Legal DNA testing
Legal DNA Testing
Legal DNA testing is used when a result needs to be submitted to a court, lawyer or other authority — for example in family law, child support, estate, guardianship or name-change matters.
- Price
- Starting from US$499
- Turnaround
- Typically 5–10 business days after the laboratory partner receives all samples
- Where
- Richmond, BC centre · coordinated collection in Canada and internationally
- Richmond, BC collection centre
- Professional sample collection
- Qualified accredited laboratory partner
- Secure, confidential case management
Professional collection
Professional Legal DNA Collection
Legal DNA testing requires proper identification and professional sample collection procedures.
Wherever you are in Canada, KINORA GENETICS can arrange professional DNA collection through our collector network.
Select Professional Collection, provide your location and appointment details, and our team will coordinate the collection for you.
Professional DNA collection can be coordinated through the KINORA collector network across Canada — you do not need to find a collector yourself.
You choose the service. We arrange the collector.
- Professional Collection
- Identity Verification
- Chain of Custody
- Local Collector Coordination
- 1Select Professional Collection
- 2Pay the collection fee
- 3We arrange a local professional collector
- 4The collector contacts you and completes the collection
- You don't need to find or contact a collector yourself.
Laboratory and accreditation details can be provided during case review upon request.
At a glance
Price, collection and next step
The practical answers first, before the detail further down this page.
Starting from
US$499
Starting price for a legal paternity test. Relationship comparisons and multi-location collection are quoted in writing before collection.
Your exact total, including applicable fees and taxes, is shown before payment.
Sample & collection
Witnessed cheek-swab collection with photo ID, at our Richmond centre or a coordinated location.
Who takes part
Alleged parent and child, or other relatives; each can be collected in a different location.
Indicative timeline
Typically 5–10 business days after the laboratory partner receives all samples. Estimates, not guarantees.
Clear & Transparent Pricing
Pricing varies by test type and individual case requirements. Your final price will be confirmed before you proceed.
Personal testing
If you only need private answers, a personal test is simpler and less expensive.
Legal / official testing
Chain-of-custody documentation from the start. Acceptance is decided by the receiving court or authority.
What the starting price includes
- Identity verification and witnessed collection
- Chain-of-custody documentation
- Accredited laboratory partner analysis and report
Additional fees
Prices shown are for DNA testing services unless otherwise specifically stated.
Shipping, courier, professional sample collection, blood collection, healthcare provider services and other third-party costs may be additional depending on the test and case requirements.
Any applicable additional charges will be disclosed before the order is finalized.
Legal DNA testing requires verified sample collection and chain-of-custody procedures. Professional collection, identification-related services, shipping and other third-party fees may apply and are not included in the displayed testing price unless specifically stated.
Professional sample collection fees may apply where required or requested, and are not included in the displayed testing price unless specifically stated.
Shipping charges are based on the selected delivery and return options and are charged according to the applicable shipping cost.
Prices are fixed for your selected country: Canadian orders in CA$, U.S. and international orders in US$. Your bank or card issuer may apply its own foreign currency fees.
How your quote is built
- DNA testing fee
- Starting from US$499
- Professional sample collection
- Additional if applicable
- Kit delivery
- Based on selected shipping option / actual applicable cost
- Prepaid return shipping
- Optional / actual applicable cost
- Additional participants
- If applicable
- Non-standard sample processing
- If applicable
- Express processing
- If applicable
- Other third-party fees
- If applicable
- Tax
- If applicable
- Total
- Confirmed in writing before your order is finalized
Analysis is performed by our accredited laboratory partners — see how the laboratory partner model works. Prices shown are starting prices for the standard case described, confirmed in writing before collection.
Who it is for
Is this the right service for your situation?
- Family law, custody and child support matters
- Estate and inheritance questions
- Guardianship, birth registration or name-change files
- Lawyers requesting a documented DNA report for a client
What to expect
How the process works
- Step 01
Case review
We confirm the purpose, participants, locations and any instructions from the court, lawyer or authority.
- Step 02
Appointments
Each participant is booked at our Richmond centre or with an independent collector near them.
- Step 03
Identity-verified collection
Photo ID is checked, samples are collected under witness, sealed and documented.
- Step 04
Laboratory analysis
Samples travel under chain of custody to an accredited laboratory partner.
- Step 05
Report release
The report is released to the authorised recipients agreed at the start of the case.
Samples
Sample types that may be considered
Cheek swabs are the standard collection method. Other sample types may be considered case by case; DNA recovery from non-standard samples can never be guaranteed.
Cheek swab
The standard sample for legal testing, collected by an independent collector.
Photo identification
Each adult presents valid photo ID; a guardian consents for a minor.
Non-standard samples
Items such as hair or toothbrushes are not suitable for chain-of-custody legal testing.
Full detail on accepted material is in the DNA samples guide, or check a specific item with the sample assessment tool.
Limitations
What this service does not do
- We do not guarantee acceptance by any court, tribunal or authority
- We do not provide legal advice; please confirm requirements with your lawyer
- DNA analysis and reporting are performed through qualified, accredited laboratory partners as part of the KINORA GENETICS (DNA) testing process
- Every participant must consent; covert testing is not supported
KINORA GENETICS is a professionally managed DNA testing service operated by Canadian International Business Development Corp., providing guided test selection, professional sample collection, digital case management, laboratory coordination and secure result delivery. DNA analysis is performed through qualified, accredited laboratory partners.
Laboratory & AccreditationRichmond · Vancouver · Canada
Where collection takes place
Legal collection takes place at our Richmond DNA Testing & Collection Centre for clients in Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey and Greater Vancouver. Participants elsewhere in Canada or overseas can be collected by a coordinated independent collector.
Kinora Genetics425 – 6388 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, Canadahello@kinoradna.com
Richmond is our Head Office and DNA Testing & Collection Centre. Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey and other Greater Vancouver locations, along with the rest of Canada and international destinations, are served through collection coordination — see locations and service areas.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
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