Paternity Tests
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Paternity Testing
Same accredited 24-region DNA test either way. The only question is what you need
the result for — that decides which test to order.
FOR PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE
Peace of Mind Test
You get a kit in the mail
$298
home kit, results included
- We post a swab kit to your door
- You collect your own cheek swab at home
- Post it back in the included envelope
- Results emailed in 4-6 business days
- Not accepted by courts or government agencies
COURT AND GOVERNMENT ACCEPTED
Legal Test
We arrange your sample collection
$660
+ $95 per person for collection
- We book a qualified nurse near you
- Your ID is checked and samples witnessed
- Signed chain-of-custody paperwork
- Results in 6-8 business days
- Accepted by NZ courts and government departments
Not sure which one you need?
| IF YOU NEED THE RESULT FOR… | |
| Your own personal certainty or peace of mind | Peace of Mind |
| Curiosity about a family relationship, no formal use | Peace of Mind |
| Family Court, custody, or a parenting dispute | Legal |
| Child support (IRD) or a government agency | Legal |
| Immigration New Zealand or a visa application | Legal |
| Correcting or registering a birth certificate | Legal |
Peace of Mind vs Legal, at a glance
| Peace of Mind | Legal | |
| How the sample is taken | By you, at home | By a qualified nurse |
| ID verification | Not required | Required, with photo ID |
| Regions of DNA tested | No | Yes |
| Turnaround | 24 | 24 |
| Price | 4-6 business days | 6-8 business days |
| $298 | $660 + $95 per person collected |
Common questions
Can I start with the Peace of Mind test and upgrade later?
Not directly — a home-collected sample can’t be used legally, so if there’s any chance you’ll need a court-admissible result, order the Legal Test from the
start.
Why does the Legal Test cost more?
It includes a qualified nurse visiting a clinic near you, ID verification, and the signed chain-of-custody paperwork courts and government departments require.
Is the DNA testing itself different between the two?
No — both use the same 24-region accredited lab process. The difference is entirely in how the sample is collected and verified.