Paternity DNA Testing in Canada
Private and legal paternity DNA testing with confidential results.
Home Paternity Test — $249 + HST
Legal Paternity Test — $475 + HST
Results in 7–10 business days
SCC-Accredited DNA Testing
99.99% Probability of Paternity
Results in 7–10 Business Days
Confidential Testing
Paternity DNA Testing in Toronto & Across Canada
Forensics Canada Inc. provides private and legal paternity DNA testing from our Scarborough, Toronto location. Home paternity test kits can be shipped across Canada, while legal testing is arranged using verified identity and chain-of-custody procedures.
Which Paternity Test Do You Need?
Why Choose Forensics Canada?
Trusted DNA Testing Services in Toronto & Across Canada
SCC-Accredited Laboratory Testing
Toronto & GTA service
Private & Legal Testing Options
Confidential handling of samples and results
Canada-Wide Home DNA Test Delivery
Convenient Scarborough Location
200 Town Centre Court, Unit 5, Main Floor
Scarborough, ON M1P 4X8
What Is a Paternity DNA Test?
Paternity DNA testing is available for both personal knowledge and legal purposes. Legal paternity testing follows strict chain-of-custody procedures so the results can be used for court or other official purposes.
Paternity DNA Test results are conducted for personal knowledge as well as legal purposes. For legal paternity testing strict chain of custody protocols are followed to make the results court-admissible
What to Expect
How the Paternity DNA Test Works
Step 1: Choose the Right Test
Choose a private home paternity test for personal knowledge, or a legal paternity test when verified identification and chain of custody are required.
Step 2: Provide DNA Samples
DNA is collected using a simple cheek swab. Home test samples are collected privately, while legal samples are collected by an authorized collector under chain-of-custody procedures.
Step 3: Receive Your Results
Samples are analyzed by the accredited laboratory, with results typically available within 7–10 business days
Testing When the Father Isn’t Available
If the alleged father cannot be tested, another relationship DNA test may help establish biological family relationships.
Depending on which relatives are available, options may include:
- Grandparent DNA Test
- Aunt or Uncle DNA Test
- Y-Chromosome (Y-STR) Test
- Other family relationship DNA tests
Contact us before ordering and we can help determine the most appropriate test.
Testing Across Different Cities or Locations
No matter where you live in Canada, we make DNA testing simple and convenient.
- Private Test – If the father and child live in different locations, we’ll send split DNA kits to separate addresses, ensuring accurate matching when samples reach our lab.
- Legal Test – Legal Test – If participants are in different locations, contact us before booking. We will review the locations and determine whether separate verified collections can be arranged.
Each kit comes with a unique identification number to ensure your samples are properly tracked.
Frequently Asked Questions – Paternity DNA Testing
If the alleged father cannot be tested, another biological relationship test may be possible. Depending on which relatives are available, options may include grandparent testing, aunt or uncle testing, or Y-chromosome testing. Contact us and we can help determine the most appropriate test.
Yes. For home testing, participants can usually collect their samples from different locations. For legal testing, contact us before booking so the appropriate verified collection arrangements can be made.
A home paternity test is intended for personal knowledge or peace of mind and can be collected privately at home. A legal paternity test requires identity verification and documented chain-of-custody procedures so the results can be used for court or other official purposes.
Results are typically available within 7–10 business days after the laboratory receives all required samples.
Samples are normally collected using a painless cheek swab that is gently rubbed inside the mouth. For a home test, samples can be collected privately by following the kit instructions. Legal testing requires verified sample collection and chain-of-custody procedures.
There is no minimum age for a standard post-birth paternity DNA test. A simple cheek-swab sample can be collected from babies, children, and adults.
No. A paternity test can usually be completed using samples from the child and the alleged father only. Including the mother may provide additional information in some cases.
A paternity DNA test can provide a probability of paternity greater than 99.99% when the tested man is the biological father. If he is not the biological father, the test can exclude paternity.
Ready to Get Started?
Choose the paternity DNA test that fits your needs. Order a home test for personal knowledge, or contact us to arrange legal paternity testing with verified chain-of-custody collection.
Not sure which test you need? Call us at (416) 290-1919 and we’ll help you choose the appropriate testing option.
