues the signed report, delivered securely to authorized parties.
Legal DNA testing questions
Is a legal DNA test admissible in a Michigan court?
Legal DNA collections are performed in person under documented chain of custody with photo-ID verification, and the analysis is performed by an AABB-accredited partner laboratory, so the report is prepared for use in legal proceedings. Acceptance of any evidence is ultimately determined by the requesting court or agency.
What do I need to bring to the appointment?
Each participant needs a valid government-issued photo ID. Minors are identified by the accompanying parent or guardian's ID plus the child's birth certificate or Social Security card when available. Bring a copy of any court order that specifies testing requirements.
Does the mother have to participate in a paternity test?
Participation by the biological mother is optional in most paternity cases, though it can be recommended depending on the circumstances. The base legal paternity test includes one alleged father and one child.
How long do legal DNA results take?
Legal results are typically available in 5–7 business days after the partner laboratory receives the specimens. Rush processing is available as an add-on at checkout.
Where does the collection happen?
Trained NorthStar personnel collect specimens in person — at your home, workplace, attorney's office, healthcare facility, correctional facility, or another approved location in Michigan. Travel fees are calculated from your address.
Ready to schedule a legal DNA collection?
Order online in a few minutes, or speak with a Michigan case coordinator first — most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours.